Ridgecrest Municipal Code § 15-427 On-street parking

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State Law reference— Parking for persons with disabilities, Vehicle Code § 22511.5 et seq.

Persons using blue curb parking spaces shall comply with the following:

(1) Blue curb parking spaces shall be operative 24 hours a day, Sundays and holidays included.

(2) Parking zones for persons with disabilities are subject to any temporary parking prohibitions established by the city.

(Code 1980, § 4-1.1701; Ord. No. 89-10, § 2)

The traffic engineer shall designate special blue curb parking spaces for the purpose of providing on-street parking for exclusive use by persons with disabilities.

(Code 1980, § 4-1.1702; Ord. No. 89-10, § 2)

The city manager shall designate parking stalls or spaces in publicly owned, leased or controlled off-street parking facilities for exclusive use of persons with disabilities.

(Code 1980, § 4-1.1703; Ord. No. 89-10, § 2)

The city hereby declares that there are privately owned and operated parking facilities which may reserve parking stalls for exclusive use by persons with disabilities.

(Code 1980, § 4-1.1704; Ord. No. 89-10, § 2)

(a) Blue curb spaces shall be indicated on a public street by blue paint on the curb edge of the paved portion of the street. For further identification, the International Symbol of Access may be painted on the blue curb in white followed by the word "ONLY." Blue curb spaces on a public street or within a publicly financed off-street parking facility shall also be indicated by a sign not less than 17 by 22 inches with lettering not less than one inch in height shall be posted stating: "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for persons with disabilities will be issued citations;" or "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at the Ridgecrest police department." All signs shall be posted immediately adjacent to and visible from parking space. All signs shall be posted immediately adjacent to, and visible from, the stall or space, or in a conspicuous place at each entrance to the off-street parking facility.

(b) Designation of blue curb parking stalls in privately financed off-street parking facilities shall be indicated by posting immediately adjacent to and visible from same a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access. In addition, a sign shall be posted not less than 17 by 22 inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height which clearly states. "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at the Ridgecrest police department." This sign shall be posted at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to and visible from the reserved stalls.

(c) All signs must be posted at the entry to all off-street parking facilities to the effect that the facility is subject to public traffic regulations and control.

(Code 1980, § 4-1.1705; Ord. No. 89-10, § 2; Ord. No. 91-10, § 2)

No person shall park, stand or stop a vehicle except in compliance with the provisions of this division. Violation of this section is an infraction. The city council shall set the penalty for violation of this section from time-to-time by resolution.

(Code 1980, § 4-1.1706; Ord. No. 94-12, § 4)