Title 11

Chapter 11.48

San Jose Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · San Jose

PERMIT PARKING

Parts:

  • 1 General Provisions

11.48.010 Definitions.

The definitions set forth in this chapter shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter.

(Ord. 25003.)

11.48.020 Business owner.

"Business owner" shall mean the owner of a business located adjacent to a street or portion of street with a permit area and such owner's agent. (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.030 Director.

"Director" means the director of the city department charged with the responsibility for city streets.

(Ord. 25003.)

11.48.040 Permit parking area.

"Permit parking area" means any area designated in Part 2 of this chapter where a permit is required to park on the street. (Ord. 25003.)

  • 2 Permit Parking Areas

  • 3 Adding Streets to Permit Parking Areas

  • 4 Parking Prohibitions

  • 5 Exceptions to Prohibition

  • 6 Types of Parking Permits

  • 7 Issuance and Renewal of Parking Permits

  • 8 Denial or Revocation of Parking Permits

Part 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

11.48.050 Residence.

"Residence" means each legal dwelling unit located immediately adjacent to a street, or portion of street, with a permit parking area. (Ord. 25003.)

Part 2

PERMIT PARKING AREAS

Sections:

11.48.100 Arena permit parking area.

11.48.101 Cadillac permit parking area.

11.48.102 Lynhaven permit parking area.

11.48.010 Definitions.

  • 11.48.020 Business owner.

  • 11.48.030 Director.

11.48.040 Permit parking area.

  • 11.48.050 Residence.

11.48.103 Via Monte permit parking area.

11.48.104 West Berryessa permit parking area.

11.48.105 Hoffman permit parking area.

  • 11.48.106 Eden permit parking area.

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  • 11.48.110 Berryessa flea market permit parking area.

  • 11.48.120 Civic Center permit parking area.

  • 11.48.130 Market-Almaden permit parking area.

  • 11.48.140 University permit parking area.

  • 11.48.150 Horace Mann permit parking area.

  • 11.48.160 South University permit parking area.

  • 11.48.170 College Park permit parking area.

  • 11.48.180 Santana Area neighborhood permit parking area.

  • 11.48.185 Cahill Park permit parking area.

  • 11.48.190 Delmas Park neighborhood permit parking area.

  • 11.48.195 Sherman Oaks permit parking area.

  • 11.48.196 Century-Winchester permit parking area.

11.48.100 Arena permit parking area.

  • "Arena permit parking area" shall consist of

  • the following streets and portions of streets:

    • A. In the Autumn-Montgomery neighborhood:

      1. The south side of Autumn Court, between its easterly terminus and Autumn Street;

      2. The west side of Autumn Street, between Julian Street and Saint John Street;

      3. The east side of Autumn Street, between Autumn Court and Saint John Street;

      4. The north side of Julian Street, between a point fifty-four feet west of Montgomery Street and a point one hundred thirty-three feet west of Montgomery Street;

      5. Montgomery Street, between Julian Street and Saint John Street;

    1. The north side of Saint John Street, between Montgomery Street and the Guadalupe River;

    2. The north side of Saint John Street from a point fifty-two feet east of North River Street to a point two hundred twenty-one feet east of North River Street;

    3. The south side of Saint John Street, between Autumn Street and the Guadalupe River;

    4. The south side of Saint John Street from a point thirty-four feet east of North River Street to a point one hundred fifty-two feet east of North River Street; and

    5. The west side of North Montgomery Street from a point one hundred three feet north of Julian Street to a point one hundred sixty- three feet north of Julian Street.

  • B. In the Parkside neighborhood:

    1. The north side of San Fernando Street, between Delmas Avenue and the Los Gatos Creek;

    2. The south side of San Fernando Street, between Highway Route 87 and the Los Gatos Creek;

    3. Lakehouse Avenue, between Gifford Avenue and Delmas Avenue;

    4. Gifford Avenue, between San Fernando Street and Park Avenue;

    5. The west side of Sonoma Street, between Lakehouse Avenue and Park Avenue;

    6. Delmas Avenue, between San Fernando Street and Park Avenue; and

    7. The north side of Park Avenue between Delmas Avenue and South Autumn Street.

  • C. In the Saint Leo's neighborhood:

    1. The west side of Keeble Avenue, between a point two hundred ninetytwo feet south of The Alameda and San Fernando Street;

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  1. The east side of Keeble Avenue, between a point one hundred ninety feet south of The Alameda and San Fernando Street;

  2. The west side of Atlas Street, between a point two hundred twenty feet south of The Alameda and San Fernando Street;

  3. The east side of Atlas Street, between a point one hundred seventyfive feet south of The Alameda and San Fernando Street;

  4. The east side of Morrison Avenue, between a point one hundred seventy-five feet south of The Alameda and Park Avenue;

  5. The west side of Morrison Avenue, between a point one hundred fiftytwo feet south of The Alameda and Park Avenue;

  6. Cleaves Avenue, between a point one hundred fifty-two feet south of The Alameda and Park Avenue;

  7. The west side of Sunol Street, between a point two hundred feet south of The Alameda and Park Avenue;

  8. The east side of Sunol Street, between a point one hundred seventyfive feet south of The Alameda and San Fernando Street;

  9. The west side of Wilson Street, between a point two hundred eighty feet south of The Alameda and San Fernando Street;

  10. The north side of San Fernando Street, between Keeble Avenue and Wilson Avenue;

  11. The south side of San Fernando Street, between Race Street and Sunol Street;

  12. The north and south sides of Luther Avenue, between its easterly terminus and Race Street;

  13. The east and west sides of Rainier Avenue, between San Fernando Street and Park Avenue; and

  14. The north and south sides of Parkinson Court west of Lincoln Avenue.

  • D. In the Garden-Alameda neighborhood:

    1. Clinton Place, between its westerly terminus and Stockton Avenue;

    2. The south side of Julian Street, between Rhodes Court and a point ninety-seven feet east of North Morrison Avenue;

    3. The west side of Rhodes Court, between a point one hundred fiftytwo feet north of The Alameda and Julian Street; and

    4. The east side of Rhodes Court, between a point one hundred seventy feet north of The Alameda and Julian Street.

(Ords. 25003, 26068, 26813, 28905.)

11.48.101 Cadillac permit parking area.

"Cadillac Permit Parking Area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. Antonio Lane;

  • B. The north side of Cadillac Drive, between Maria Way and a point one hundred fifty-six feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

  • C. The south side of Cadillac Drive, between Maria Way and a point two hundred eighty-two feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

  • D. The west side of Eden Avenue, between Payne Avenue and a point one hundred forty-five feet south of Impala Drive;

  • E. The east side of Eden Avenue, between Payne Avenue and a point one hundred twenty-two feet south of Impala Drive;

  • F. Essex Way;

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  • G. The north side of Impala Drive, between Eden Avenue and a point one hundred eighteen feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

  • H. The south side of Impala Drive, between Eden Avenue and a point two hundred eighty-six feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

  • I. Lexington Drive;

  • J. The north side of Loma Verde Drive, between Eden Avenue and a point two hundred one feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

  • K. The south side of Loma Verde Drive, between Eden Avenue and Winchester Boulevard;

  • L. Maria Way;

  • M. Merrimac Drive, between the western border of San José and Lexington Drive;

  • N. The south side of Payne Avenue, between Essex Way and six hundred forty feet east of Eden Avenue;

  • O. Traviata Place (a private street);

  • P. Valley Forge Way, between the western border of San José and Lexington Drive; and

  • Q. Williamsburg Drive, between Eden Avenue and a point two hundred eighty-five feet west of Winchester Boulevard.

  • (Ord. 29910.)

11.48.102 Lynhaven permit parking area.

"Lynhaven Permit Parking Area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. Eden Avenue, between Moorpark Avenue and Williams Road;

  • B. Emerald Way;

  • C. Garnet Drive;

  • D. Jade Avenue;

  • E. The south side of Moorpark Avenue, between Eden Avenue and a point three hundred eighty-seven feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

  • F. Myles Court;

    • G. The north side of Neal Avenue, between Teresi Court and a point one hundred fifty-two feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

    • H. The south side of Neal Avenue, between Teresi Court and a point one hundred forty-three feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

    • I. Opal Drive;

    • J. The north side of Riddle Road, between Eden Avenue and a point one hundred twenty-nine feet west of Winchester Boulevard;

    • K. The south side of Riddle Road, between Eden Avenue and a point seventy-five feet west of Winchester Boulevard; and

    • L. Teresi Court.

  • (Ord. 29910.)

11.48.103 Via Monte permit parking area.

"Via Monte Permit Parking Area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. Almaden Road, between Mesa Drive and Almaden Expressway;

  • B. Carlsbad Drive;

  • C. The west side of Gallup Drive, between a point one hundred twenty feet north of Mesa Drive and Mesa Drive;

  • D. The north side of Mesa Drive, between Via Monte Drive and Gallup Drive;

  • E. The south side of Meda Drive, between Via Monte Drive and Almaden Road;

  • F. Tucson Drive; and

  • G. Via Monte Drive.

  • (Ord. 29910.)

11.48.104 West Berryessa permit parking area.

"West Berryessa Permit Parking Area" shall consist of the following streets:

  • A. Pala Ranch Circle; and

  • B. Salamoni Court.

  • (Ord. 29910.)

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11.48.105 Hoffman permit parking area.

"Hoffman Permit Parking Area" shall consist of Hoffman Court.

(Ord. 29969.)

11.48.106 Eden permit parking area.

"Eden Permit Parking Area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The north side of Payne Avenue, between a point three hundred seventy feet west of Winchester Boulevard and a point one hundred fifty feet west of Eden Avenue;

  • B. The north side of Payne Avenue, between a point five hundred forty feet west of Eden Avenue and Phelps Avenue;

  • C. Phelps Avenue, between Payne Avenue and Yuba Avenue;

  • D. Speno Drive;

  • E. Canary Lane;

  • F. Valley Square Lane;

  • G. Bluebird Drive;

  • H. Finch Drive;

  • I. Eden Avenue, between Payne Avenue and Pearltone Drive;

  • J. Yuba Avenue, between Eden Avenue and Runnymede Drive;

  • K. Runnymede Drive, between Valley Square Lane and Pearltone Drive; and

  • L. Pearltone Drive.

  • (Ord. 30064.)

11.48.110 Berryessa flea market permit parking area.

"Berryessa flea market permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. Cape Aston Court;

  • B. Cape Buffalo Drive, between Berryessa Road and Commodore Drive;

  • C. Cape Canaveral Place;

  • D. Cape Coral Drive, between Cape Buffalo Drive and a point four hundred feet east of Cape Buffalo Drive;

    • E. Cape Misty Drive, between Cape Buffalo Drive and a point one hundred feet west of Junesong Way;

    • F. Chesterton Circle;

    • G. The north side of Commodore Drive, between King Road and a point one hundred feet east of Cape Buffalo Drive;

    • H. The south side of Commodore Drive, between King Road and a point one hundred eighty feet east of Cape Buffalo Drive; and

    • I. Fanwood Court.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.120 Civic Center permit parking area.

"Civic center permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. Mission Street, between three hundred feet east of First Street and Second Street;

  • B. The south side of Mission Street, between Second Street and Fourth Street;

  • C. Second Street, between Taylor Street and Younger Street, excluding all nonresidential properties;

  • D. Third Street, between Taylor Street and Mission Street; and

  • E. North Second Street (the 1100 block), between Burton Street and Younger Street.

(Ords. 25003, 26068.)

11.48.130 Market-Almaden permit parking area.

"Market-Almaden permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The east side of Almaden Avenue, between Reed Street and a point forty-five feet south of Balbach Street;

  • B. The west side of Almaden Avenue, between a point forty feet south of Balbach Street and Reed Street;

  • C. The south side of Balbach Street, between a point three hundred twenty-five feet west of Market Street and a point two hundred feet west of Market Street;

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  • D. Locust Street, between Woz Way and Interstate 280;

  • E. The north side of Pierce Street, between Almaden Avenue and a point one hundred sixty feet west of Market Street;

  • F. The south side of Pierce Street, between Almaden Avenue and a point two hundred twenty-five feet west of Market Street;

  • G. The north side of Reed Street, between Almaden Avenue and a point three hundred forty feet west of Market Street;

  • H. The south side of Reed Street, between a point one hundred feet west of Market Street and Almaden Avenue;

  • I. The north side of William Street, between a point one hundred thirty feet west of Market Street and a point one hundred twenty-five feet west of Colton Place; and

  • J. The south side of William Street, between a point one hundred twenty-five feet west of Colton Place and a point one hundred sixty-five feet west of Market Street.

  • (Ords. 25003, 29809.)

11.48.140 University permit parking area.

  • "University permit parking area" shall consist

  • of the following streets and portions of streets:

    • A. Arroyo Way, between San Antonio Street and a point one hundred feet east of Seventeenth Street;

    • B. Fifteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and Margaret Street;

    • C. The west side of Fifteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point two hundred feet south of Santa Clara Street;

    • D. The east side of Fifteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point one hundred fifty feet south of Santa Clara Street;

    • E. Fourteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and Margaret Street;

  • F. The west side of Fourteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point two hundred three feet south of Santa Clara Street;

  • G. The east side of Fourteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point two hundred fourteen feet south of Santa Clara Street;

  • H. The north side of Margaret Street, between a point one hundred ninety feet west of Twelfth Street and Fifteenth Street;

  • I. The south side of Margaret Street, between a point one hundred seventy feet west of Twelfth Street and Fifteenth Street;

  • J. Reed Street, between Twelfth Street and Fourteenth Street;

  • K. San Antonio Street, between Twelfth Street and Arroyo Way;

  • L. San Carlos Street, between Twelfth Street and Seventeenth Street;

  • M. North side of San Fernando Street, between Eleventh Street and Seventeenth Street;

  • N. San Salvador Street, between Twelfth Street and Sixteenth Street;

  • O. Seventeenth Street, between San Fernando Street and San Salvador Street;

  • P. Sixteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and William Street;

  • Q. West side of Sixteenth Street, between Margaret Street and William Street;

  • R. East side of Sixteenth Street, between Margaret Street and the southern edge of William Street park;

  • S. Thirteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and Margaret Street;

  • T. The west side of Thirteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point two hundred twenty-five feet south of Santa Clara Street;

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  • U. The east side of Thirteenth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point one hundred fifty-five feet south of Santa Clara Street;

  • V. Twelfth Street, between San Fernando Street and Virginia Street;

  • W. Twelfth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point one hundred thirteen feet south of Santa Clara Street;

  • X. The east side of Twelfth Street, between San Fernando Street and a point one hundred sixty-one feet south of Santa Clara Street;

  • Y. William Street, between Twelfth Street and Sixteenth Street; and

  • Z. The north side of William Street, between Sixteenth Street and a point two hundred ninety-two feet east of Sixteenth Street.

(Ords. 25003, 26068, 27147, 28905.)

11.48.150 Horace Mann permit parking area.

"Horace Mann permit parking area" shall con-

sist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The east side of Fourth Street, between Julian Street and Saint James Street.

  • B. The east and west sides of Fifth Street, between Julian Street and Saint John Street.

  • C. The west side of Sixth Street, between Washington Street and Saint John Street; and from a point thirty-three feet north of San Fernando Street to a point three hundred twenty-two feet north of San Fernando Street.

  • D. The east side of Sixth Street, between Washington Street and San Fernando Street.

  • E. The west side of Seventh Street, between Julian Street and Santa Clara Street.

  • F. The east side of Seventh Street, between Julian Street and San Fernando Street.

  • G. The west side of Eighth Street, from a point one hundred fifty-one feet north of Saint James Street and San Fernando Street.

  • H. The east side of Eighth Street, between Saint James Street and Santa Clara Street; and from one hundred fifty feet south of Saint John Street and Saint James Street.

  • I. The west side of Ninth Street, between Saint James Street and San Fernando Street.

  • J. The east side of Ninth Street, between Julian Street and Santa Clara Street.

  • K. The west side of Tenth Street, between Julian Street and Santa Clara Street.

  • L. The east side of Tenth Street, between Saint James Street and San Fernando Street.

  • M. The west side of Eleventh Street, between Saint James Street and San Fernando Street.

  • N. The south side of Julian Street, between Fourth Street to a point seventy-eight feet east of Seventh Street; and from Ninth Street to Tenth Street.

  • O. The north side of Saint James Street, between Fourth Street and Eighth Street; and from Ninth Street to Tenth Street.

  • P. The south side of Saint James Street, between a point one hundred fifty-two feet east of Fourth Street to Eleventh Street.

  • Q. The north side of Saint John Street, between a point one hundred sixty feet west of Fifth Street to Eleventh Street.

  • R. The south side of Saint John Street, between Sixth Street and Eleventh Street.

  • S. The north side of Santa Clara Street, between Sixth Street and Eleventh Street.

  • T. The south side of Santa Clara Street, between Third Street and Fourth Street, from Seventh Street to Ninth Street, and from Tenth Street and Eleventh Street.

  • U. The north side of San Fernando Street, between Seventh Street and Ninth Street; and from Tenth Street to one hundred forty-five feet east of Eleventh Street.

(Ords. 26610, 26987, 27651.)

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11.48.160 South University permit parking area.

"South University permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The east and west sides of Third Street, between San Salvador Street and William Street;

  • B. The west side of Fourth Street, between San Salvador Street and William Street;

  • C. The east side of Fourth Street, between San Salvador Street and Reed Street;

  • D. The east and west sides of Fifth Street, between San Salvador Street and Margaret Street;

  • E. The west side of Sixth Street, between San Salvador Street and Margaret Street;

  • F. The east side of Sixth Street, between San Salvador Street and Reed Street;

  • G. The west side of Seventh Street, between San Salvador Street and Reed Street;

  • H. The east side of Seventh Street, between William Street and Route 280;

  • I. The west side of Eighth Street, between William Street and Route 280;

  • J. The east side of Eighth Street, between San Salvador Street and Route 280;

  • K. The east and west sides of Ninth Street, between San Salvador Street and Route 280;

  • L. The west side of Tenth Street, between San Salvador Street and William Street;

  • M. The east side of Tenth Street, between San Carlos Street and San Salvador Street;

  • N. The east and west sides of Tenth Street, between Reed Street and Route 280;

  • O. The north and south sides of San Carlos Street, between Tenth Street and Eleventh Street;

  • P. The west side of Eleventh Street, between San Carlos Street and San Salvador Street;

  • Q. The west side of Eleventh Street, between Reed Street and Route 280;

  • R. The east side of Eleventh Street between Reed Street and Virginia Street;

    • S. The north side of Margaret Street, between Fifth Street and a point one hundred ten feet east of Eleventh Street;

    • T. The south side of Margaret Street, between Seventh Street and a point one hundred thirty-five feet east of Eleventh Street;

    • U. The north side of Reed Street, between Fourth Street and Tenth Street;

    • V. The south side of Reed Street, between Fourth Street and a point sixty feet east of Eleventh Street;

    • W. The south side of San Salvador Street between Third and Seventh Street, and from Eighth Street to Tenth Street;

    • X. The north side of San Salvador Street between Tenth and Eleventh Street;

    • Y. The north side of William Street, between Third Street and Seventh Street; and from Eighth Street to Tenth Street;

    • Z. The south side of William Street, between Fourth Street and Ninth Street; and

    • AA. Both sides of Carrie Street, between Fifth Street and Route 280.

  • (Ords. 26610, 26987, 27651, 28905.)

11.48.170 College Park permit parking area.

"College Park Permit Parking Area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. North side of McKendrie Street, between Myrtle Street and Elm Street;

  • B. South side of McKendrie Street, between Myrtle Street to three hundred fifty feet east of Elm Street;

  • C. North side of West Hedding Street, between Myrtle Street and Elm Street;

  • D. South side of West Hedding Street, between Myrtle Street to two hundred feet west of Myrtle Street;

  • E. North side of University Avenue, from one hundred thirty-three feet west of Myrtle Street to three hundred feet east of Myrtle Street;

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  • F. South side of University Avenue, between Elm Street to two hundred sixty feet west of Myrtle Street;

  • G. North side of Emory Street, between Myrtle Street and Elm Street;

  • H. South side of Emory Street, between two hundred sixty-five feet west of Myrtle Street to seventy-five feet west of Laurel Street;

  • I. North side of Asbury Street, from one hundred feet west of Myrtle Street to two hundred feet west of Stockton Avenue;

  • J. South side of Asbury Street, between Stockton Avenue and two hundred feet east of The Alameda;

  • K. West side of Myrtle Street, between McKendrie Street and two hundred feet south of Asbury Street;

  • L. East side of Myrtle Street, between McKendrie Street and Asbury Street;

  • M. West side of Elm Street, between University Avenue and Asbury Street;

  • N. East side of Elm Street, between Emory Street and Asbury Street;

  • O. West side of Laurel Street, between Asbury Street and one hundred fifty feet south of Emory Street; and

  • P. East side of Laurel Street, between Asbury Street and two hundred feet north of Asbury Street.

  • (Ords. 26744, 28905.)

11.48.180 Santana Area neighborhood permit parking area.

"Santana Area neighborhood permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The west side of South Redwood Avenue, between a point four hundred feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Hemlock Avenue;

  • B. The east side of South Redwood Avenue, between a point two hundred thirtythree feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Hemlock Avenue;

  • C. The west side of South Baywood Avenue, between a point one hundred seventyeight feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Hemlock Avenue;

  • D. The east side of South Baywood Avenue, between a point four hundred fifty feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Hemlock Avenue;

  • E. The south side of Hemlock Avenue, between South Redwood Avenue and South Monroe Street;

  • F. The north side of Hemlock Avenue, between South Redwood Avenue and South Baywood Avenue;

  • G. The west side of South Clover Street, between a point two hundred sixty-three feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Hemlock Avenue.

(Ord. 27010.)

11.48.185 Cahill Park permit parking area.

"Cahill Park permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The east side of Bush Street, between a point two hundred twenty feet south of The Alameda and West San Fernando Street;

  • B. The west side of Bush Street, between The Alameda and San Fernando Street;

  • C. The west side of Laurel Grove Lane, between San Fernando Street and Park Avenue;

  • D. The east side of Laurel Grove Lane between a point five hundred thirty feet north of Park Avenue and Park Avenue;

  • E. The south side of San Fernando Street, between Sunol Street and Wilson Avenue;

  • F. The north side of San Fernando Street, between Bush Street and Laurel Grove Lane;

  • G. The south side of San Fernando Street, between Bush Street and Laurel Grove Lane;

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  • H. The east side of Sunol Street between a point one hundred fifty feet north of Park Avenue and San Fernando Street; and

  • I. The east side of Wilson Avenue, between The Alameda and San Fernando Street.

  • (Ords. 27088, 27651, 28905.)

feet west of Josefa Street to a point three hundred thirty feet west of Josefa Street.

  • N. The south side of Lorraine Ave from Josefa Street to a point two hundred twenty-five feet east of South Montgomery Street.

  • (Ord. 27089.)

11.48.190 Delmas Park neighborhood permit

parking area.

"Delmas Park neighborhood permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The north side of Auzerais Avenue from Delmas Avenue to Bird Avenue.

  • B. The south side of Auzerais Avenue from Delmas Avenue to Illinois Avenue.

  • C. Illinois Avenue from Auzerais Avenue to its southern terminus.

  • D. Willis Avenue from Auzerais Avenue to its southern terminus.

  • E. Minor Avenue from Auzerais Avenue to its southern terminus.

  • F. The east side of Josefa Street between a point one hundred sixty-two feet south of San Carlos Street to its southern terminus.

  • G. The west side of Josefa Street from Columbia Avenue to its southern terminus.

  • H. The north side of Columbia Avenue between a point fifty-four feet west of Josefa Street to a point two hundred ninety-six feet east of Bird Avenue.

  • I. The south side of Columbia Avenue from Josefa Street to Bird Avenue.

  • J. The east side of Gifford Avenue from Auzerais Avenue to a point ninety-nine feet south of San Carlos Street.

  • K. The west side of Gifford Avenue from Auzerais Avenue to a point one hundred thirty-nine feet south of San Carlos Street.

  • L. The west side of Delmas Avenue between a point seventy-nine feet south of San Carlos Street to Auzerais Avenue.

  • M. The north side of Lorraine Avenue between a point one hundred twenty-eight

11.48.195 Sherman Oaks permit parking area.

"Sherman Oaks Permit Parking Area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The south side of Kingman Drive between Mansfield Drive and a point one hundred feet east of Sherman Oaks Drive.

  • B. The east side of Mansfield Drive between Kingman Drive and Randolph Drive.

  • C. The west side of Mansfield Drive between Randolph Drive and a point one hundred twenty feet north of Rexford Way.

  • D. The north and south sides of Randolph Drive between Sherman Oaks Drive and a point one hundred thirty feet east of Del Mar Avenue.

  • E. The north and south sides of Rexford Way between Mansfield Drive and a point one hundred thirty feet east of Del Mar Avenue.

  • F. The east and west sides of Sherman Oaks Drive between Kingman Drive and Fruitdale Avenue.

  • (Ord. 27651.)

11.48.196 Century-Winchester permit parking area.

"Century-Winchester permit parking area" shall consist of the following streets and portions of streets:

  • A. The west side of Rosewood Avenue, between a point one hundred ninety feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and a point three hundred thirty feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard;

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  • B. The east side of Rosewood Avenue, between a point one hundred ninety feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and a point three hundred forty feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard;

  • C. The west side of Maplewood Avenue, between a point two hundred feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and its southern terminus;

  • D. The east side of Maplewood Avenue, between two hundred seventy-five feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and its southern terminus;

  • E. The west side of Hanson Avenue, between a point two hundred seventy feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard to Olin Avenue;

  • F. The east side of Hanson Ave, between a point two hundred forty feet south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Olin Avenue; and

  • G. Spar Avenue, between Hanson Avenue and Olin Avenue.

  • (Ord. 28905.)

Part 3

ADDING STREETS TO PERMIT PARKING AREAS

Sections:

11.48.200 Interim addition of streets.

11.48.210 Permanent inclusion of interim streets.

11.48.220 Requests to add streets.

11.48.200 Interim addition of streets.

  • A. Pending the council's consideration of an ordinance to add a street or portion of street to any one of the permit parking areas, the director may designate the street or portion of street for interim inclusion in such permit parking area.

  • B. The interim inclusion of a street or portion of street in a permit parking area shall occur only

upon the director's determination that the availability of parking for the properties immediately adjacent to the particular street or portion of street is being adversely affected by persons who do not live or otherwise have business on the particular street or portion of street.

  • C. Any street or portion of street designated by the director for interim inclusion in a permit parking area shall be subject to all the restrictions, conditions, requirements and procedures set forth in this chapter.

  • D. No street or portion of street shall be added to any permit parking area on an interim basis for a period of time exceeding one hundred eighty days.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.210 Permanent inclusion of interim streets.

  • A. Within one hundred eighty days of adding a street or portion of street to any permit parking area on an interim basis, the director shall bring forward for the city council's consideration a proposed ordinance for the permanent inclusion of the street or portion of street.

  • B. If the city council approves the proposed ordinance, the street or portion of street shall become a permanent part of the permit parking area in which it was included on an interim basis.

  • C. If the city council rejects the proposed ordinance, the director shall immediately remove the street or portion of street from inclusion in the permit parking area and cease enforcement of this chapter on the street or portion of street.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.220 Requests to add streets.

  • A. Upon the request of an individual, the director may initiate a parking study to determine if any street or portion of street not currently within a permit parking area should be added.

  • B. After reviewing the request, the director shall mail a notice of decision to the requester.

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  • C. If the director determines that the availability of parking for properties immediately adjacent to the street or portion of street being studied for inclusion in a permit parking area is being adversely affected by persons who do not live or otherwise have business on the particular street or portion of street, the director may designate such street or portion of street for interim inclusion in the permit parking area pursuant to this part of this chapter.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

Part 4

PARKING PROHIBITIONS

Sections:

11.48.300 Prohibition.

11.48.310 Posting.

11.48.320 Display of permits.

11.48.300 Prohibition.

  • A. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall park a vehicle on any street or any portion of any street within a permit area on the days and during the times determined by the director unless such vehicle has a properly displayed and valid parking permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

  • B. The director may, in lieu of collecting a fine for a citation issued for a residential permit violation, charge an administrative fee to process cancellation of a citation in any case where the individual who received the citation can show proof that he or she had been issued a valid residential permit at the time the citation was received. The amount of the administrative fee shall be set forth in the schedule of fees established by resolution of the City Council.

  • B. The signs that the director causes to be erected pursuant to this section shall provide clear notice of the days and times of the parking prohibition applicable to the street upon which the sign is erected.

  • C. The parking prohibition set forth in Section 11.48.300 of this chapter shall not be effective and enforceable on any street or on any portion of street within a permit parking area unless the signs required by this section have been erected.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.320 Display of permits.

  • A. Parking permits shall be displayed in a manner determined by the director.

  • B. The director shall notify each permittee in writing of the proper manner in which to display a parking permit.

  • C. The proper display on a vehicle of a valid parking permit issued pursuant to this chapter grants only the privilege of parking the vehicle in the permit parking area for which the permit was issued.

  • D. Each vehicle displaying a parking permit shall be parked in a manner that conforms to all other parking and vehicle regulations and laws established by this Code and by the California Vehicle Code.

  • E. A valid parking permit issued under this chapter shall not guarantee or reserve to the holder an on-street parking space on any street or portion of street within the permit parking area for which the permit was issued.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

Part 5

  • (Ords. 25003, 28905.)

EXCEPTIONS TO PROHIBITION

11.48.310 Posting.

  • A. The director shall cause appropriate signs to be erected and maintained on all streets and portions of streets within each permit parking area.

Sections:

11.48.400 Applicability of prohibitions.

11.48.410 Parking prohibition exceptions.

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11.48.400 Applicability of prohibitions.

The parking prohibitions set forth in this chapter shall be subject to the authority of the director to do each of the following:

  • A. Determine and mark loading zones pursuant to Chapter 11.52 of this Code;

  • B. Designate parking time limits pursuant to Section 11.36.250 of this Code; and

  • C. Designate no-parking areas pursuant to Section 11.36.070 of this Code.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.410 Parking prohibition exceptions.

The following types of vehicles may park within

  • a permit parking area without a parking permit:

    • A. Any commercial vehicle while making a pickup or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise from or to any building or structure located adjacent to any street or portion of street within a permit parking area;

    • B. Any commercial vehicle while under the control of a person involved in, or while delivering materials to be used in the maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling or construction of any property that is located adjacent to any street or portion of street within a permit parking area;

    • C. Any vehicle owned by a public utility or a licensed contractor while necessarily in use in the construction, installation or repair of any public utility located adjacent to any street or portion of street within a permit parking area;

    • D. Any vehicle owned and operated by a government agency while engaged in government business;

    • E. Any emergency vehicle, including, but not limited to, an ambulance, fire engine or police vehicle, while being operated on official business; or

    • F. Any vehicle that displays the identifying disabled person's license plate or the disabled person's placard issued by the department of motor vehicles.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

Part 6

TYPES OF PARKING PERMITS

Sections:

11.48.500 Residential parking permits.

11.48.510 Permanent guest parking permits.

11.48.520 Temporary guest permits.

11.48.530 Employee parking permits.

  • 11.48.540 Special use parking permits.

11.48.500 Residential parking permits.

  • A. Upon proper application of a resident of property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area, the director shall issue the resident a residential parking permit for each vehicle that is registered in such resident's name or that is under such resident's use and control. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than three residential parking permits shall be issued to each residence in the Horace Mann permit parking area and South University permit parking area, and no more than one residential parking permit shall be issued to each residence in the Cahill Park permit parking area; except the limitation shall not apply to: (1) residents living in sororities and fraternities while attending college or other educational institutions, and (2) residents living in a residential care facility, residential service facility, or similar type of group living arrangements located in the Horace Mann permit parking area and South University permit parking area as set forth in Section 11.48.500D. below.

  • B. Each resident qualifying for a residential parking permit shall receive no more than one residential parking permit per vehicle.

  • C. Each residential parking permit issued shall state the license plate number of the vehicle for which it is issued.

  • D. The Director may issue more than three residential parking permits to each sorority and fraternity residence and residential service fa-

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cility, or similar type of group living arrangements in the Horace Mann permit parking area and South University permit parking area if the Director determines issuance of additional parking permits will not substantially limit the availability of parking in the area based on a review of the current or proposed surrounding land use, parking and traffic conditions, and impact to the community.

  • E. Notwithstanding subsection (A), the Director shall have the authority to establish and modify the number of residential permits that may be issued to households in the Cadillac, Lynhaven, Via Monte, Eden and West Berryessa Permit Parking Areas, based on a consideration of factors, including on-street parking occupancy, parking capacity to housing ratio, changes in land-use, and input from residents.

(Ords. 25003, 26610, 28905, 29910, 29969, 30064.)

11.48.510 Permanent guest parking permits.

  • A. Upon proper application of a resident of property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area, the director shall issue such resident a permanent guest parking permit.

    1. A permanent guest parking permit issued to a resident of property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area shall be for the exclusive use of a guest visiting the residence to which the permit was issued.

    2. No more than two permanent guest parking permits shall be issued to each residence located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a resident of property located in the Cahill Park permit parking area is not eligible for a permanent guest parking permit if a residential parking permit has been issued to the residence.

    3. Notwithstanding subsection (A)(2), the Director shall have the authority to es-

tablish and modify the number of permanent guest permits that may be issued to households in the Cadillac, Lynhaven, Via Monte, Eden and West Berryessa Permit Parking Areas, based on a consideration of factors, including on-street parking occupancy, parking capacity to housing ratio, changes in land-use, and input from residents.

  • B. Upon proper application of a nonresident owner of residential property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area, the director shall issue such owner a permanent guest parking permit.

    1. A permanent guest parking permit issued to a nonresident owner shall be for the exclusive purpose of inspecting, repairing, or maintaining the residence for which the permit was issued.
  1. No more than one permanent guest parking permit shall be issued to a nonresident owner of residential property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area.

(Ords. 25003, 28905, 29910, 29969, 30064.)

11.48.520 Temporary guest permits.

  • A. Upon proper application of a resident of property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area, the director may, in the director's discretion, issue temporary guest parking permits to the resident to accommodate special circumstances.

  • B. A temporary guest parking permit shall be for the exclusive use of a guest visiting the residence for which the permit was issued.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.530 Employee parking permits.

  • A. Upon proper application of a business owner whose business is located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area, the director shall issue to the business owner employee parking permits based on the number of employees who require such per-

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mits. Each employee parking permit issued to a business owner shall be for the exclusive use of that business owner and his or her employees.

  • B. The determination of the appropriate number of employee parking permits to be issued to any one business owner shall be made by the director. Such number shall not, however, exceed the lesser of the actual number of employees of the particular business or the number of employees identified on the business tax certificate application for that business.

  • C. The business owner to whom any employee parking permit is issued shall be responsible for retaining such permit upon departure of an employee for whom a permit was issued.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.540 Special use parking permits.

  • A. Upon proper application to the director, the director may, in the director's discretion, issue special use parking permits for special uses not otherwise addressed in this chapter.

  • B. Special use parking permits shall be issued exclusively for uses associated with properties located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area.

  • C. The director may exercise the discretion to issue special use parking permits only if the director determines that issuance of the permits will not adversely affect the overall availability of parking in the neighborhood within which the special use will occur. In making this determination, the director shall consider:

    1. The duration of the proposed special use;

    2. The number of special use parking permits requested;

    3. The number of available parking spaces on the days and hours for which the special use parking permits are requested;

    4. The impacts on traffic circulation; and

    5. Any other factors that the director deems relevant.

  • D. As a condition of issuing any special use parking permit, the director may set reasonable

restrictions on the days and times of the week during which such permit will be valid. Any such restrictions shall appear on the face of the permit.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

Part 7

ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF PARKING PERMITS

Sections:

11.48.600 Application to director.

  • 11.48.610 Application for residential parking permit.

  • 11.48.620 Application for employee parking permits.

  • 11.48.630 Application for special use parking permit.

  • 11.48.640 Permit for replacement vehicle.

  • 11.48.650 Duration of permits.

  • 11.48.660 Prohibition on sale or transfer.

  • 11.48.670 Fees.

11.48.600 Application to director.

  • A. Any of the parking permits provided for in this chapter may be obtained or renewed upon application to the director.

  • B. The director shall:

    1. Promulgate rules and regulations for the determination of the manner in which proof of eligibility for parking permits shall be demonstrated; and
  1. Promulgate all other rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, that the director determines are necessary for governing the manner in which persons shall qualify for parking permits.

(Ord. 25003.)

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11.48.610 Application for residential parking permit.

Each application for a residential, permanent guest or temporary guest parking permit shall contain:

  • A. The name of the applicant;

  • B. Information sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant is a resident of property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area or, if the applicant is a nonresident owner of residential property seeking a permanent guest parking permit, that applicant's residential property is located on a street or portion of street within a permit parking area;

  • C. If the application is for a residential parking permit, the license number of each vehicle for which a permit is sought and information sufficient to establish applicant's ownership or use and control over such vehicle;

  • D. If the application is for a temporary guest parking permit, a brief, but detailed, statement of the reason that the applicant is seeking a temporary guest parking permit and the length of time, not to exceed fourteen days, that the permit is needed;

  • E. If the application is for a permanent guest parking permit by a nonresident owner, information sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant is not a resident of property located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area; and

  • F. Such other information as may be deemed relevant by the director.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.620 Application for employee parking permits.

Each application for an employee parking permit shall contain:

  • A. The name of the applicant;

    • B. Information sufficient to identify that the business for which the permits are being sought is located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area;

    • C. The number of persons employed by applicant at the business located adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area and the number of commercial parking permits being requested; and

    • D. Such other information as may be deemed relevant by the director.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.630 Application for special use parking permit.

Each application for a special use parking permit shall contain:

  • A. The name of the applicant;

  • B. Information sufficient to identify that applicant is a resident or business located on property adjacent to a street or portion of street within a permit parking area;

  • C. A detailed statement of the proposed special use, including, but not limited to, the duration of the proposed special use, the number of special use permits needed, and the days and hours of the special use; and

  • D. Such other information as may be deemed relevant by the director.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.640 Permit for replacement vehicle.

  • A. Whenever the holder of a valid residential parking permit replaces the vehicle for which the parking permit was issued with another vehicle, a new residential parking permit for the replacement vehicle shall be issued upon return of the old permit.

  • B. There shall be no charge for the new residential parking permit.

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  • C. The new residential parking permit shall have the same expiration date as the permit that it is replacing.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.650 Duration of permits.

  • A. The director shall fix the period during which all parking permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid subject to the following limitations:

    1. No residential, permanent guest, or employee parking permit shall be valid for more than two years;

    2. No temporary guest parking permit shall be valid for more than fourteen consecutive days; and

    3. No special use parking permit shall be valid for more than ninety consecutive days.

  • B. All parking permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall clearly indicate the date upon which they expire.

  • C. All parking permits issued pursuant to this chapter may be renewed in accordance with the rules established by the director.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.660 Prohibition on sale or transfer.

  • A. No person shall sell, transfer or allow another person to use a parking permit issued pursuant to this chapter unless authorized to do so by this chapter.

  • B. No person shall purchase, transfer, acquire or obtain a parking permit described in this chapter unless otherwise authorized to purchase, transfer, acquire or obtain such parking permit by this chapter.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.670 Fees.

  • A. Except as provided in subsection B. of this section, the fees for obtaining, replacing and renewing a parking permit shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees established by resolution of the city council.

  • B. Parking permits that are lost by fire, vandalism, theft or accident shall be replaced free of charge, upon presentation of evidence satisfactory to the director that such loss has occurred.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

Part 8

DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF PARKING PERMITS

Sections:

  • 11.48.700 Denial or revocation of parking permit.

11.48.710 Appeal.

11.48.720 Hearing.

11.48.700 Denial or revocation of parking permit.

  • A. The director may deny an application for issuance or renewal of a parking permit described under this chapter, or revoke a parking permit issued under this chapter, upon determining that the applicant or permittee has:

    1. Supplied the director with incorrect information;

    2. Violated any conditions placed upon the parking permit; or

    3. Otherwise failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated by the director pursuant to this chapter.

  • B. With regard to a special use permit, the director shall revoke such permit upon determining that it adversely affects the availability of parking in the neighborhood within which the special use will occur or is occurring. In determining whether the special use parking adversely impacts the availability of parking, the director shall consider:

    1. Complaints by persons issued residential and employee parking permits regarding the availability of parking;

    2. Increased traffic congestion in the area resulting from motorists searching for parking; and

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  1. Any other factors that the director deems relevant.
  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.710 Appeal.

  • A. The director shall notify an applicant or permittee, in writing, of the director's decision to deny or revoke a parking permit.

  • B. The notice of decision shall state the grounds for denial of the application or revocation of the parking permit and shall notify the applicant or permittee of the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Section 11.48.720.

  • C. The notice of decision shall become final unless a written request for hearing is received by the director within ten days after the date of the notice of decision.

  • (Ord. 25003.)

11.48.720 Hearing.

  • A. Upon receipt of a timely written request for a hearing on a notice of decision to deny an application of a parking permit or to revoke a parking permit, the director shall schedule a hearing. The director promptly shall notify the applicant or permittee of the hearing date, time and location.

  • B. The hearing with the director shall be held within ten business days after receipt of the request for hearing.

  • C. At the hearing, the permittee or applicant may present any relevant evidence. The hearing will be conducted informally and the technical rules of evidence shall not apply. The permittee or applicant may be represented by any person.

  • D. After closing the hearing, the director shall give a decision sustaining, reversing or modifying the decision to deny or revoke a parking permit. A written notice of final decision shall be hand delivered or sent by mail to the permittee or applicant.

  • E. The decision of the director shall be final. (Ord. 25003.)