San Jose Municipal Code Part 4 On-Street Valet Parking Zones

The director is authorized to establish on-street valet parking zones consistent with the requirements of this Part 4.

(Ord. 27182.)

The director may establish an on-street valet parking zone upon the request by a business if each of the following conditions exist:

A. The business requesting the establishment of an on-street valet zone is able to demonstrate a necessity for valet parking service on the side of the block immediately adjacent to the business; and

B. The business is able to show that sufficient or conveniently located parking is not readily available for its daily operations; and

C. The business requesting the on-street valet parking zone is located on the side of the block adjacent to the proposed zone; and

D. The establishment of an on-street valet parking zone would not result in inadequate on-street parking or inadequate freight loading zones established pursuant to Part 2 of this chapter to accommodate the needs of other businesses or residences located on either side of the street on the city block upon which the proposed on-street valet parking zone would be established; and

E. The business can demonstrate that its proposed valet service operations will not negatively impact on-street traffic flow; and

F. The business has provided an on-street valet parking zone traffic and operations plan. The on-street valet parking zone traffic and operations plan shall include:

1. The proposed weekly schedule of the valet operation.

2. Proposed staffing for the valet operation.

3. Contact information for both the business and proposed valet service operator.

4. Proof that the business has secured adequate parking in an off-street parking facility.

5. Routes to and from the off-street parking facility that mitigate traffic impacts in the area.

6. Proof that the business and/or its proposed valet service operator has obtained an insurance policy for its valet service operations in a form acceptable to the director of finance or the director's authorized designee ("risk manager").

(Ord. 27182.)

The director shall not establish an on-street valet parking zone of a length greater than reasonably appropriate to accommodate the needs of any business to be served by the zone. The director shall consider the on-street parking, and the loading and unloading needs of other businesses and residences in determining the length of the on-street valet parking zone.

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The director shall indicate an on-street valet zone by a white line upon the top and face of the curb within such zone, or by signs indicating such on-street valet zone placed at the beginning and end of the zone.

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Upon the proper application of a business, the director shall issue the applicant business an on-street valet parking zone permit if each of the following requirements exist:

A. The business requesting the on-street valet parking zone permit is located on the side of the block adjacent to the established on-street valet parking zone; and

B. The business requesting the on-street valet parking zone permit is able to demonstrate a necessity for valet parking service on the side of the block immediately adjacent to its business; and

C. The business is able to show that sufficient or conveniently located parking is not readily available for its daily operations; and

D. The establishment of on-street valet parking services would not result in inadequate on-street parking or inadequate freight loading zones established pursuant to Part 2 of this chapter to accommodate the needs of other businesses located on either side of the street on the city block; and

E. The business can demonstrate that its proposed valet service operations will not negatively impact on-street traffic flow; and

F. The business has provided an on-street valet parking zone traffic and operations plan. The on-street valet parking zone traffic and operations plan shall include, but is not limited to:

1. The proposed weekly schedule of the valet operation.

2. Proposed staffing for the valet operation.

3. Contact information for both the business and proposed valet service operator.

4. Proof that the business has secured adequate parking in an off-street parking facility.

5. Routes to and from the off-street parking facility that mitigate traffic impacts in the area.

6. Proof that the business and/or its proposed valet service operator has obtained an insurance policy for its valet service operations in a form acceptable to the director of finance or the director's authorized designee ("risk manager").

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The director shall issue one permit to each applicant business that qualifies to use an established on-street valet parking zone.

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An on-street valet parking zone permit is only valid for valet services in the on-street valet parking zone for which it is issued.

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No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a space designated for valet parking for any purpose other than the acceptance of vehicles for valet parking or retrieval of a vehicle as part of a valet parking service.

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No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in a space designated as an on-street valet parking zone for the purpose of the retrieval or drop off of vehicles as part of an authorized valet parking service for a time period of not more than five consecutive minutes.

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The director may post signs limiting the applicability of the restrictions set forth in this Part 4 to only certain days and/or times.

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No business that has been issued an on-street valet parking zone permit shall sell, transfer or allow another business to use the permit.

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The fees for obtaining, renewing and replacing an on-street valet parking zone permit shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees established by resolution of the city council. The fee shall be paid annually in advance to the city.

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The director may deny an application for the establishment or renewal of an on-street valet parking zone permit upon determining that the applicant or permittee has:

A. Supplied the director with incorrect information;

B. Violated any conditions placed upon the permit; or

C. Otherwise failed to comply with the provisions of this Part 4.

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A. The director shall notify an applicant or permittee, in writing, of the director's decision to deny or revoke an on-street valet parking zone permit.

B. The notice of decision shall state the grounds for denial of the application or revocation of the on-street valet parking zone permit and shall notify the applicant or permittee of the opportunity and procedures for a hearing.

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.

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A. Upon receipt of a timely written request for a hearing on a notice of decision to deny an application of an on-street valet parking zone permit or to revoke such a permit, the director or the city manager's designee shall schedule a hearing. The director or the city manager's designee shall promptly notify the applicant or permittee of the hearing date, time and location.

B. The hearing with the director or the city manager's designee shall be held within ten business days after receipt of the written request for hearing.

C. The hearing will be informal 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 or the city manager's designee shall give a decision sustaining, reversing or modifying the decision to deny or revoke an on-street valet parking zone permit. The decision of the director or city manager's designee shall be final.

E. A written notice of final decision shall be hand-delivered or sent by mail to the permittee or applicant within five business days following the hearing.

(Ord. 27182.)