Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 24 — AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
San Luis Obispo County Municipal Code Ch. 24.510 Civil Penalty for Unlawful Standing or Parking
San Luis Obispo County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Luis Obispo County
Cite as: San Luis Obispo County Municipal Code Chapter 24.510 · Text as of 2026-10-04
24.510.010 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a civil penalty schedule for enforcement of any violation of any regulation governing the standing or parking of a vehicle under the California Vehicle Code, any federal statute or regulation, or any ordinance enacted by local authorities.
(Ord. No. 3273, § 1(Exh. A), 10-7-14)
24.510.020 - Enforcement of parking regulations.¶
The director of airports (hereinafter "airport") and other law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce the civil penalties. The auditor-controller or his designee (hereinafter "auditor") is authorized to process the citation set forth in this chapter pursuant to the procedures set forth in Division 17, Article 3 of the California Vehicle Code (Vehicle Code Section 40200 et seq.).
(Ord. No. 3273, § 1(Exh. A), 10-7-14)
24.510.050 - Schedule of civil penalties for unlawful standing or parking.¶
Any violation, occurring within the jurisdiction of San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and Oceano County Airport, of any regulation governing the standing or parking of a vehicle under the California Vehicle Code, any federal statute or regulation, or any ordinance or resolution lawfully enacted by local authorities, shall be subject to the following penalty schedule and shall be collected as a civil penalty:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.040 — Blocking of vehicular traffic, walkways, entries and gateways—poses a safety and security risk | $50.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.041 — Red curb — No parking at any time. Vehicles in violation will be towed away at owner's expense. | 50.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.042 — Bus zone — No parking | 50.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.043 — Unauthorized vehicles in a designated handicap parking space | 340.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.044 — Improper parking — vehicle utilizing more than one space or parking more than eighteen inches from the curb | 30.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.045 — Unauthorized parking — Any vehicle illegally stopped or standing, blocking vehicular traffic, walkways, entries, gateways, for-hire spaces or parking | 50.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.046 — Illegal parking of for hire vehicles—vehicles not authorized via airport use/ |
50.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.047 — Time limits—meter violations, limited commercial, thirty-minute, and loading zone areas | 40.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.110 — Illegal parking in restricted areas—any vehicle parked or unattended in a restricted area of the airport | 50.00 A |
| San Luis Obispo County Code 24.24.120 — Vehicle compliance with posted signs—all vehicles must comply with signs of a regulatory nature | 50.00 A |
| Penalty for late payment (payment is considered late if not received 21 days after issuance) | 50% of initial violation Minimum $10.00 |
A Fee has been adjusted to include mandated surcharges allowed by the State of California and previously adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The Board has delegated the authority to the Auditor-Controller to periodically adjust the penalty amounts for pass through mandated charges.
(Ord. No. 3273, § 1(Exh. A), 10-7-14)
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