§ 11.68.010. Permit-parking areas—Criteria for establishment.

A.

This chapter sets forth procedures, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code, for the establishment of permit-parking in residential areas of the city.

B.

In determining whether an area identified as eligible for permit-parking may be designated as a permit-parking area by the council, the following criteria shall be considered:

1.

The extent of the desire and need of the residents for permit-parking and their willingness to bear the costs associated therewith;

2.

The extent to which legal on-street parking spaces are occupied by motor vehicles during the period or periods proposed for parking restriction;

3.

The extent to which vehicles parking in the area during the period or periods proposed for parking restriction are vehicles belonging to nonresidents rather than residents;

4.

The extent to which motor vehicles registered to residents in the area cannot be accommodated by the number of available off-street parking spaces; and

5.

The location and number of spaces available as alternative parking locations for vehicles of nonresidents which are to be displaced in the proposed permit-parking area.

C.

Any area satisfying the criteria set forth in this chapter may be considered for designation as a permit-parking area. Permit-parking areas may be designated by council resolution. The resolution shall state the applicable time limitations and the periods of each days of the week for its application. The resolution may also allow motor vehicles displaying a valid parking permit to stand or park without limitation as to parking time restrictions.

D.

The designation process and criteria provided by this chapter shall also be utilized by the city council in determining whether to remove or modify the designation of an area as a permit parking area.

(Ord. 95-4 Div. 6 (§ 1), 1995; Ord. 93-1 Divs. 1, 2 (part), 1993.)