(A) A Preferential Parking District may be established in any area of the city in which the City Council determines that the public health, safety and welfare so requires or calls for such establishment.
(B) A Permit Zone may be established within any Preferential Parking District designated by the City Council. In order to commence consideration of a Permit Zone, residents or merchants in the proposed Permit Zone shall provide a written petition signed by residents or merchants, or a combination thereof, representing at least two-thirds of adjacent dwelling units or business locations, or a combination thereof, in the area proposed for designation as a Permit Zone. Each dwelling unit shall be entitled to one vote and each business location shall be entitled to one vote. Petitions shall contain all of the following information:
(1) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of each resident or merchant representing each adjacent dwelling unit or business location, respectively;
(2) The name and telephone number of a spokesperson who shall represent petitioners;
(3) A statement that petitioners desire, agree and request preferential parking privileges, that a shortage of reasonably available and convenient parking for adjacent residents or business owners or both exists and that currently posted time limits are causing a hardship to petitioners; and
(4) The desired posted time limits, hours wherein a permit would be required to be displayed or other restrictions desired by the petitioners.
(C) After a complete petition has been submitted, the Public Works Department shall, in consultation with city staff, including the Police Chief or designee, and petitioners as represented by their spokesperson, study the proposed Permit Zone and determine the reasonable availability of convenient parking space. City staff in every department shall assist in providing information and other assistance as required by the Public Works Department.
(D) At least 30 days prior to the date on which the Public Works Department will determine whether to grant or deny an application for a Permit Zone, the Public Works Department shall cause notice to be provided by either:
(1) Mailing by first class mail, postage prepaid, one written notification of the application for the Permit Zone to each adjacent dwelling unit and business location and each property within 500 feet of the proposed or current Permit Zone as identified by the County Assessor’s roll or otherwise known to the Public Works Department; or
(2) Posting a notice of the hearing in a conspicuous place at least once every 200 linear feet on each street proposed to be included within the proposed or current Permit Zone and publishing a notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive days. The notice shall indicate the proposed location of the Permit Zone and a date on which the Public Works Department will make a decision on the application. Failure of any person, including any resident or merchant, to actually receive the notice shall not invalidate any action taken pursuant to this chapter.
(E) The Public Works Director may, in consultation with the Police Department, from time to time promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the purpose and provisions of this chapter to facilitate implementation of this chapter, which rules and regulations may include, but need not be limited to, procedures for the application for and issuance and renewal of permits hereunder and adjustment of parking limitations described under § 10.22.070.
(Ord. 2548 § 1, 2001.)