A. A local authority, by ordinance or resolution, and a person in lawful possession of an off-street parking facility may designate stalls or spaces in an off-street parking facility owned or operated by that local authority or person for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a vehicle that is connected for electric charging purposes.
B. A local authority, by ordinance or resolution, may designate stalls or spaces on a public street within its jurisdiction for the exclusive purpose of charging and parking a vehicle that is connected for electric charging purposes.
C. The owner or person in lawful possession of a privately owned or operated off-street parking facility, after notifying the police or sheriff's department, may cause the removal of a vehicle from a stall or space designated in the facility to the nearest public garage if the vehicle is not connected for electric charging purposes.
D. The local authority owning or operating an off-street parking facility, after notifying the police or sheriff's department, may cause the removal of a vehicle from a stall or space designated if the vehicle is not connected for electric charging purposes.
E. The local authority, after notifying the police or sheriff's department, may cause the removal of a vehicle from a stall or space designated to the four tow companies listed under the police department's tow contract if the vehicle is not connected for electric charging purposes.
F. The posting required for an off-street parking facility owned or operated either privately or by a local authority shall consist of a sign not less than 17 by 22 inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height that clearly and conspicuously states the following:
"Unauthorized vehicles not connected for electric charging purposes will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at or by telephoning:
Address: 1270 W. Park Avenue, Redlands Ca., 92373
Telephone: (909) 798-7681
The sign shall be posted in either of the following locations:
1. Immediately adjacent to, and visible from, the stall or space.
2. In a conspicuous place at each entrance to the off-street parking facility.
The posting required for stalls or spaces on a public street designated shall follow the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
G. If the parking facility is privately owned and public parking is prohibited by the posting of a sign meeting the requirements, the requirements may be met by the posting of a sign immediately adjacent to, and visible from, each stall or space indicating that a vehicle not meeting the requirements will be removed at the owner's expense and containing the telephone number of the local traffic law enforcement agency.
H. This section does not interfere with existing law governing the ability of local authorities to adopt ordinances related to parking programs within their jurisdiction, such as programs that provide free parking in metered areas or municipal garages for electric vehicles. (Ord. 2956, 2023)