(A) Parking violations are infractions. Parking violations specified in this subchapter are infractions subject to civil penalty unless the violation is specified as a misdemeanor or felony by applicable provisions of the State Vehicle Code. The enforcement of civil penalties for parking violations shall be governed by the civil administrative procedures set forth in Cal. Vehicle Code Article 3, Chapter 1, of Division 17 (§§ 40200 et seq.), and by the procedures established by the City Council.
(1994 Code, § 10.08.020)
(B) Violations generally. Parking violations as used in this subchapter shall include violations of local and state laws regulating the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles or means of conveyance.
(1994 Code, § 10.08.021)
(C) Persons authorized to issue citation for parking violation. Any peace officer, as that term is defined in Cal. Penal Code Chapter 4.5 (commencing with § 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, who is authorized to enforce the laws of the state within the boundaries of the city, the City Code Enforcement Officer or any employee of the city authorized to direct traffic or enforce parking laws and regulations is authorized to issue citations for parking violations pursuant to this chapter.
(1994 Code, § 10.08.022)
(D) Incorporation of State Vehicle Code. Any person authorized to issue a citation for a parking violation pursuant to this subchapter, shall be authorized to issue a citation for any violation of any provision of the State Vehicle Code regarding standing, stopping or parking, which currently are in force, or which may be enacted. The provisions are hereby incorporated by reference.
(1) The foregoing authorization shall not be construed:
(2) (a) To authorize the issuance of citations where the local agency is required to make specific findings or take articular action to make the provisions effective, and the findings or actions have not been made or taken; or
(b) To permit a code enforcement officer or person employed to direct traffic or to enforce parking laws to perform any task or take any action which the State Vehicle Code authorizes only a peace officer to perform.
(1994 Code, § 10.08.023) (Ord. 97-102, passed 10-14-1997)