(a) Designation. Upon filing with the City of a petition signed by seventy-five (75%) percent of the property owners of property adjoining any public street which is requested to have restricted parking, the City Council shall hold a noticed public hearing and may, by resolution, direct the City Engineer to post specified public streets, or portions thereof, within residential zones of the City, restricting parking or standing of vehicles between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(b) Prohibition. Between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., it is unlawful for any person in any residential zone to park or leave standing a vehicle, as defined by the California Vehicle Code, on a posted public street without a properly issued City permit visibly shown in the vehicle.
(c) Exemptions. The following vehicles are exempted from the no-parking and no-standing provisions of this section:
(1) Any vehicle registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to a disabled person, as defined in Section 22511.5 of the Vehicle Code, and bearing a distinguished license plate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles;
(2) Any vehicle which cannot be parked off the roadway because of ongoing construction activity at the adjoining property, and the Police Department has been notified;
(3) Any vehicle parked only for such time as the person parking the vehicle shall be making deliveries or pickups at a property within the immediate area;
(4) Any ambulance or other vehicle parked for an existing fire, safety, or health emergency purpose;
(5) Any vehicle which has been issued and displays a permit issued under this Section;
(6) Any vehicle owned, leased or operated by the City, or any other governmental agency or by any public utility company;
(7) A recreational vehicle which is parked for only one twenty-four (24) hour period for the purpose of loading and unloading.
(d) Permit. The Public Works Department shall review and may issue twelve (12) month permits for each dwelling unit to be used for parking by the occupants of that dwelling upon submission of a written application, payment of appropriate processing fee, and in accordance with specific guidelines established by the City Council by resolution. Such permits shall allow parking or standing of vehicles on public streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. No permit shall be issued unless all required garage parking areas or carports are being used for the parking of licensed and operative vehicles. Guest permits may be obtained consistent with the City Council’s resolution authorizing such posting.
(§ 1, Ord. 1139-NS, eff. March 17, 1992)