HomeMy WebLinkAbout3553_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3553
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ESTABLISHING PARKING SPACES FOR
THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS AS AUTHORIZED IN
THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE, SECTIONS 22511 . 7 AND 22511 . 8 AND CHAPTER
67 OF THE REDLANDS ORDINANCE CODE.
WHEREAS, Sections 22511. 7 and 22511. 8 of the California Vehicle
Code permit a local authority to designate parking spaces for the
exclusive use of the physically handicapped; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands desires to establish parking spaces
for the exclusive use of the physically handicapped in conformance with
California Vehicle Code Sections 22511. 7 and 22511.8 and Section
67805. 5 of the Redlands ordinance Code;
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS does re-
solve as follows:
PART A
ON-STREET PARKING
SECTION ONE: That blue curb spaces be indicated by blue paint on
the curb or edge of the paved portion of the street. In addition, a
sign may be posted as provided by the California Vehicle Code, Section
22511. 7.
The sign shall be posted immediately adjacent to and visible from
each stall or space; the sign consisting of a profile view of a wheel-
chair with occupant in white on blue background.
SECTION TWO: That person using "blue curb" parking spaces shall
comply with the following:
a. No person shall park or stand any vehicle in a disabled
person' s parking zone (blue curb) unless said vehicle bears
a special license or displays a special placard issued under
the provisions of Section 9105 or Section 22511. 5 of the
California Vehicle Code.
b. Blue curb parking spaces shall be operative twenty-four hours
a day, Sundays and holidays included.
C. Parking zones for the physically handicapped are subject to
any temporary parking prohibitions established by the City.
SECTION THREE: That the City Traffic Commission shall designate
"blue curb" parking spaces for the purposes of providing on-street
parking for exclusive use by physically handicapped persons .
PART B
OFF-STREET PARKING
SECTION ONE: That the City Traffic Engineer shall designate
parking stalls/spaces in periodically owned, leased, or controlled off-
street parking facilities for exclusive use by physically handicapped
persons.
SECTION TWO: Any person in lawful possession of an off-street
parking facility may designate stalls/spaces for the exclusive use by
physically handicapped persons.
SECTION THREE: That person using "blue curb" parking spaces on
public owned or private property shall comply with this Resolution as
stated below:
a. As authorized by California Vehicle Code Section 22511. 8 , any
person in lawful possession of an off-street parking facility
may designate stalls/spaces in said facility for the exclusive
use of vehicles which display a distinguishing license plate
or a placard issued pursuant to Section 22511 . 5 or to disabled
veterans as specified in Section 9105 of the California Vehicle
Code.
b. The owner or person in lawful possession of an off-street
parking facility, after notifying the Redlands Police Depart-
ment, may cause the removal to the nearest public garage, of
any vehicle occupying a "blue curb" space and not displaying
one of the distinguishing placards or license plates specified
in Section 22511. 8 of the California Vehicle Code.
C. Parking stalls/spaces shall be marked as described in Part A,
Section 1, of this resolution. In addition, at all entrances
to the parking facility, a sign shall be posted which is
clearly visible. The sign shall have a blue background with
a profile view of a wheelchair and occupant in white. The
sign shall state:
"Restricted parking in marked spaces. Unauthorized
vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or
license plates issued for physically handicapped per-
sons shall be towed away at owner' s expense. Towed
vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning 793-2344. "
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of January, 1979.
ATTEST: Mayor of the City (of Redl S_
z��112e ;
T
C
APPROVED FOR FORM:
s/ Edward F. Taylor
City Attorney Resolution No. 3553