HomeMy WebLinkAbout9686 - Parking Permit SystemRESOLUTION NO. 9686
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING FEES AND RE- ESTABLISHING
A PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM FOR THE USE OF PARKING
SPACES IN CITY PARKING LOTS AND IN CERTAIN OFF -
STREET PARKING METER ZONES, PROVIDING FOR
REDUCED PARKING PERMIT FEES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS,
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8565.
WHEREAS, Section 12.44.120 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code provides that in off - street parking meter zones established
by resolution, a vehicle may be parking and remain parked in
a parking space without the deposit of coin if such vehicle has
displayed a current valid parking permit issued by the City
pursuant to the authorization of the City Council established by
resolution; and
WHEREAS, a parking permit system and fee schedule was
established by Resolution No. 8565 for the use of parking spaces
in certain off - street parking meter zones and in City parking
lots.
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it appropriate to provide
reduced parking permit fees for senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to re- establish the parking permit
system and fee schedule as previously established, including
reduced fees for senior citizens, and to rescind Resolution No.
8565.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Newport Beach that:
1. There is hereby established a parking permit system
consisting of the following types of permits:
(a) A nontransferable annual parking permit for
a fee of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) when affixed to
the front windshield of a vehicle within a 7 -inch
square in the lower corner farthest removed from the
driver's position, shall authorize the parking of
said vehicle as any meter in off - street parking meter
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zones 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16 without the deposit
of coins in the parking meter adjacent to such
parking space. Such permit shall also authorize
the use of the City parking lot at the Corona del
Mar State and City Beach Park and the Balboa Parking
Lot without the payment of an additional parking
fee when such lots are open for parking and space
is available therein. It shall not, however,
establish any priority for parking space.
(b) A transferable annual parking permit for a
fee of Forty -Five Dollars ($45.00) which, when
displayed in a manner as to be visible from outside
the vehicle, shall entitle a person to park such
vehicle at any meter in off - streeet parking meter
zones 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16 without the deposit
of coins in the parking meter adjacent to such
parking space. Such permit shall also authorize
the use of the City parking lot at the Corona del
Mar State and City Beach Park and the Balboa Parking
Lot without the payment of an additional parking fee
when such lots are open for parking and space is
available therein. Such permit must be continuously
displayed in a manner as to be visible from outside
the vehicle during the entire time the vehicle
is parked in any such parking space or parking lot.
It shall not establish any priority for parking
space.
2. The parking permits established pursuant to this
resolution shall not be usable for the parking of buses. For
purposes of this resolution, the term "bus" shall mean any motor
vehicle, other than a motor truck or truck tractor, designed
for carrying more than nine (9) persons, including the driver,
and used or maintained for the transportation of passengers.
3. The permits hereinbefore established shall be
appropriately designed and dated to indicate the appropriate
year during which the permit is valid.
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4. The adoption of this resolution shall not be
construed to impair the validity of any existing parking permit
and all such permits shall continue to be effective for the
term for which issued.
5. Persons sixty -five (65) years of age or older
may purchase one non - transferable annual parking permit at a
reduced rate established at fifty percent (50 %) of the fee as
set forth in this resolution, subject to satisfactory evidence
of the following:
(a) Proof of age;
(b) That a vehicle is registered to and driven
by the person seeking the permit.
6. Resolution No. 8565 is hereby rescinded.
ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
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