11.48.085 Parking in spaces for the disabled.
A. It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing any vehicle in any stall or space designated for disabled persons and disabled veterans unless the vehicle displays either a special identification license plate or placard issued to disabled persons pursuant to the California Vehicle Code Sections 5007, 22511.55 and 22511.59.1
B. It is unlawful for any person to obstruct, block, or otherwise bar access to those parking stalls or spaces in either of the following places:
1. On the lines marking the boundaries of a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or veterans.
2. Blocking the sidewalk access ramps for wheelchair occupants.
C. A disabled person parking space shall be identified by the following:
1. For on-street parking:
a. The posting of a disabled person metal sign and one of the following:
(1) A blue curb; or
(2) A painted profile view of an outline depicting a wheelchair with occupant.
2. For off-street parking:
a. Posting a disabled persons parking sign and a blue curb marking or by outlining or painting the stall or space in blue and outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable contrasting color a profile view depicting a wheelchair with occupant.
D. Any area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans that is marked by crosshatched lines is intended for the loading and unloading of vehicles parked in the stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans.
E. It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing any vehicle, including a vehicle displaying a special identification license plate issued pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 of the California Vehicle Code in any area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans that is marked by crosshatched lines.
(Ord. 2825 NCS §3, 2022; Ord. 1993 NCS, 1995; Ord. 1227 NCS §1, 1976.)