Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Countywide Residential Permit Parking Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
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Introduction of an ordinance adding Section 7.34.030 to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code regulating residential permit parking and tow-away zones, and waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety.
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BACKGROUND:
Your Board has adopted similar ordinances designating parking restrictions.
Sections 22503 and 22507 et seq. of the California Vehicle Code and Sections 7.24 through 7.52 of the County Ordinance Code allows the Board of Supervisors to establish parking zones that prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles.
Furthermore, Section 22507 et seq. of the California Vehicle Code specifically allows the Board of Supervisors to designate certain streets upon which parking privileges are provided to residents adjacent to the designated streets. A permit(s) may be issued to residents to allow residents and their guests preferential parking on the designated streets.
Parking on residential streets has become increasingly difficult for residents of some neighborhoods. Several factors have contributed to the lack of parking including multi-family residences; residents with commercial company cars; self-employed residents with commercial vehicles; spill-over parking from commercial businesses, and auto shops leaving vehicles on street for storage.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Public Works (Department) received several inquiries about the development or existence of a Residential Permit Parking Program to address specific local parking challenges. The County Manager's Office has reached out to the Department and have requested the Department develop a program for a Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP). This memo recommends adopting a new ordinance to allow the establishment of a Countywid...
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