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TOWN OF ATHERTON
RESOLUTION NO. [2025-XX]
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON
IMPLEMENTING PERMIT PARKING ONLY ON MAPLE AVENUE (BETWEEN
STATION LANE AND EL CAMINO REAL) AND ASHFIELD ROAD (BETWEEN THE TOWN CENTER AND EL CAMINO REAL) BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 AM AND 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Atherton is authorized by the California Vehicle Code (CVC 22507) and the Town Municipal Code (Chapters 10.04 and 10.16) to regulate on-street parking in order to promote public safety and the general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, residents of Maple Avenue and Ashfield Road have expressed concerns about non-resident vehicles parking in their neighborhood for extended periods, creating congestion, reducing available parking for residents, and impacting quality of life; and WHEREAS, the Town has conducted a parking analysis and public outreach with affected residents, and has determined that restricting parking to permit-only during business hours is warranted and appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the implementation of permit-only parking on Maple Avenue (between Station Lane and El Camino Real) and Ashfield Road (between the Town Center and El Camino Real) during designated hours is in the public interest and will help alleviate parking impacts in the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Atherton finds as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein fully.
2. Permit Parking Established: Parking on Maple Avenue (between Station Lane and El Camino Real) and Ashfield Road (between the Town Center and El Camino Real) shall be restricted during designated hours to vehicles displaying a valid residential or guest parking permit issued by the Town.
3. Hours of Restriction: The permit-only parking restriction shall be in effect from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Town-recognized holidays.
4. Permit Issuance: Residential and guest permits shall be issued by the Town to qualifying residents in accordance with procedures and criteria established by the Town Manager or their designee.
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5. Enforcement: Vehicles parked on Maple Avenue (between Station Lane and El Camino Real) or Ashfield Road (between the Town Center and El Camino Real) during restricted hours without a valid permit shall be subject to citation and/or towing in accordance with Town’s Municipal Code and state law.
5. Signage: Appropriate signage indicating the permit parking restriction shall be installed at least thirty (30) days on Maple Avenue (between Station Lane and El Camino Real) and Ashfield Road (between the Town Center and El Camino Real) prior to the enforcement of this resolution.
6. Effective Date: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption, with enforcement to commence following the installation of required signage and notice to residents.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Atherton at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of July 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Elizabeth Lewis, Mayor
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Anthony W. Suber, City Clerk
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Mona Ebrahimi, City Attorney