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TOWN OF ATHERTON
RESOLUTION NO. [2026-XX]
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON IMPLEMENTING PERMIT PARKING ONLY ON DE BELL Drive AND MAPLE LEAF WAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 3:00 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 (Chapter 10.16) to regulate on-street parking in order to promote public safety and the general welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, residents of De Bell Drive and Maple Leaf Way 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 De Bell Drive and Maple Leaf Way during designated hours is in the public interest and will help alleviate parking impacts in the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Atherton as follows:
Permit Parking Established: Parking on De Bell Drive and Maple Leaf Way Road shall be restricted to vehicles displaying a valid residential or guest parking permit issued by the Town.
Hours of Restriction: The permit-only parking restriction shall be in effect from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Town-recognized holidays.
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.
Enforcement: Vehicles parked on De Bell Drive and Maple Leaf Way during restricted hours without a valid permit shall be subject to citation and/or towing in accordance with Town Code and state law.
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Signage: Appropriate signage indicating the permit parking restriction shall be installed on De Bell Drive and Maple Leaf Way prior to the enforcement of this resolution.
Effective Date: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption, with enforcement to commence following the installation of required signage and notice to residents.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Atherton at a Regular Meeting thereof held on this 9th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Stacy Holland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anthony W. Suber, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mona Ebrahimi, City Attorney