AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: November 12, 2025
Item Number:
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Laurence S. Wiener
Subject: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE
BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PREFERENTIAL
PARKING AND OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMITS, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
RECOMMENDATIONIt is recommended that the City Council move to waive the full reading and adopt the ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING
THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PREFERENTIAL PARKING
AND OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMITS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)”.
INTRODUCTION
At its October 28, 2025 meeting, the City Council conducted a first reading of this ordinance and introduced it.
DISCUSSION
This ordinance limits the participation in Preferential Parking Permit and Overnight Parking Permit programs for residents of certain projects that have utilized provisions of state law to provide fewer parking spaces than otherwise required by the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.
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Meeting Date: November 12, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no significant fiscal impacts based on the proposed or anticipated changes to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.
Laurence S. Wiener
City Attorney
Approved By
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Attachment
1 ORDINANCE NO. 25-0-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDINGTHE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
PREFERENTIAL PARKING AND OVERNIGHT PARKINGPERMITS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTIONUNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 7-3-202 (Purpose) of Chapter 3 (Standing, Stopping, Parking) of Title 7 (Traffic, Parking, and Public Transportation) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-202: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this article is to create a preferential parking program which is necessary in order to alleviate the severe lack of on street parking on certain residential streets in the city caused primarily by commuter vehicle traffic and to provide reasonably available and convenient parking for the adjacent residents. The preferential parking program consists of preferential parking districts within which zones are established which are aimed at reducing noise, traffic hazards, and environmental pollution and encouraging car pooling, telecommuting and mass transit.
Section 2. The first sentence of Section 7-3-203 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding definitions is hereby revised to read as follows:
“For purposes of Article 2 and Article 3 of this chapter, certain words and phrases are defined as follows:”
Section 3. Section 7-3-203 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding definitions is hereby revised to update or insert, as applicable, the followingdefinitions in alphabetical order:
“DWELLING UNIT: Any single-family residence, multiple-family residential unit, or residential unit in a mixed use development. “Dwelling unit” shall also include any —1—
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congregate care facility, as defined in section 10-3-1260 or 10-3-1286 of this code, that is not ineligible for participation in a preferential parking zone pursuant to section 7-3-205.5 of this chapter. ‘Dwelling unit” shall not include hotel guestrooms or suites, or accessory dwelling units on lots with a single family residence.INELIGII3LE PROJECT: A multiple-family residential dwelling in a residential zone or mixed use zone that (i) as a result of reduced minimum parking requirements, including without limitation, as mandated by state law or pursuant to section 10-3-1260 or 10-3- 1286 or 10-3-5001 of this code, provides fewer on-site parking spaces than required under the standards applicable to the underlying zone in effect as of the date the residential development received its initial certificate of occupancy, or (ii) if the residential development met minimum parking requirements under the standards applicable to the underlying zone in effect as of the date the residential development received its initial certificate of occupancy, the residential development subsequently nolonger meets such minimum parking requirements due to (A) the addition of one or moredwelling units or accessory dwelling units in a multiple-family residential zone for which a building permit was issued after November 1, 2025, or (B) the removal of one or more parking spaces from the residential development in a multiple-family residential zone after November 1, 2025.
PREFERENTIAL PARKING: Subject to the restrictions set forth in this Article, theability of a vehicle to be exempt from certain daytime and nighttime on-street parking restrictions.PREEXISTING RESIDENT: A resident of an ineligible project who resided in aresidential development prior to its becoming an ineligible project, and continues to reside in the same residential development.PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT: A permit issued by the city that allows a vehicleto engage in preferential parking as set forth in this Article.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: A single-family residence, multiple-family residential dwelling, housing development project (as defined in California GovernmentCode Section 65905.5(b)(3)), or mixed use development that includes one or moreresidential dwelling units.” Section 4. Section 7-3-205.5 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-205.5: INELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN PREFERENTIAL PARKING:
A. Except as provided in subsections B and C of this section, no resident of an ineligible project shall be eligible for preferential parking.
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B. Any preexisting resident shall be eligible to engage in preferential parking for the duration of their continued residence in an ineligible project, provided the preexistingresident (a) held a valid preferential parking permit or permits prior to the residential development becoming an ineligible project, and (b) has timely renewed their preferential parking permit or permits. Preexisting residents may not apply for a new preferential parking permit to replace an expired permit, and may only renew the same number of preferential parking permits they had at the time the residential development became ineligible; provided, however, a preexisting resident may apply for an additional preferential parking permit if, after the date the residential development became anineligible project, the preexisting resident (i) possesses a valid driver’s license, and (ii)obtains a vehicle registered to the address of the preexisting resident.
C. Residents who move into an ineligible project shall not be eligible to engage in preferential parking; provided, however, such residents may apply for additionalpreferential parking permits if they (i) reside in the same dwelling unit as a preexisting resident, (ii) possess a valid driver’s license, and (ii) possess a vehicle registered to the address of the preexisting resident.
D. A property owner of a residential development that becomes an ineligible project shall notify in writing all existing tenants of the change in the project’s status on or prior to the date on which the residential development becomes an ineligible project. In the event that the property owner fails to timely notify any tenant of the change in the project’s status, the penalties and procedures in Title 1, Chapter 3 of this code shall apply. In addition to the other penalties provided in this code, if a property owner fails to provide the notification required under this subsection, the property owner shall also be liable for any costs and attorney fees incurred by the city in abating or collecting fines for parking code violations attributable to the tenants of the residential developmentduring the duration of the violation.
E. A property owner shall notify in writing all prospective tenants or purchasers of dwelling units who are ineligible for preferential parking of their ineligibility. Uponleasing or sale of a dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit to a tenant or purchaser who is ineligible for preferential parking, the property owner shall collect a writtenacknowledgement of the ineligibility signed by the tenant or purchaser. In the event that the property owner fails to notify any tenant or purchaser of their ineligibility to engage in preferential parking, the penalties and procedures in Title 1, Chapter 3 of this codeshall apply. In addition to the other penalties provided in this code, if a property owner fails to provide the notification required under this subsection, the property owner shallalso be liable for any costs and attorney fees incurred by the city in abating or collecting fines for parking code violations attributable to the tenants or purchasers of the dwellingunits during the duration of the violation.” Section 5. Section 7-3-208 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code -3-
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is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-208: APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS:
Permits authorizing vehicle parking in a preferential parking zone may be issued by the police department to residents occupying property within a preferential parking zone, subject to the restrictions set forth in section 7-3-205.5 of this code, and the following requirements and restrictions:
A. Furnishing satisfactory proof of residency on the street in the zone;B. Completion of an application designated by the police department; C. Payment of the preferential parking permit fee designated by council resolution.” Section 6. Section 7-3-209 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-209: MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERMITS:
A. The maximum number of preferential parking permits that may be issued to the inhabitants of a single dwelling unit that has vehicles registered to that address or that has vehicles used on a full time basis by the occupants of that residence shall not exceed three (3), except as provided in subsection B of this section. The maximum number of preferential parking permits which may be issued to the inhabitants of a single dwellingunit that has no vehicles registered to that address shall not exceed two (2).
B. Subject to the restrictions set forth in section 7-3-205.5 of this code, traffic and parking commission has the authority to grant additional preferential parking permits upon application of a qualified applicant and proof that more than three (3) vehicles are registered to the dwelling unit or used on a full time basis by the occupants of thedwelling unit, that sufficient off street parking is not available to the applicant and thatan undue hardship will result if the additional permit request is not granted.” Section 7. Section 7-3-2 10 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-2 10: TERM OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS:
Preferential parking permits shall be valid for a period of up to one year from the date ofissuance, or until such time as the applicant ceases to reside in the preferential parking zone, whichever occurs first.”
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Section 8. Section 7-3-212 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-2 12: PROHII3ITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS:
A. No vehicle shall be parked or stopped adjacent to any curb in a preferential parking zone during the time preferential parking is in effect, unless such vehicle shall have a valid preferential parking permit issued by the city.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, rent or lease, or cause to be sold, rented or leased, for any value or consideration any preferential parking permit.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to buy or otherwise acquire for value or use any preferential parking permit, except as provided for in this article.” Section 9. Section 7-3-213 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-2 13: REVOCATION OF PERMIT:
Where any permit issued under this article has been procured through fraud or misrepresentation, or where the permittee has violated provisions of this article, the police department shall hold a hearing, with notice of the time and place of such hearing mailed to the permittee at least ten (10) days preceding the hearing. If the permit is revokedfollowing the hearing, the permittee shall be mailed written notice of the revocation and the reasons therefor.”
Section 10. Section 7-3-2 14 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-2 14: APPEAL OF DECISION TO THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION:
Any decision of the police department in granting or denying a permit under this article or any decision of the police department revoking a permit under this article may be appealed to the traffic and parking commission. The appeal shall be in writing, and shall be filedwith the commission within fourteen (14) days after the decision. The decision of the traffic and parking commission to uphold or reverse the decision of the department shall be final.” -5-
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Section 11. Section 7-3-215 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
“7-3-215: ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
The chief of police or designee shall have the power and authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation and enforcement of provisions of this article, and when duly promulgated, such rules and regulations shall be in full force and effect. Such rulesand regulations shall be posted on the City’s website and made available at City Hall. The holder of a preferential parking permit shall comply with such rules and regulations and any violation of such rules and regulations shall constitute a violation of this code.” Section 12. Section 7-3-302 (Application For Overnight Parking Permit for Residents of Multiple-Family Residential Dwelling Units) of Chapter 3 (standing, Stopping, Parking) of Title 7 (Traffic, Parking, and Public Transportation) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-302: APPLICATION FOR OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT FOR RESIDENTSOF MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS:
An application for overnight parking may be filed with the city by an occupant of amultiple-family residential dwelling unit subject to the following requirements:
A. Payment of the overnight parking fee established by council resolution.
B. Completion of an application on the form designated by the police department.
C. Compliance with such rules and regulations governing overnight parking permits as issued by the chief of police or designee.
A single-family residence improved with one or more an accessory dwelling units shall not be considered a “multiple-family residential dwelling unit.” Section 13. Section 7-3-303 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-303: ISSUANCE OF OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT TO RESIDENTS OF MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS:
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A. An overnight parking permit may be issued by the chief of police or designee to an occupant of a multiple--family residential dwelling unit only if the applicant meets each of the following conditions:
I. There is no available parking space upon the premises which the applicant resides.
2. No former parking area on the premises has been converted to and is presently used for other purposes without approval of the city.
3. The vehicle for which the permit is requested is registered to the applicant, rented or leased by the applicant, or used on a full time basis by the applicant. The applicant shall hold a current and valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle.
4. There is insufficient off street parking facilities in the area of applicant’s residence.
5. The applicant has diligently attempted to obtain off street parking and there is no usable off street parking available.
6. The applicant is not a resident of an ineligible project, as defined in section 7-3-203 of this chapter.
B. The maximum number of permits which may be issued shall not exceed three (3) forany dwelling unit, except as provided in subsection C of this section.
C. The chief of police or designee has the authority to grant additional overnight parking permits upon application of qualified applicants and proof that more than three (3) vehiclesare registered to the legal occupants. The total number of parking permits issued for anydwelling unit shall not exceed the number of legal occupants of the dwelling unit that hold a current and valid driver’s license.
D. Any preexisting resident (as defined in section 7-3-203 of this chapter) may continue to use their overnight parking permit for the duration of their continued residence in an ineligible project (as defined in section 7-3-203 of this chapter), provided the preexisting resident (a) held a valid overnight parking permit or permits prior to the residentialdevelopment becoming an ineligible project, and (b) has timely renewed their overnight parking permit or permits. Preexisting residents may not apply for a new overnight parking permit to replace an expired permit, and may only renew the same number of overnightparking permits they had at the time the residential development became ineligible; provided, however, a preexisting resident may apply for a new overnight parking permit if,after the date the residential development became an ineligible project, the preexistingresident (i) possesses a valid driver’s license, and (ii) obtains a vehicle registered to the address of the preexisting resident.
E. Residents who move into an ineligible project shall not be allowed to receive anovernight parking permit; provided, however, such residents may apply for an overnight parking permit if (i) they reside in the same dwelling unit as a preexisting resident, (ii) -7-
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possess a valid driver’s license, and (ii) possess a vehicle registered to the address of the preexisting resident.
F. A property owner of a residential development that becomes an ineligible project shall notify in writing all existing tenants of the change in the project’s status on or prior to thedate on which the residential development becomes an ineligible project. In the event that the property owner fails to timely notify any tenant of the change in the project’s status,the penalties and procedures in Title 1, Chapter 3 of this code shall apply. In addition to the other penalties provided in this code, if a property owner fails to provide the notification required under this subsection, the property owner shall also be liable for any costs andattorney fees incurred by the city in abating or collecting fines for parking code violations attributable to the tenants of the residential development during the duration of the violation.
G. A property owner shall notify in writing all prospective tenants or purchasers ofdwelling units who are ineligible to receive an overnight parking permit of their ineligibility. Upon leasing or sale of a dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit to a tenant or purchaser who is ineligible to receive an overnight parking permit, the property owner shall collect a written acknowledgement of the ineligibility signed by the tenant or purchaser. In the event that the property owner, or their designee, fails to notify any tenantor purchaser of their ineligibility to receive an overnight parking permit, the penalties and procedures in Title 1, Chapter 3 of this code shall apply. In addition to the other penalties provided in this code, if a property owner fails to provide the notification required under this subsection, the property owner shall also be liable for any costs and attorney fees incurred by the city in abating or collecting fines for parking code violations attributable to the tenants or purchasers of the dwelling units during the duration of the violation.” Section 14. Section 7-3-304 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-304: TERM OF PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT OCCUPANT:
Permits issued under this article to multiple-family residential dwelling unit residents shall be valid for a period of up to one year from date of issuance, or until the permittee ceases to reside in the designated unit, whichever occurs first. Upon expiration of a permit, a newapplication or renewal for a permit must be filed as provided in this article for anysubsequent permit.” Section 15. Section 7-3-305 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
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“7-3-305: APPLICATION FOR OVERNIGHT PARKiNG PERMIT FOR USE BY AN ON DUTY REGISTERED NURSE:
An application for a permit authorizing overnight parking may be filed by a registered nurse performing nursing services at night, subject to the following requirements and restrictions:
A. Payment of the overnight parking fee established by council resolution.
B. Filing of an application on the form designated by the chief of police or designee.
C. The application shall be accompanied by a written statement from a licensed physician that the patient which the nurse is attending during the night is seriously ill and requires twenty four (24) hour per day nursing care.
D. Compliance with any rules or regulations governing overnight parking permits as issued by the police chief.”
Section 16. Section 7-3-306 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-306: ISSUANCE OF PERMIT TO REGISTERED NURSE:
An overnight parking permit may be issued by the chief of police or designee to a registerednurse only if the following conditions are met:
A. There is no on site parking for the nurse on the patients premises while attending thepatient.
B. Use of a vehicle is reasonably necessary for commuting to the patient’s premises.
C. The registered nurse applicant is engaged in rendering services to a seriously ill patientbetween the hours of two thirty o’clock (2:30) A.M. and five o’clock (5:00) A.M.” Section 17. Section 7-3-308 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-308: PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON OVERNIGHT PARKINGPERMITS:
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A. No vehicle shall be parked or stopped between the hours of two thirty o’clock (2:30) A.M. to five o’clock (5:00) A.M. unless such vehicle shall have a valid overnight parking permit issued by the city.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, rent, or lease, or cause to be sold, rented, or leased, for any value or consideration any overnight parking permit. Upon violation of thissubsection, all overnight permits issued to, or for the benefit of, the dwelling unit for which the sold, rented, or leased permit was authorized shall be void.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to buy or otherwise acquire for value or use any overnight parking permit, except as provided for in this article.” Section 18. Section 7-3-309 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-309: REVOCATION OF PERMIT:
Where any permit issued under this article has allegedly been procured through fraud or misrepresentation, or where the permittee has allegedly violated provisions of this article,the chief of police or designee shall hold a hearing, with notice of the time and place ofsuch hearing mailed to the permittee at least five (5) days preceding the hearing. If, after the hearing, the permit is determined to have been procured through fraud or misrepresentation or where it is determined that the permittee has violated the provisions of this article, the permit shall be revoked its. The permittee shall be mailed written noticeof the revocation and the reasons therefor.” Section 19. Section 7-3-3 10 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
“7-3-310: APPEAL TO THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION:
Any decision of the chief of police or designee in granting, denying, or revoking a permit under this article may be appealed to the traffic and parking commission. The appeal shall be in writing, and shall be filed with the commission within fourteen (14) days of the decision. The decision of the traffic and parking commission to uphold or reverse the decision of the chief of police or designee shall be final.” Section 20. Section 7-3-311 of Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
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“7-3-311: ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
The chief of police or designee shall have the power and authority to promulgate rules andregulations for the implementation and enforcement of provisions of this article, and when duly promulgated, such rules and regulations shall be in full force and effect. Such rulesand regulations shall be posted on the City’s website and made available at City Hall. Theholder of an overnight parking permit shall comply with such rules and regulations and any violation of such rules and regulations shall constitute a violation of this code.” Section 21. CEQA. The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the general rule that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. (14 C.C.R. Section 1506 l(b)(3)) Section 22. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for anyreason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect.
Section 23. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certifyto the adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and her certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.
Section 24. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (3 1st) day after its passage.
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Adopted:
Effective:
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD
Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills,California
ATTEST:
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HUMA AHMED
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
LAURENCE S. WIENER NANCY HUNT-COFFEYCity Attorney City Manager -12-
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