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Attachment B - Resolution Amending the Admin Penalty Schedule to adjust the numbering of some penalties and delete penalties for sections no longer in use

Palo Alto City Council
December 1, 2025

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Attachment B - Resolution Amending the Admin Penalty Schedule to adjust the numbering of some penalties and delete penalties for sections no longer in use
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Resolution No. _____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending and Restating the Administrative Penalty Schedule and Civil Penalty Schedules for Certain Violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code

The Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES as follows:

SECTION 1. Administrative Penalties. The administrative penalty schedule for violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code established by Resolution No. 10144 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows (edited sections underlined, deleted sections in strikethrough):

Standard penalty unless otherwise indicated below. $50

Second violation within 36 month period 150% of listed penalty (unless otherwise specified)

Third & subsequent violations within 36 month period. 200% of listed penalty (unless otherwise specified)

Delinquency penalty. 10% per month, simple interest, on delinquent amount

4.04.020 License or permit required. 300

4.04.100 Display of license or permit. 300

4.10.045 License fees for pushcart vendors. 300

4.10.050 Regulations for solicitors and peddlers. 350

4.10.055 Identification cards for solicitors. 250

4.10.057 Regulations for pushcart vendors. 300

4.10.070 License required - circus etc. 300

4.10.120 Arcade prohibited. 250

4.10.200 Pawn brokers prohibited. 250

4.10.230 Daily report of second hand dealers. 250

4.10.240 Maintaining reports - second hand dealers. 250

4.10.260 Failure to make report - second hand dealers. 250

4.10.270 Second hand goods held for inspection. 250

4.18.040 Unlawful dog or cat kennel. 250

4.30.010 Soliciting without a permit. 250

4.30.100 Conduct of solicitations. 250

4.32.020 Soliciting without a permit. 250

4.32.060 Investigation of records of solicitor. 250

4.32.090 Acts required during solicitation. 250

4.32.100 Restriction of solicitation. 250

4.32.110 Hours of solicitation. 250

4.34.020 Permit required - closing out sale. 250

4.39.030 Audible alarms. 250

4.39.040 Limitation on automatic dialing devices. 250

4.39.060 Registration of alarm. 250

4.39.110 Alarm violations. 100
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4.42.020 Certificate of public convenience. 1000

4.42.085 Controlled substance and alcohol testing. 500

4.42.090 Taxi owners permit. 5000

4.42.100 Taxi drivers permit expired. 250

4.42.130(b) Taxi drivers permit not displayed. 250

4.42.190 Taximeters. 500

4.42.200 Taxi cab operating regulations. 250

4.42.210(a) Interference with inspection. 500

4.42.210(b) Inspection of vehicles. 500

4.42.220 Operating regulations. 500

4.42.230 Maintenance of vehicles. 500

4.51.030 License required - bingo. 250

4.51.050 Minors restricted - bingo. 50

4.51.080 Staffing and operations - bingo. 250

4.51.110 Physical presence required - bingo. 250

4.52.020 License required - billiards and bowling. 1000

4.52.040 Minors restricted - billiards and bowling. 250

4.52.060 Offensive conduct - billiards and bowling. 250

4.52.070 Interference w/emerg. Access -billiards/bowling. 250

4.54.060 CAMTC cert. required - massage tech. 250

4.54.080(a) Permit required - massage establishment. 1000

4.54.080(b)-(d) Prohibited conduct – massage establishment 250

4.54.130 Failure to amend massage estab. permit 100

4.54.140 Massage establishment facilities. 250

4.55.030 License required - adult entertainment. 1000

4.56.030 License required - hot tub and sauna. 1000

4.56.060 Employee permit required - hot tub and sauna. 250

4.56.100 Hot tub/sauna establishment and operations. 250

4.56.120 Business name - hot tub and sauna. 250

4.56.150 Display of permit - hot tub and sauna. 250

4.56.200 Employment of persons < 18 - hot tub and sauna. 250

4.57.020 Permit required - firearms sales. 1000

4.57.095 Firearms dealers – business and security. 500

4.58.020 Minors restricted - narcotics paraphernalia shop. 750

4.58.030 Regulations - narcotics paraphernalia shop. 750

4.59.010 Pet shop requirements. 250

4.59.020 Pet shop sanitation. 250

4.59.030 Pet shop food. 250

4.59.040 Pet shop notification. 250

4.59.050 Pet shop - sale of dangerous or wild animals. 250

4.59.070 Dead animals. 250

4.59.080 Permit required - pet shop and kennel. 250

4.59.090 Permit required - grooming shop. 250

4.59.095 Sales of kittens and puppies. 250

4.59.100 Sales of raccoons. 250

4.59.105 Sales of rabbits, chicks, ducklings. 250

4.60.030 Business registration required 250

4.60.060 Business registry application required 250

4.60.120(a) Business registry fee delinquency 50% of registry fee if 1-30 days late 100% of fee or 31+ days late

5.12.010 Permit required - refreshment stand. 250

5.20.030 Discarding solid waste. 250

5.20.040 Accumulation of garbage. 250
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5.20.050 Unauthorized bins, boxes, containers-first violation. 500 Second and subsequent violations. 1000

5.20.080 Number of containers required. 250

5.20.090 Collection of recyclable materials. 250 for Commercial Premises 50 for Residential Premises

5.20.100 Collection of compostable materials. 250 for Commercial Premises 50 for Residential Premises

5.20.105 Contamination of containers. 250 for Commercial Premises 50 for Residential Premises

5.20.108 Multifamily properties/Commercial premises. 250

5.20.109 Requirements for special events. 100

5.20.111 Self-haul in violation of code 100

5.20.120 Improper container condition. 250

5.20.130 Maintenance of bins and boxes- first violation. 250 Second and subsequent violations. 500

5.20.160 Spillage or leakage of solid waste. 250

5.20.180 No accumulation of solid waste. 250

5.20.190 No burning, burial, or dumping of solid waste. 250

5.20.200 Hazardous waste. 500

5.20.220 Scavenging prohibited. 100

5.30.020 Polystyrene & Non-Recyclable Plastic. 500

5.30.025(a)-(d) Limitation on use of Disposable Foodware items 100 and other Disposable products.

5.30.025(e) Prohibition of third-party vendors providing utensils 350 or condiments unless requested by customer.

5.35.020 Bags at retail establishments. 500

5.35.030 Bags at supermarkets. 500

6.08.020(b) Interference with animal control officer. 250

6.16.010 No dog license. 50

6.16.080 Number of dogs allowed. 100

6.16.100 Leash Law. 100

6.20.010 Animals at large. 100

6.20.020 Animals on unenclosed premises. 100

6.20.030 Animals kept in enclosures. 100

6.20.035 Tying animals to bicycle racks or trees. 100

6.20.040 Nuisance on sidewalk. 100

6.20.045 Animal waste removal - first offense. 25

6.20.045 Animal waste removal - second offense. 50

6.20.045 Animal waste removal - third offense. 125

6.20.055 Animals in vehicles. 250

6.20.060 Bees close to property line. 100

6.20.080 Permit required - livestock. 100

6.20.090 Maintaining birds, goats, pigs and rabbits. 100

6.20.110 Number of cats kept. 100

6.20.120 Permit required - breeding animals. 100

6.20.130 Cat or dog in heat. 100

6.20.140 Barking dogs. 100

6.20.150 Vaccination required - animals. 100

6.20.160 Sanitary enclosures. 100

6.20.170 Slaughter of animals. 500

6.24.020 Permit required - construction of stable. 250

6.24.050 Maintenance of stable. 250

6.28.040 Possession of dangerous or wild animals. 500
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6.32.010 Keeping diseased animals. 500

6.32.020 Confining animals with rabies. 500

6.32.050 Dead animals in public. 500

6.36.010 Sales of certain animals. 250

8.04.020 Unauthorized removal of public trees 5000 per tree or reproduction cost up to 10,000, whichever is greater

8.04.020(a) Failure to comply with permit 500 per tree for work on public trees.

8.04.020(a) Damage to public trees 150 per inch diameter of damaged tree part

8.04.020(b) Fasten a sign, wire, or injurious material 250 per tree to any public tree.

8.04.020(c) Excavate or pave near public trees 500 per tree

8.04.080 Interference with tree enforcement. 500

8.08.010 Weeds as public nuisance. 250

8.10.040 Failure to disclose protected tree 500 per tree

8.10.050 Unauthorized removal of protected tree 5000 per tree or reproduction cost up to 10,000, whichever is greater

8.10.055 Failure to comply with tree replacement. 750 per tree

8.10.070 Failure to care for protected trees. 500 per tree

8.10.080(b) Failure to comply with development conditions. 500 per condition

9.04.010 Open container in business district. 100

9.04.020 Open container in City parking lot. 100

9.04.030 Open container near liquor store. 100

9.04.040 Social host. First violation 250
Second violation 500
Third & subsequent violation 1000

9.07.020 Safe Storage of Firearms 1000

9.08.010 Discharge of firearms/fireworks. 1000

9.09.010(a) Urinating/defecating on street or public place. 250

9.09.010(b) Igniting or maintaining outdoor fire. 250

9.10.030 Residential property noise limits. 100

9.10.040 Commercial property noise limits. 100

9.10.050 Public property noise limits. 100

9.10.060(b) Construction noise signs. 250

9.10.060(c) Construction noise. 250

9.10.060(d) Construction equipment noise. 100

9.10.060(e) Residential power equipment noise. 100

9.10.060(f) Leaf blower noise- first violation. 250
Leaf blower noise- second violation 500
Leaf blower noise- third and subsequent violation 1000

9.10.060(g) Street sweeping noise. 100

9.10.060(h) Refuse collection noise. 100

9.10.060(i) Safety device noise. 100

9.10.060(k) Public parking lot cleaning noise. 100

9.10.060(l) Business district street cleaning noise. 100

9.12.010 Loudspeakers. 150

9.14.020 Smoking prohibited - enclosed places. 250 (2nd violation in 1 year: $300; 3rd and subsequent violations
in 1 year: $500)

9.14.025 Smoking prohibited – unenclosed areas. 250 (2nd violation in 1 year: $300; 3rd and subsequent violations
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in 1 year: $500)

9.14.030 Smoking prohibited - city cars. 250 (2nd violation in 1 year: $300; 3rd and subsequent violations
in 1 year: $500)

9.14.035 Smoking prohibited – public parks and public events 250 (2nd violation in 1 year: $300; 3rd and subsequent violations
in 1 year: $500)

9.14.040 Smoking prohibited - child care facilities. 250 (2nd violation in 1 year: $300; 3rd and subsequent violations
in 1 year: $500)

9.14.050 Smoking prohibited – commercial areas
and public events. 250 (2nd violation in 1 year: $300; 3rd and subsequent violations
in 1 year: $500)

9.14.080 Location of tobacco vending machines. 1000

9.14.090 Display of tobacco products. 500

9.14.100 Failure to post “No Smoking” signs. 50

9.22.010 Impersonating public officials. 500

9.26.020 False representation as police officer. 250

9.28.010 Hotel guest register required. 250

9.28.020 Use of false name by hotel guest. 50

9.40.020 Landing aircraft at other than airport. 1000

9.44.010 Solicitation prohibited - public parking lot. 100

9.48.010 Displaying goods on sidewalk. 50

9.48.025 Sitting or lying on University Avenue sidewalks. 100

9.48.030 Operation of sidewalk elevator. 500

9.48.040 Throwing rubbish on streets. 250

9.48.050 Obligation to clean sidewalk. 200

9.50.010 Graffiti prohibited on public property. 500

9.56.030 Abatement of public nuisance. 500 unless otherwise specified

9.56.030(a)(5) Thirty-five foot site triangle. 200

9.56.030(a)(8) Foliage/branch obstruction. 200

9.56.030(a)(10) Excessive planting strip vegetation height. 150

9.60.030 Blocking entrances to City Hall. 500

9.60.050 Placing signs or climbing on City Hall. 500

9.60.060 Bicycles and skateboards at City Hall. 50

9.60.070 Alcoholic beverages prohibited - City Hall. 100

9.64.010 Overnight use of community facilities 250

9.74.030 Discrimination in housing. 250

9.78.020 Mosquito breeding places. 500

9.79.100 News rack violations. 100

12.08.010 Permit required - public right of way. 500

12.08.100 Removal of City Engineer monuments. 500

12.11.010 Building parklet on public right-of-way without 1000 permit

12.11.060 Violation of Chapter 12.11, permit, or regulations 500

12.12.010 Building on public easement without or in violation 1000 of encroachment permit

12.12.020 Failure to obtain or violation of commercial 500 sidewalk encroachment permit

12.16.030 Overhead wires in underground districts. 500

12.16.090 Property owner responsibility. 500

12.20.010 Utility rules and regulations 500 unless otherwise specified *NOT YET APPROVED*
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12.20.010 Emergency water conservation regulations 100 (2nd violation in 1 year: $250; (Reso. Nos. 9509, 9460, 9449) 3rd and subsequent violations in 1 year: $500)

12.20.020 Providing false information to City Utilities. 500

12.32.010 Water use regulation. 100

15.04.070 Violations of Uniform Fire Code. 500 unless otherwise specified

16.04.050 Violations of California Building Code as amended. 500 unless otherwise specified

16.05.040 Violations of California Mechanical Code as amended500

16.06.050 Violations of California Residential Code as amended.500

16.08.040 Violations of California Plumbing Code as amended. 500

16.09.200260 Violations of Sewer Use Ordinance 1000

16.10.020 Construction of private sewer system. 750

16.10.050 Permit required - private sewage system. 500

16.11 (All Sections) Violations of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Ordinance 1000

16.13 (All Sections) Violations of the Food Facilities Ordinance 1000

16.14.040 Violations of California Green Building 500 Standards Code as amended

16.14.260 Failure to meet diversion requirements. $150 per ton of waste not diverted or $3000, whichever is
greater

16.14.370 Failure to meet diversion requirements. $150 per ton of waste not diverted or $3000, whichever is
greater

16.16.060 Violations of California Electrical Code as amended. 500

16.17.020 Violations of California Energy Code as amended. 500

16.18.020 Violations of International Pool and Spa Code as 500 amended

16.20.020 Design review required - signs. 500

16.20.090 Prohibited signs. 250

16.20.100 Prohibited locations - signs. 250

16.20.110 Fuel price signs required. 250

16.20.210 Non-compliance with sign ordinance. 250

16.20.230 Abandoned signs. 250

16.20.250 Parking of advertising vehicles. 250

16.24.080 Fence violation. 250

16.28.060 Permit required - excavation and grading. 500

16.28.330 Protection of adjacent property. 500

16.28.340 Deposits of earth, rock, etc. 500

16.32.010 Permit required - moving a building. 250

16.36.050 Curb painting without a permit. 100

16.36.060 House numbering required. 100

16.38.020 Certificate of occupancy – community housing. 500

16.40.040 Dangerous and substandard buildings. 500

16.40.090 Non-compliance with order of building official. 500

16.40.180 Interference with repair or demolition work. 500

16.42.090 Failure to submit seismic report. 250

16.45.070 Failure to pay fee - Stanford Research Park. 250

16.46.060 Failure to pay fee - San Antonio - West Bayshore. 250

16.47.050 Failure to pay housing impact fee. 250

16.49.050 Exterior alteration of downtown historic structures 10000 or a significant structure outside the downtown
without or in violation of permit
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16.49.060 Demolition of a significant downtown building 10000 without or in violation of permit

16.49.070 Demolition of a contributing downtown structure 10000 or significant structure outside the downtown
without or in violation of permit

16.49.080 Maintenance of downtown historic structure. 10000

16.49.090 Demolition of downtown historic structure. 10000

16.52.070 Construction - flood hazards. 500

16.59.090 Failure to pay fee- Citywide Transportation Impact. 250

16.60.090 Failure to pay fee- Charleston/Arastradero. 250

16.62.020 Maintenance of expired building permit 200 for 31st through 60th day 400 for 61st through 120th day
800 for 121st day and thereafter

16.66 (All Sections) Violations of Hauled Liquid Waste 1000 Ordinance

17.04.020 Violations of hazardous materials storage. 500, unless otherwise specified

17.04.030 Specific obligation - hazardous materials. 500

17.10.010 General obligation - underground storage tanks. 750 unless otherwise specified

17.10.040 Permit required - underground storage. 500

17.10.140 Financial responsibility - underground storage. 500

17.10.150 Monitoring underground storage tanks. 1000

17.10.170 Unlawful abandonment - underground storage tanks.1000

17.12.010 Permit required - hazardous materials storage. 750

17.12.020 New hazardous materials storage facilities. 750

17.12.060 Hazardous materials storage facilities. 750

17.16.010 Hazardous materials management plan. 250

17.20.010 Hazardous materials inventory statement. 250

17.24.010 Hazardous materials discharge report. 750

17.32.010 Permit required - storage of hazardous materials. 1000

18.01.080 Violation of zoning laws. 500

18.16.060(d)Hotel stay in excess of 30 days. 200

18.38.020 Planned Community zoning (unless otherwise 500 specified in PC ordinance) 2500 beginning the 181st day following notice of violation

Violations of Ordinance 5069 shall be subject to the penalties listed above except that the penalty for violations of Sections 4(b)(1),
(2), (6), and (7) of Ordinance 5069
shall not be subject to the
penalties above or to the
escalators for second, third and
subsequent violations, but shall be
$2157 per day, for each and every
day that a grocery store is not in
operation within College Terrace
Centre in accordance with the
terms of Ordinance 5069. (The City
Council intends to adjust this
penalty amount periodically in
future updates to this
administrative penalty schedule to
account for periodic increases in
the Consumer Price Index for All
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Urban Consumers.) In calculating
the penalties for such violations,
the City will allow for a grace
period for any daily violations that
do not exceed six (6) cumulative
months in any five (5) year period.

However, this grace period was
previously applied to violations
from 1/10/18 through 7/10/18, so
there is no entitlement to any
further grace period prior to
1/10/23.

18.42.060(a)Incompatibility of home occupations. 200

18.42.060(b) Employees of home occupation. 200

18.42.060(c) On site advertising of home occupation. 200

18.42.060(d) Floor area of home occupation. 200

18.42.060(e) Traffic related to home occupation. 200

18.42.060(f) Home occupation as nuisance. 200

18.42.060(g) Outdoor storage related to home occupation. 200

18.42.070 Servicing vehicles in residential zone. 250

18.52.050 Transportation demand management conditions 1000 4000 beginning the 181st day
following notice of violation

18.84.200 Temporary uses. 250

22.04.030 Compliance with park regulations. 46 for violation of regulation R1-6 requiring payment of Foothills Park
entry fee; 250 for violation of all
other Park & Open Space
Regulations.

22.04.040 Failure to obtain use permit. 300

22.04.150(b) Entry at unapproved location - Foothills Park 50

22.04.150(c) Person in park after hours - Foothills Park. 250

22.04.150(d) Speed limit 20MPH - Foothills Park. 250

22.04.150(e) Vehicles in Foothills Park after hours. 100

22.04.150(f) Skateboards and motorcycles - Foothills Park. 250

22.04.150(g) Smoking on trails - Foothills Park. 1000

22.04.150(h) Fires in Foothills Park. 1000

22.04.150(i) Use of trails - Foothills Park. 100

22.04.150(l) Unleashed dog - Foothills Park. 250

22.04.155 Restraint of dogs in City parks. 250

22.04.160 Permit required - sales in parks. 250

22.04.170 Violation of park use permit. 250

22.04.180 Sound in parks. 250

22.04.190 Unauthorized golf and other games in parks. 250

22.04.200 Unauthorized models and kites in parks. 100

22.04.210 Parking in parks. 100

22.04.215 Launch and takeout from ramp or dock. 250

22.04.220 Bicycle not permitted on trails. 250

22.04.230 Dumping in park. 1000

22.04.240 Interference with park use permit. 250

22.04.250 Park regulations . 250 unless otherwise specified

22.04.260 Discharge of weapons in park. 500

22.04.270 Removal of flora or fauna. 500
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22.04.280 Removal of turf or soil. 500

22.04.290(a) Damaging, defacing, etc., property. 1000

22.04.290(b) Marking, writing or printing on property. 1000

22.04.290(c) Attaching sign, etc., without permit. 500

22.04.290(d) Entering, etc., structure after posted hours. 250

22.04.290(e) Bringing portable tables without a permit. 100

22.04.300 Unlawful fire in city park. 1000

22.04.310 Enid Pearson Arastradero, Esther Park closure. 250

22.04.315 Byxbee Park and Baylands closed. 250

22.04.320 Parks closed. 250

22.04.321(a)Skateboarding in park after hours. 50

22.04.322 Trespass at Rinconada Park pool. 50

22.04.330 Alcohol in Cogswell Park. 250

22.04.331 Alcohol in Lytton Plaza. 250

22.04.332 Alcohol in Johnson Park. 250

22.04.333 Alcohol in Boulware Park. 250

22.04.334 Alcohol in Scott St. Minipark. 250

22.04.335 Alcohol in Greer Park. 250

22.04.336(a)Alcohol in Rinconada Park. 250

22.04.337 Alcohol in Mitchell Park. 250

22.04.338 Alcohol in Robles Park. 250

22.04.339 Alcohol in Hopkins Park. 250

22.04.340 Vehicles in park. 250

22.04.341 Alcohol in El Palo Alto Park. 250

22.04.342 Alcohol in Heritage Park. 250

22.04.343 Alcohol in Pardee Park. 250

22.04.350 Consumption of alcoholic beverage in vehicles. 250

22.04.360 Open container in park - alcoholic beverage. 250

22.04.370 Reckless driving in park. 250

22.04.380 Unlawful riding and towing in parks. 250

22.04.390 Duck pond. 100

SECTION 2. Municipal Code Civil Penalties. The civil penalty schedule for violations of the Palo Alto Municipal Code established by Resolution No. 10144 is hereby restated to read as follows*:

Standard penalty unless otherwise indicated below. $46

10.36.020 No parking in parkways. 46

10.36.030(a)Storage on the street (72 hours). 86

10.36.040(a)(1)Vehicle for sale on street. 46

10.36.040(a)(2)Repairing vehicle on street. 46

10.36.050 Not w/in 18” of left curb--One-way street. 46

10.36.090 Removal of chalk markings. 111

10.40.020(a)(1)Parking violation – red curb. 46

10.40.020(a)(4)Parking violation – green curb. 46

10.40.020(a)(5)Parking violation – blue curb. 308

10.40.020(b)Parking in violation of sign (except blue curb). 46

10.40.020(b)Unlawful disabled parking - signs (blue curb). 308

10.40.040(b)Commercial vehicle double parking. 46

10.40.050 Unlawful parking in yellow loading zone. 46

10.40.060 Unlawful parking in passenger loading zone. 46

10.40.070 Unlawful alley parking. 46
*NOT YET APPROVED*
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10.40.100(g)Parking in a bus zone. 46

10.44.010(b)Overtime parking (limited time zone). 41

10.44.010(c)Additional violation of time limited or no 44 parking zones.

10.44.020(a)Oversized vehicle parking in residential or 46 public facilities zones 2am-6am.

10.44.040(b)Not in space marking. 46

10.44.050(b)Parking violation--temporary sign. 46

10.44.060 Dealers--parking for sale or repair. 46

10.44.070(b)Parking in violation of posted sign. 46

10.44.080 Vehicle obstruction of roadway or lot. 46

10.44.090 Unattended vehicle, engine running. 111

10.45.110 Parking in on-street valet parking space. 46

10.46.110 Overtime residential parking permit (CT) 53

10.48.030 Truck route violation. 211

10.50.100(a)Violation of posted RPP permit sign 53

10.60.070(c)Permit not properly displayed. 41

10.60.070(d)Overtime permit parking in City lot. 41

10.60.070(e)Parking without permit in permit area. 46

22.04.150(e)In Foothills Park after hours. 111

22.04.210 Parking in parks. 111
Late payment penalty. 35
Collection cost penalty. 35% of listed penalty

*All penalties include state-mandated assessments pursuant to Gov’t. Code 76000, S.B 1407(2008), and Government Code 76000.3 (S.B. 857, 2008) totaling $12.50.

SECTION 3. Vehicle Code Civil Penalties. The civil penalty schedule for violations of the California Vehicle Code established by Resolution No. 10144 is hereby restated to read as follows*:

5200 No front license plate. $78
(If corrected within 31 days) 10 (state mandated)
5204(a) No registration tabs on license plate. 78
(If corrected within 31 days) 10 (state mandated)
21113(a) Parking on public grounds. 46
22500(a) Parking in an intersection. 46
22500(b) Parking in a crosswalk. 46
22500(d) Parking w/in 15 feet--fire station driveway. 46 22500(e) Blocking driveway. 46
22500(f) Parking on sidewalk. 46
22500(g) Parking or stopping--excavation site, etc. 46 22500(h) Double parking on roadway. 46
22500(i) Parking in a bus zone. 261
22500(l) Parking in front of accessible curb. 303
22500.1 Parking in a fire lane (public or private). 46 22502 Right hand wheels not w/in 18” of rt. curb. 46
22505(b) Parking on state highway violation. 46
22507.8(a-b)Unlawful parking in handicapped space. 303 22507.8(c)(1-2)Straddling Lines/Cross hatched, disabled. 303 22511.57(a) Parking/standing of vehicle in disabled parking $753 stall or space with invalid license/placard.
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22511.57(b) Unauthorized use of license/placard for vehicle $753 parking/standing in disabled parking stall or space.
22511.57(c) Parking/standing of vehicle in disabled parking $753 stall or space with counterfeit, forged, altered or
mutilated license/placard for disabled.
22514 Parking within 15 feet of fire hydrant. 46
22515 Unattended vehicle, engine running. 111
22516 Person locked in vehicle. 111
22521 Parking within 7 1/2 feet of railroad tracks. 46 22522 Parking near sidewalk access ramp. 303
22523(a) Unlawful abandonment of vehicle on highway. 131 22523(b) Abandoned vehicle--public/private property. 131 22526 Entering/blocking intersection – anti-gridlock. 131 22951 No street, alley parking--patron vehicles. 46

*All penalties include state-mandated assessments pursuant to Gov’t. Code 76000, S.B 1407(2008), and Government Code 76000.3 (S.B. 857, 2008) totaling $12.50.

SECTION 4. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution does not meet the definition of a project under Public Resources Code Section 21065, thus, no environmental assessment under the California Environmental Quality Act is required.

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SECTION 5. The changes made in this Resolution shall be effective upon the effective date of the ordinance amending PAMC Chapter PAMC 4.54 and 4.56 introduced on the same date (December 1, 2025) as this Resolution.

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ABSTENTIONS:

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ATTEST: APPROVED:

________________________________ ________________________________ City Clerk Mayor

________________________________ ________________________________ City Attorney or Designee City Manager

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Chief of Police

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