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The City of Salinas
Blue Curb Markings on Residential Streets Policy
Policy adopted on . Resolution No.
The City of Salinas is committed to providing facilities that improve accessibility for disabled members of the community, while also being sensitive to parking impacts in neighborhoods.
Under California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21458(a)(5), blue curb markings may be installed on a city street to designated parking space for the sole use of vehicles bearing a special handicap license plate or displaying an appropriate placard. It is important to note that the installation of blue curbs markings decreases the amount of available on-street in residential neighborhoods where there may be high parking demand.
Residents may submit an app lication to the City for the installation of a blue curb markings on their street. In an effort to be fair and consistent with each request the City has developed thi s policy with uniform criteria for conside ring when to install blue curb markings on resi dential streets. More specifically, this policy is intended to ensure the applicant has a valid permanent disabled persons placard, and that the private residence lacks an adequate driveway.
I. Application
In order to receive consideration under this policy, an applicant must submit a complete application form to the City of Salinas P ublic W orks Department, ATTN: Traffic and Transportation Division, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, California 93901.
II. Criteria
Effective on the adoption of this policy, requests for blue curb markings in single- family residential streets shall be subject to the following criteria:
1. A Complete Signed Application and Waiver Liability Form:
An applicant must submit a complete Special Parking Restrictions Requests Form with a signed liability waiver. Incomplete, applications will be returned to the applicant with notes for correction. If an applicant fails to complete the application the request will be denied.
2. P roof of a permanent disabled placard:
Applicant must possess a valid State issued permanent disable plate or placard.
Proof can be provided by submitting a copy of supporting documentation issued by the DMV. Temporary disability placards are not eligible for the installation of a blue curb markings.
3. Proof of Residence:
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This c riterion requires that the applicant demonstrate they are a resident of the requested address. The address must be a single- family residence. Proof can b e provided by submitting a copy a utility bill, state issued ID, or rental agreement . If the applicant is a renter, the owner must also provide a letter of concurrence with the request.
4. Description of the Situation that validates the need.
This cr iterion requires that the applicant describe the situation. The applicant will demonstrate th at all other options for off -street parking have been exhaust ed.
Locations with driveways over fourteen ( 14) feet wide shall not be eligible for blue curb markings under this policy.
III. Consideration
The City Engineer will approve or deny a request for on-street accessible parking based on the information gathered during the evaluation process. The City Engineer, at his or her discretion, may examine other considerations not part of this Policy’s criteria.
Results of these considerations may become the basis to approve or deny the request.
The decision of the City Engineer is final unless appealed to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. If the request for on-street accessible parking is approved by the City Engineer, staff will mail a letter to all residents on the block to inform them of the installation.
IV. Appeals
A decision to approve or deny the request may be appealed to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. The applicant or a neighboring resident on the street may appeal the decision. Residents will have twenty-eight (28) calendar days to appeal the decision to the Traffic and Transportation Commission following mailing of the notification to neighbors.
Submitted appeals shall:
1. Be in writing and addresses to the City of Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission;
2. Provide grounds for the appeal specifying how the decision is not in alignment with this policy; and
3. Include a recommended alternative action.
V. Installation
Following the twenty-eight (28) day appeals period, if approved, a high-priority service request for installation will be issued so that the space can be installed as soon as possible, pending weather delays and work crew availability. The limits of the blue curb markings will be marked in the field by Public Works staff for proper installation.
VI. Annual Renewal
The City will schedule annu al maintenance of the blue curb markings following an annual renewal confirmation from the applicant. The City will mail notices to the I:\PWTra\Policy-Disabled blue Parking Zone-Residential2023 UPDATE DISABLED PARKING (BLUE) ZONES AT RESIDENTIAL STREETS_REV 2
applicant beginning in May of each year to determine if the applicant wishes to maintain the curb markings and requesting confirmation. A ser ies of 3 noti ces will be issued to the applicant and if no res ponse is received by June 30 th, the curb markings will be scheduled for removal. If the applicant renews the curb markings , public works crews will refresh the blue curb markings by September 30th.
VII. Removal
The City E ngineer, at his or her discretion, may remov e any Disabled (Blue) Parking Zone if they determine it is no longer needed (e.g., when resident has moved, when the situation no longer meets the above criteria, etc.). Following the decision to re move curb markings, the City will mail notices to surrounding area, and r esidents will have a twenty-eight (28) day appeals period days to appeal the decision to the Traffic and Transportation Commission.