On-street valet parking zone.
San José Municipal Code § 11.54.410
in effect11.54.410 - On-street valet parking zone.
The director may establish an on-street valet parking zone upon the request by a business if each of the following conditions exist:
A. The business requesting the establishment of an on-street valet zone is able to demonstrate a necessity for valet parking service on the side of the block immediately adjacent to the business; and
B. The business is able to show that sufficient or conveniently located parking is not readily available for its daily operations; and
C. The business requesting the on-street valet parking zone is located on the side of the block adjacent to the proposed zone; and
D. The establishment of an on-street valet parking zone would not result in inadequate on-street parking or inadequate freight loading zones established pursuant to Part 2 of this chapter to accommodate the needs of other businesses or residences located on either side of the street on the city block upon which the proposed on-street valet parking zone would be established; and
E. The business can demonstrate that its proposed valet service operations will not negatively impact on-street traffic flow; and
F. The business has provided an on-street valet parking zone traffic and operations plan. The on-street valet parking zone traffic and operations plan shall include:
1. The proposed weekly schedule of the valet operation.
2. Proposed staffing for the valet operation.
3. Contact information for both the business and proposed valet service operator.
4. Proof that the business has secured adequate parking in an off-street parking facility.
5. Routes to and from the off-street parking facility that mitigate traffic impacts in the area.
6. Proof that the business and/or its proposed valet service operator has obtained an insurance policy for its valet service operations in a form acceptable to the director of finance or the director's authorized designee ("risk manager").
(Ord. 27182.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11.54OTLOZO_PT4REVAPAZO_11.54.410REVAPAZOFetched: 11/1/2026