PARKING AND STANDING

Raleigh City Code pt. 11, ch. 2, art. J

in effect

Raleigh City Code § 11-2170 PENALTIES.

Sec. 11-2170. - PENALTIES. All offenses set out in Article J of this chapter shall be punished as civil offenses pursuant to G.S. 160A-175. Violations shall not be misdemeanors or infractions pursuant to G.S. 14-4. (Ord. No. 1986-774, §4, 4-15-86; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2171 PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES.

Sec. 11-2171. - PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) Obstructing traffic. It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any motor vehicle upon a street, alley or parking facility owned, leased, maintained, or controlled by the City in such manner or under such conditions as to obstruct the free movement of vehicular traffic, except as otherwise provided by City Code or law. (b) Designated places. Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle (attended or unattended) except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device in any of the following places: (1) On a sidewalk, in the area between the roadway and the sidewalk, in the area between the right-of-way line and the roadway or in the median area of a divided roadway. (2) On or within twelve (12) feet of a crosswalk. (3) Within an intersection or withintwenty-five (25) feet thereof. (4) Within twenty-five (25) feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of a street or roadway. (5) Underpass approaches. No motor vehicle shall park on either side of any street approaching a railroad underpass or overhead bridge within fifty (50) feet in any direction of the outer edge of such underpass or overhead bridge. (6) Grade crossing approaches. No vehicle shall park on either side of any street approaching a grade crossing within fifty (50) feet of the closest rail; provided, that where existing permanent structures are located along the street and closer than fifty (50) feet, parking may be permitted in front of such structures, unless otherwise prohibited, if the parking does not interfere with the view in either direction of an approaching locomotive or train. (7) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic. (8) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure or within any underpass structure. (9) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped, standing or parked at the edge or curb of a street. (10) Within fifteen (15) feet in either direction of a fire hydrant, unless a greater or lesser distance is designated by action of the Council and appropriate signs or markings are displayed. (11) Within five (5) feet on either side from a private road or driveway, or in such a manner to block the passage of vehicles to or from such road or driveway. (12) In any parking place designated as a car share space unless the vehicle belongs to a car sharing agency or company approved by and listed with the City of Raleigh pursuant to §11-2001 of this Code. (Code 1959, §21-34(a); Ord. No. 1982-821, §1, 1-5-82; Ord. No. 1982-933, §1, 6-29-82; Ord. No. 1990-591, §1, 6-5-90; Ord. No. 2012-122, §2, 11-20-12, eff. 11-27-12; Ord. No. 2013-239, §2, 11-5-13; Ord. No. 2016-613, §2, 6-21-16, eff. 6-26-16; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2172 NO PARKING ZONES.

Sec. 11-2172. - NO PARKING ZONES. When signs are erected or painted on the street giving notice thereof, no person shall at any time, except during church services on Sundays, or other times designated in official Traffic Schedule No. 13, park any vehicle within the areas designated as "no parking" zones; provided, use of such areas for church services on Sunday shall not be construed to permit parking where parking is otherwise prohibited by this article. The Transportation Department shall erect or paint signs at locations designated as "no parking" zones. Locations designed as "no parking" zones shall be as set out in official Traffic Schedule No. 13, "No Parking Zones." (Code 1959, §21-34(e); Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2173 NO STOPPING OR STANDING ZONES.

Sec. 11-2173. - NO STOPPING OR STANDING ZONES. When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall at any time stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle within the areas designated as "no stopping or standing" zones. Stopping or standing shall be unlawful in such zones, as designated in official Traffic Schedule No. 14, "No Stopping or Standing Zones." (Code 1959, §21-34(g); Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2174 PARKING TIME LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES.

Sec. 11-2174. - PARKING TIME LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES. (a) When signs are erected adjacent to parking spaces in each block giving notice thereof, no person shall park a motor vehicle for longer than the limits stated on the signs, as the same are set out in official Traffic Schedule No. 15, "Parking Time Limits." A vehicle may park in a timed zone more than once during a day, provided the vehicle is moved prior to the expiration of the time which is legally allowed and does not return to the same block for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes. "Parking Time Limited" zones are to be enforced in accordance with Traffic Schedule 15 "Parking Time Limits," provided that such parking time limits shall not be applicable in the following cases: (1) On Sundays and all City observed holidays. (2) At locations specified in §11-2172, §11-2178, §11-2179, or as provided in Article K of this chapter. (b) Each interval of time, equal to the legally allowable parking time in any particular zone, by which a vehicle remains beyond the legal time, shall be a separate violation. For example, each hour or part thereof a vehicle remains past the first hour in a one-hour parking zone shall constitute a separate violation. (Code 1959, §21-37; Ord. No. 1981-691, §2, 6-16-81; Ord. No. 1997-76, §1, 3-4-97; Ord. No. 2006-998, §1, 4-18-06; Ord. No. 2012-35, §1, 4-3-12, eff. 4-10-12; Ord. No. 2013-239, §2, 11-5-13; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2175 PARKING LIMITATIONS ON CITY PARKING FACILITIES.

Sec. 11-2175. - PARKING LIMITATIONS ON CITY PARKING FACILITIES. (a) As used in this article, the term City Parking Facilities shall mean any off-street area, structure or garage that is owned, leased, maintained or controlled by the City for the purpose of vehicle parking, except for those areas within a City park as provided for in §§ 9-2013, 9-2014. The term City Parking Facilities shall also mean parking spaces, driveways, entrances, exits, lanes and aisles located therein or appurtenant thereto. (b) Except as otherwise expressly provided and permitted in this section, a vehicle may be parked within City Parking Facilities only in those locations designated by the Director or designee, provided, however, it shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle on or within City Parking Facilities, or to suffer or permit any vehicle owned or operated by him to stop, stand, or park on or within such City Parking Facilities. (c) Any vehicle unlawfully stopping, standing, or parking in violation of this section shall constitute an offense enforceable by civil penalties set out in article B of Part 11 of City Code, or by any lawful enforcement method, including towing as provided in Parts 9, 11 and 12 of City Code. (d) The Director or designee is authorized to enforce violations of this section and this article, and implement procedures to administer the provisions of this section and article. (e) To facilitate the safe and efficient use of City Parking Facilities, the Director or designee may designate with appropriate markings or signage within or immediately adjacent to City Parking Facilities parking spaces, parking zones, lanes and aisles, driveways, entrances and exits for use by authorized vehicles or persons. (f) The City Council shall have authority to establish parking fees, hours of operation, and time limits for parking spaces within City Parking Facilities which shall be in accordance with the City of Raleigh Fee Schedule and adopted traffic schedules. (g) The Director or designee may reserve and designate with appropriate markings or signage parking spaces within City Parking Facilities for vehicles operated by members of the City Council and City employees while they are performing official duties of the City, and parking spaces for public use or reserved public parking through the use of parking meters, pay stations, signs, striping or other appropriate methods. (h) It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle other than a compact vehicle, as defined in § 11-2001, within a space marked as "compact vehicles only." (Code 1959, §21-34(b)—(d); Ord. No. 1982-876, §1, 3-23-82; Ord. No. 1993-151, §1, 4-6-93; Ord. No. 1998-454, §17, 11-4-98; Ord. No. 2008-434, §§1, 2, 8-5-08; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2176 TRUCK, TRAILER, BUS PARKING.

Sec. 11-2176. - TRUCK, TRAILER, BUS PARKING. It shall be unlawful for any motor truck carriers operating as either common or contract carriers over regular or irregular routes, all passenger bus carriers, and all other owners of motor trucks or trailers of any kind, including house trailers, whose trucks, truck-trailers, trailers, semi-trailers, house trailers or buses at any time are operated into, out of, through, or within the corporate limits of the City and the drivers and operators of any such vehicles, to use City rights-of-way, or City owned or leased property for parking and storing those vehicles within the City's corporate limits except for the purposes of travel and transporting, loading and unloading passengers and except for temporary parking in cases of emergency involving a mechanical breakdown necessitating repairs to any such vehicle. Provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to mass transit buses, trucks that have overall dimensions that do not exceed a width of eight (8) feet with an overall length of twenty (20) feet or less, nor shall they apply to school buses or vehicles parked in conformity with City Code. (Code 1959, §21-36; Ord. No. 1977-420, §1, 1-4-77; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2177 STANDING FOR LOADING ONLY.

Sec. 11-2177. - STANDING FOR LOADING ONLY. (a) Passenger loading and unloading. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose other than for actively loading or unloading passengers in any place marked as a passenger loading and unloading zone during the hours when the restrictions applicable to such zones or stops are effective. In no case shall the stopping, standing, or parking in such zone exceed ten (10) minutes. Passenger loading and unloading zones and the restrictions applicable thereto, shall be as stated in official Traffic Schedule No. 16, "Passenger Loading and Unloading Zones. (b) Materials loading and unloading. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose other than for actively unloading and delivering, or picking up and loading materials in any place marked as a "Materials Loading and Unloading Zone" during hours when the provisions applicable to such zones are in effect. Unless otherwise stated, these loading zones shall be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. In no case shall the stopping, standing, or parking in such zone exceed sixty (60) minutes. Materials Loading and Unloading Zones and the restrictions applicable thereto shall be as stated in official Traffic Schedule No. 17, "Materials Loading and Unloading Zones." (c) Commercial vehicle only loading zone. (i) Definition. For purposes of this section, "commercial vehicle" shall mean a truck or other vehicle which is used principally for business purposes and upon which the name, logo, or other designation of the person owning or operating the vehicle is painted, or otherwise permanently affixed to the vehicle in letters or markings at least two inches in height, or which displays a valid commercial license plate issued by any state. (ii) Use, generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to either park any vehicle (1) other than a commercial vehicle, in any commercial loading zone as designated by the City in official Traffic Schedule No. 24, or (2) in a commercial loading zone during the enforcement hours stated in Traffic Schedule No. 24, "Commercial Loading" Zones," for any purpose other than actively loading or unloading property, goods or merchandise from a commercial vehicle, provided that such loading or unloading shall not exceed sixty (60) minutes. In addition to any applicable fine or penalty, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to being cited at the discretion of any law or parking enforcement officer. The restrictions applicable to commercial vehicle loading zones shall be described in official Traffic Schedule No. 24, "Commercial Loading Zones." (d) Musician loading and unloading zone. (i) Area affected. This section shall apply only within the downtown business district bounded by Peace Street on the North, South Street on the South, East Street on the East, West Street northward to Hillsborough Street on the West, and Glenwood Avenue from Hillsborough Street to Peace Street also on the West. Musician loading zones and the restrictions applicable thereto, shall be designated in official Traffic Schedule No. 27, "Musician Loading Zones." (ii) Use, generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to either (1) park any vehicle, other than an authorized musician loading vehicle, in any musician loading and unloading zone as designated by the City in official Traffic Schedule No. 27, or (2) during the enforcement hours described in Traffic Schedule No. 27, "Musician Loading Zones," to utilize such zone for any purpose other than actively loading or unloading musical instruments and other related equipment. Any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to being cited with a violation notice with the applicable fine or penalty at the discretion of any law enforcement officer or parking enforcement officer. (iii) Definition. For purposes of this section, "musician loading vehicle" shall mean any vehicle displaying a valid musician loading permit issued by the City of Raleigh and parked with the emergency flashers activated for the purpose of actively loading and unloading musical instruments and/or other equipment used in the performance of music. In no case shall the stop for loading or unloading exceed thirty (30) minutes. Unless otherwise indicated, musician loading and unloading zones shall be in effect 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday. (e) Food Truck Loading Zones. (i) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "food truck" shall have the meaning defined in § 12-1024.1 (a). (ii) Use, generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to either (1) park any vehicle, other than a food truck as defined in, and permitted in accordance with § 12-1024.1, in any food truck loading and unloading zone as designated by the City in official Traffic Schedule No. 13, or (2) park any vehicle in such zone during the enforcement hours stated in Traffic Schedule No. 13, "No Parking Zones." Any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to being cited with a violation notice with the applicable fine or penalty at the discretion of any law enforcement officer or parking enforcement officer. (f) Mixed-Use Loading Zone. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or length of time other than for actively loading, unloading, delivering or picking up of any kind in any place marked as a Mixed-Use Loading and Unloading zone during hours when the provisions applicable to such zones are in effect. In no case shall the stopping, standing, or parking in such zone exceed thirty (30) minutes. Mixed-Use Loading and unloading zones and the restrictions applicable thereto shall be as stated in official Traffic Schedule No. 29, "Mixed-Use Loading Zones." (g) Exemption for television transmission. Notwithstanding provisions of this section to the contrary, and for the sole purpose of television signal transmission, it shall be lawful for a vehicle containing mobile television transmission equipment to park in a space designated as a loading zone. Provided, however, that such vehicle shall only remain in the loading zone for the minimum period of time required to prepare for the transmission of live television signals, and in no event for longer than one (1) hour. (h) Curbside pickup zone. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or length of time other than for actively picking up retail goods ordered by telephone or through the Internet in any place marked as a Curbside Pickup Zone during hours when the provisions applicable to such zones are in effect. In no case shall the stopping, standing, or parking in such zone exceed thirty (30) minutes. Curbside Pickup Zones and the restrictions applicable thereto shall be as stated in official Traffic Schedule No. 30, "Curbside Pickup Zones." (Code 1959, §21-28; Ord. No. 2006-990, §§1, 2, 3-21-06; Ord. No. 2006-67, §§1, 2, 8-8-06; Ord. No. 2015-525, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20; Ord. No. 2022-321, §1, 1-18-22)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2178 BUS ZONES.

Sec. 11-2178. - BUS ZONES. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle other than a bus in a bus zone. Bus zones shall be used for the exclusive purpose of loading and unloading passengers to and from the bus. The driver of a bus shall not park a bus or permit a bus to stand within City streets or rights-of-way other than at a bus zone or bus stop except that this provision shall not prohibit the driver of any such vehicle from temporarily stopping in accordance with applicable traffic or parking regulations at any place for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in, loading or unloading passengers. Bus zones shall be located as stated in official Traffic Schedule No. 19, "Bus Zones." (Code 1959, §21-39; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2179 STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING CLOSE TO CURB.

Sec. 11-2179. - STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING CLOSE TO CURB. (a) No person shall stop, stand or park in a roadway upon which the boundaries of individual parking spaces are marked on the pavement other than parallel with the front of the curb or edge of the roadway, headed in the direction of traffic and completely within the boundaries of the delineated parking space. When no parking space boundaries are marked on the roadway the vehicle shall be parked as above except that it may not be farther than twelve (12) inches from the curb or edge of the roadway if there is no curb. On streets which have been marked or signed for angle parking vehicles shall be parked at the angle to the curb indicated by such marks or signs. The requirement that the vehicle be headed in the direction of traffic is not applicable if the parking space in question is on a street of two (2) lanes or less, without a marked center line, and located in a residentially zoned area. (b) For the purposes of this section "front of the curb" shall mean the roadside of the curb that is raised above and perpendicular to the gutter. (c) For the purposes of this section "edge of the roadway" shall mean the portion of the right-of-way where the improved area designed and ordinarily used for vehicular traffic meets the unimproved area not designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic. (Ord. No. 1995-607, §1, 4-18-95; Ord. No. 2010-705, §1, 2-16-10; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2180 UNLAWFUL PURPOSES FOR PARKING.

Sec. 11-2180. - UNLAWFUL PURPOSES FOR PARKING. No person shall stand or park a vehicle within City maintained right-of-way for the principal purpose of: (1) Displaying it for sale. (2) Washing, greasing, or repairing such vehicle, except repairs necessitated by emergency. (3) Storage as defined in § 11-2182 (a)(3). Abandoned vehicles may be subject to removal pursuant to Part 12, chapter 7, of City Code. (Code 1959, §21-41; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2181 TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTIONS BY CHIEF OF POLICE.

Sec. 11-2181. - TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTIONS BY CHIEF OF POLICE. (a) The Chief of the Police Department, or his duly appointed representative, is authorized to prohibit on a temporary basis the parking of vehicles under the following circumstances; provided, however, that this authorization shall apply only to areas not having parking meters except as set out below: (1) Along parade routes permitted by the Police Department of the City for a period of two (2) hours before a parade begins until one (1) hour after the end thereof along streets having parking meters or any other streets within the City. (2) Adjacent to curbs where street or public utility repairs are being made or are to be made if the parking at those curbs would interfere with the repair work. (3) Reserved. (4) Reserved. (5) Adjacent to the curb where parking would interfere with special events which may be lawfully conducted on the streets or sidewalks of the City. (b) It shall be unlawful to park a motor vehicle in the prohibited areas after signs, traffic cones, or other devices have been conspicuously placed to give notice that parking is prohibited. (Ord. No. 1984-452, §4, 12-4-84; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2182 CONTROLLED PARKING RESIDENTIAL AREA.

Sec. 11-2182. - CONTROLLED PARKING RESIDENTIAL AREA. (a) Definitions. As used in this section the following definitions apply: (1) Controlled parking residential area shall mean an area designated herein for restricted residential parking pursuant to criteria established in this section. (2) Residential parking permit shall mean a permit issued hereunder by the City and authorizing the vehicle bearing such permit to be parked for a period in excess of posted limits in a controlled parking residential area. (3) Storage shall mean any vehicle that has been parked on a street within a residential zoning district in the same block for seven (7) days or longer. (b) Study. Upon citizen request or on its own initiative, the City may study the feasibility and desirability of establishing or eliminating one or more controlled parking residential areas. A study shall consider, among other things: (1) The effect on the safety of residents of the area under consideration from intensive use by nonresidents for parking of vehicles, including the storage of vehicles. (2) The need of the residents of the area to obtain adequate on-street parking adjacent to or close by their places of residence. (3) The difficulty or inability of residents of the area to secure adequate on-street parking adjacent to or close by their places of residence because of widespread use of available parking spaces in that area by nonresident transient motorists. (4) The impact of major public facilities and programs on the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the area and any unreasonable burdens placed on those residents in securing adequate on-street parking and gaining access to their places of residence by virtue of such facilities and programs. (5) The likelihood of alleviating, by use of a parking permit system, any problem of unavailability of residential parking spaces. (6) The desire of the residents in the area for the institution of a parking permit system and the willingness of those residents to bear the administrative costs incidental to the issuance of permits authorized by this section. (7) The need for all residential permit spaces to be available in the area under consideration for use by visitors and the general public for at least sixteen (16) hours, with or without time restriction. (8) Such other factors as the Director shall deem relevant. (c) Petition and designation. Procedures for submitting a petition and designation of the controlled parking residential area are as follows: (1) Petitions shall be on forms prepared and promulgated by the City. The petition shall identify the boundaries of and streets within the proposed controlled parking residential area and shall be signed by an adult resident from at least seventy (70) per cent of the units eligible for a permit contained in each block of the proposed controlled parking residential area or by an authorized representative of these residents. The Director shall determine the showing necessary to establish a representative's authority. Completed petitions shall be submitted to the Director who shall determine their sufficiency. Any insufficient petition shall be remanded to the individual submitting it, with instructions for correction of deficiencies. (2) If the Director proposes to establish a controlled parking residential area, residents within the area proposed for the designation may petition for the establishment of the area. (3) A controlled parking residential area must contain either at least eight (8) contiguous block faces or must be a contiguous expansion of an existing controlled parking residential area and the area is abutted by property primarily in residential zoning districts. A block face as used herein shall mean one side of a street between two (2) intersecting streets. (4) No controlled parking residential area shall be established unless at least seventy (70) per cent of the households eligible for a permit within the proposed area have properly signed a petition in favor of the proposed restrictions. (5) Upon establishment of a controlled parking residential area and in accordance with the Council's directions, the Director shall cause to be posted parking signs in the area, which signs shall prescribe times, locations and conditions under which parking may be by permit only. (6) The Council may enact a temporary controlled parking residential area for a period of up to one (1) year only. In light of its temporary nature, the Council may apply special provisions to this temporary controlled parking residential area including provisions relating to permit fees. No temporary controlled parking residential area may operate longer than one (1) year. After the one-year temporary period expires, unless the Council provides otherwise, the controlled parking residential area will continue in place and all provisions applicable to a regular controlled parking residential area will apply. (d) Permit display. Residential parking permits shall be issued by the Director of Transportation electronically unless a physical permit is specifically requested by the resident. If issued physically, the permit shall be attached to the driver's side of the vehicle either on the rear bumper or back window of the vehicle for which it is issued and shall contain the vehicle license number, the permit's year of issue, and the identification number of the controlled parking residential area for which it was issued. (e) Eligibility for permit. A resident within the boundaries of a controlled parking residential area that resides in a detached house, attached house, or townhouse, as such terms are defined in the City's Unified Development Ordinance, shall be eligible to receive one (1) residential parking permit for each vehicle that is principally operated by the resident. The Director shall verify the residence address of persons obtaining such permits and shall record on the face of the permit the license number of the vehicle and the letter designation of the controlled parking residential area for which it is issued. As proof of residency, the Director may require utility bills, notarized affidavits of the landlord, auto registration cards and other documentation deemed necessary naming the permittee and showing an address within the controlled parking residential area. Residential parking permits issued for vehicles used by nonresidents of the controlled parking residential area or used for purposes of daily commuting to the area or for purposes of storage of a nonresident's vehicle are void. Any care provider who provides regular medical or in-home care services for more than two (2) continuous hours within a 24-hour period to persons residing in a controlled parking residential area may apply to the Director for a controlled residential parking permit. Upon approval of the permit and proper display of the parking permit in accordance with this section, all parking rights and privileges extended to vehicles displaying a residential parking permit shall apply. The Director may verify that medical and in-home care services are still being provided by the permittee or prospective permittee. As proof, the Director may require a certification that regular care is needed and being provided to persons residing in a controlled parking residential area. The permit under this subsection is made subject to the provision of such care by the permittee and shall automatically expire upon cessation of such care. (f) Permit issuance fee. The Director or designee shall issue residential parking permit decals for an annual administrative fee established by the Council. The fee shall not be prorated for partial years. No residential parking permit shall be transferred to another vehicle. The charge for replacement of damaged or faded permits shall be established by the Council except that a replacement permit shall be issued without cost if an individual returns a current used permit, or scrapings from the permit, and shows proof of purchase to the Director or if an individual shows proof to the Director of change in registration number for the vehicle. Residential parking permits shall be issued on a calendar year basis, and shall expire at midnight on December 31 of each year. Provided it shall not be unlawful to continue to park an authorized vehicle in a controlled parking residential area during the period between December 31 and February 14 inclusive, if a residential parking permit for the vehicle was issued for the previous immediate calendar year. (g) Restrictions. (1) No person shall display a residential parking permit on a vehicle unless such vehicle displays the same vehicle license number as shown on the residential>parking permit; and any such use or display except as authorized herein shall constitute a violation of this Code by the permittee and by the person who so used or displayed the residential parking permit. (2) It shall constitute a violation of this Code for any person to falsely represent himself as eligible for a residential parking permit or to furnish any false information in an application to the City in order to obtain a residential parking permit. (3) The Director is authorized to revoke the residential parking permit of any permittee found to be in violation of this section, and, upon written notification thereof, the permittee shall surrender such permit to the Director. Failure, when so requested, to surrender a residential parking permit, so revoked, shall constitute a violation of this Code. (h) Compliance with signs. The Council may establish parking restrictions that apply within a controlled parking residential area. When parking time limited restriction signs are erected adjacent to streets in a controlled parking residential area, no person shall park a vehicle for longer than the posted time on the same block more than once during the time restricted portion of the calendar day, unless such vehicle has a properly displayed residential parking permit or has been issued an electronic permit for the area in which parked, provided that these provisions shall not apply to locations specified in §11-2172 (no parking zones), (§11-2171 (no-parking places), §11-2173 (no stopping or standing) §11-2174 (time limited parking), §11-2177 (loading zones), §11-2178 (bus zones), and §11-2202 (meter zones). A residential parking permit shall not guarantee or reserve to the holder a parking space within a designated controlled parking residential area. (i) Visitor Parking Pass. A resident within a residential controlled parking area may apply to the Director for a residential visitor parking pass which, if approved, shall be issued electronically to the resident, unless a physical permit is specifically requested. If a physical permit is issued, the permit must be fully completed and placed face up on the dash of the visitor's vehicle so that it is clearly visible on the curb side of the vehicle. Each visitor parking pass shall be valid for a single twenty-four (24) hour time period. If multiple days are desired for a particular visitor, then the resident must obtain from the City additional visitor parking passes. (Ord. No. 1979-8, 2-6-79; Ord. No. 1981-657A, §1, 5-5-81; Ord. No. 1982-834, §1, 2-2-82; Ord. No. 1996-820, §1, 2-6-96; Ord. No. 2007-182, §1, 3-20-07; Ord. No. 2018-817, §1, 4-17-18; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20; Ord. No. (2023) 535, § 1, 7-5-23)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2183 PARKING, OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED AT MOORE SQUARE TRANSIT TRANSFER FACILITY.

Sec. 11-2183. - PARKING, OBSTRUCTIONS PROHIBITED AT MOORE SQUARE TRANSIT TRANSFER FACILITY. After appropriate signs have been erected or affixed giving notice of these regulations, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate, stand, or park any motor vehicle or to allow other physical obstructions by equipment, structures, or other means in those areas of the GoRaleigh Station (formerly Moore Square Transit Mall) transit transfer facility designated and intended for the passage of buses or for pedestrians, except by a permit issued under applicable City policies and in compliance with any and all conditions of such permit; provided, however, this prohibition shall not apply to GoRaleigh and City transit vehicles, police, fire or other emergency vehicles, or privately owned motorized equipment such as wheelchairs or prosthetic equipment providing transport to the physically handicapped. (Ord. No. 1987-912, §1, 2-3-87; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2184 TAXI ZONES.

Sec. 11-2184. - TAXI ZONES. When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle except officially licensed taxis in taxi zones described in official Traffic Schedule No. 22. Taxi operators may park in such zones while waiting for riders provided that they remain within five (5) feet of their cab at all times unless expeditiously assisting a passenger. (Ord. No. 1989-467, §1, 12-5-89; Ord. No. 2003-390, §1, 2-18-03; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2185 POLICE VEHICLE PARKING ZONE.

Sec. 11-2185. - POLICE VEHICLE PARKING ZONE. No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle except official law enforcement vehicles in any area described as a police vehicle parking zone in official Traffic Schedule No. 23. A police vehicle includes but is not limited to any car, truck, trailer, motorcycle, van or any combination of the above used for the purpose of enforcing the laws, ordinances and regulations of the City of Raleigh. (Ord. No. 2001-973, §1, 4-3-01; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2186 VALET PARKING.

Sec. 11-2186. - VALET PARKING. (a) Definitions. (1) Valet parking services shall mean the provision of services in or upon City streets or rights-of-way for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers to and from vehicles and providing for the parking and retrieval of those vehicles from a location other than where the loading and unloading occurred. (2) Valet parking operator shall mean the person or entity that has been granted a permit to provide valet parking services within an approved valet zone as authorized in this section. (3) Annual valet parking permit shall mean a permit issued by the Director of Transportation or designee authorizing the holder of the permit to use City streets or rights-of-way to provide valet parking services within an approved valet parking zone on an annual basis. Such permit shall expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed upon application accompanied by the appropriate fee. The valet parking application fee shall not be prorated for portions of a year. (4) Temporary valet parking permit shall mean a permit issued by the Director or designee authorizing the holder of the permit to use City streets or rights-of-way to provide valet parking services within an approved valet parking zone for a specific event and date. (b) Permit required. It shall be unlawful to use City streets or rights-of-way to provide valet parking services without first obtaining a valet parking services permit issued by the Director or designee in accordance with this section and valet parking zone requirements provided in official Traffic Schedule No. 28. (c) Permit application. Any person desiring to provide valet parking services shall complete a valet parking permit application and submit it for review to the Director or designee that shall contain the following information and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount set out in the City of Raleigh Fee Schedule. (1) If the applicant is a natural person, the full name, age, residence address, phone number, and email address. If the applicant is an organization, state its legal name and any assumed names, address of its principal place of business, telephone number and email address of the organization's primary contact for the permit; also state the names of the organization's members, principal officers, or partners who are legally authorized to execute the application on behalf of the organization. (2) The full name, address, telephone number and email address of the natural person or organization receiving valet parking services. (3) Written justification for the need to provide valet parking services. (4) A drawing or sketch showing the proposed location and limits of the proposed valet parking service zone, and any on-street parking spaces or loading zones in proximity to the valet parking service zone. (5) An operation plan describing the days and times when valet parking services will be performed and where valeted vehicles will be parked while not occupied. (6) The experience of the applicant in the provision of valet services and whether the applicant, or any affiliate thereof, has had a valet parking permit or license revoked or suspended, and if so, the date, jurisdiction, and circumstances of such revocation or suspension. (7) A copy of the uniform or insignia to be used to designate the applicant's employees or agents. (8) Whether the applicant, any of its principal officers, employees or agents have ever been convicted of a felony within the past ten (10) years, including the date and jurisdiction of the conviction, and (9) Such other information that the Director or designee reasonably believes may bear on the qualifications of the applicant to provide valet parking services in a safe and efficient manner. The permit application requirements of this section shall also apply to permit renewals. (d) Permitting criteria. The valet parking permit is a revocable license for the provision of valet parking services within City streets or rights-of-way, and a permit application shall be reviewed, and approved or denied by the Director or designee in consideration of the following factors: (1) Whether the application is complete and appears to contain true, non- misleading and accurate information. (2) The extent to which the valet parking service may pose a risk to public safety, interfere with on-street parking, or the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, factoring in the valet parking zone location in relationship to traffic lanes, control devices and intersections. (3) The proximity of the proposed valet parking zone to on-street and off-street parking, other permitted valet parking zones, with additional consideration given to the proximity, number, and relationship to other permitted valet parking zones. (4) The proposed hours of operation for valet parking services, and such other information the Director or designee reasonably believes may or may not be in the public interest and general welfare. (e) Valet Parking Operating Permit. An approved valet parking permit shall state, at minimum, the following: (1) The full legal name, address, phone number, and email address for the permittee and valet parking patron. (2) The address and parameters of the approved valet parking zone. (3) The permitted days and times for the valet parking service. (4) Any additional restrictions or requirements regarding the operation or location of the valet parking zone. (5) The commencement and expiration dates and times for the permit, and whether the permit is for a temporary or annual period of time. (6) Any other provisions or conditions approved by the Director of designee that may be in the public interest and general welfare. (f) Insurance. No valet parking permit shall be issued or continued in operation, and no person shall operate a valet parking service on City streets or rights-of-way unless and until there is in full force and effect a motor vehicle liability insurance policy insuring the valet parking permittee and each employee and agent thereof, and unless and until such permitteeshall file with the Director or designee a written certificate of insurance showing that the policy or policies are in effect covering the applicable valet parking services period, and that the policy or policies cannot be cancelled without thirty (30) days written notice to the Director or designee. The policies shall have coverage limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) which shall include liability for owned, non-owned and hired automobiles for death or injury in any one occurrence, and property damage coverage of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). The policy or policies, certificate and any endorsements shall name the "City of Raleigh" as an additional insured. In addition, the permitteeshall obtain workers compensation insurance coverage as may be required, and furnish the liability insurance coverage required in §11-6001(b) of the City Code. (g) Authority of the City. The City reserves the right to determine and designate appropriate street and right-of-way locations and times for the valet parking zone and operation. Once such locations and times have been determined and designated, the valet parking services shall be limited to parking, unloading and loading of valeted vehicles only at those street and right-of-way locations and times set out in the permit. No valeted cars may be parked in on-street parking areas. The City reserves the right to add, modify or eliminate street or right-of-way locations and times in the permit at any time to ensure the efficient and safe movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and when in the public interest and general welfare. (h) Violations. Any one of the following shall be a violation of this section: (1) Failure to comply with the provisions of this section or the those in the valet parking services permit. (2) Provision of valet parking services not in accord with the material representations made in the application. (3) Stopping or directing traffic within City streets or rights-of-way by the permittee, its employees or agents. (4) Causing a vehicle to be parked within a valet parking zone for a more than ten (10) minutes, except to pick up or return a valeted vehicle to its operator. (5) Initiating or causing the towing of a vehicle from the valet parking zone within the City street or right-of-way. Should a vehicle obstruct a valet parking zone which interferes with valet parking services, the valet operator shall contact the Raleigh Police Department or appropriate City authorities for removal of the vehicle. (6) Failure of the valet operator, its employees or agents to comply with applicable law, regulations or ordinances. (i) Suspension and revocation. The valet parking permit may be temporarily suspended or revoked by the Director or designee upon occurrence of any one of the below events or violations: (1) Any unlawful act or violation of this section by the permittee, its employees or agents, or for any reason that would justify refusal to issue the permit originally. (2) Failure to comply with any condition or restriction imposed by the permit. (3) The valet parking zone or adjacent sidewalks, streets or rights-of-way are temporarily needed for parades, festivals or any other type of event. (4) When suspension or revocation of the permit are in the public interest. (5) Except for temporary suspensions stated in subsection (3) above, and any exigent circumstance warranting immediate suspension or revocation, should the Director or designee intend to suspend or revoke a permit, the permittee shall be promptly notified in writing, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, of such intent and the reasons therefore. The permittee may request in writing a hearing with the Director regarding the suspension or revocation, or intent thereto, and deliver to the Director such request within thirty (30) days of receipt of the City's notice of suspension or revocation. The permittee may appeal the final decision of the Director to the City Manager within thirty (30) days of service on permittee of the Director's final decision. The permittee may appeal the City Manager's final decision to the City Council within thirty (30) days of delivery to the permittee of the City Manager's final decision, which shall be in writing and delivered to the permittee by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Each request for hearing or appeal shall state the reasons why the permittee disagrees with the City's decision and relief sought. (j) Display Permit. All valet parking operators shall, at the time and place of the approved valet parking operation or event, prominently and continuously display within the valet parking zone the approved valet parking permit so that it is clearly viewable by the public and occupants of the valeted vehicles. Failure to properly display the permit is a violation of this section and may subject the permit to suspension or revocation. (k) Penalties. It shall be a violation for any person to stand or park a vehicle within a valet parking zone if the vehicle is not being valeted by a valet parking operator licensed under this section, and such person shall be subject to a civil penalty as provided in § 11-2025 for each calendar day during which such violation occurs. Any person who shall provide valet parking services without first obtaining a valet parking permit from the Director or designee as required in this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00), and any other civil remedy available under North Carolina law, G.S. 160A-75. (Ord. No. 2007-159, §1, 1-23-07; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2187 NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE.

Sec. 11-2187. - NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONE. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a No Parking Tow Away Zone. All such zones shall be clearly marked as such by uniform signage. Parking in such a zone will subject the vehicle to being immediately towed. The owner of the vehicle shall be notified of the tow pursuant to the provisions for post towing remedies found in G.S. 20, Article 7A. The City Councilshall designate each zone and the designated zones will be placed into the Official Traffic Schedule 25 and will be denominated as such. (Ord. No. 2007-179, §1, 3-6-07; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2188 EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT EVENTS.

Sec. 11-2188. - EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT EVENTS. The City Manager shall have the authority to suspend parking regulations and to reserve on-street parking spaces in certain situations. Any individual or business may apply to the City Manager or designee for a reserved spot on one of the City streets set out below. The application shall be submitted at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the time desired for the reservation. The fee for a reserved space on the street will be as set forth in the City of Raleigh Fee Schedule. It is the sole discretion of the City Manager or designee as to what vehicles are appropriate for on street parking and his decision is final. Before granting such a permit the City Manager shall find that the event is of such a spontaneous nature and parking impact that special parking should be provided to facilitate public safety and optimum traffic flow. No permit granted under this ordinance shall extend more than five (5) calendar days. At the expiration of the five (5) day period the applicant may reapply or seek a longer waiver from the City Council. Notwithstanding the above, if the City is under a state of emergency, the City Manager may suspend the application and fee requirements of this section and may reserve on-street parking spaces for purposes that the City Manager determines to serve the public good for a period that shall run up to ninety (90) days following the end of the state of emergency. Nothing herein shall allow parking on sidewalks. (Ord. No. 2007-240, §1, 6-5-07; Ord. No. 2014-343, §1, 9-16-14, eff. 9-21-14; Ord. No. 2019-949, §10, 6-4-19, eff. 7-1-19; Ord. No. 2020-17, §1, 3-17-20; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20; Ord. No. 2022-359, §1, 4-19-22)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2189 MOTORCYCLE PARKING.

Sec. 11-2189. - MOTORCYCLE PARKING. No person shall park, stop, or leave standing any motor vehicle except a motorcycle in a parking space designated for the parking of motorcycles. For purposes of this section, the term "motorcycle" shall mean any motorized vehicle designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground and that has a saddle for the use of the operator but shall exclude a motor-assisted bicycle. The Director or designee may designate certain parking spaces on City streets for use only by motorcycles. Spaces designated for motorcycles only shall be clearly marked. No more than one motorcycle may be parked in a single motorcycle-only parking space at one time. (Ord. No. 2016-613, §1, 6-21-16, eff. 6-26-16; Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2190 ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.

Sec. 11-2190. - ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING. The Director or designee may designate certain parking spaces on Citystreets or within City Parking Facilities at or near electric charging stations for use only by electric vehicles. An electric vehicle is a vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy from the electrical grid, or an off-grid source, that is stored on board the vehicle for motive purpose. An electric charging station is equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device on an electric vehicle. Spaces designated for electric vehicles shall be clearly marked as such. It shall be a violation of this section to park or stand a non-electric vehicle in such a space, or to park an electric vehicle in such a space when it is not attached to the charging station. Any such violation shall be subject to a civil fine as provided in § 11-2025 of this chapter. Any vehicle parked in such a space must make the appropriate payment for the space and observe the time limit for the underlying parking zone. (Ord. No. 2020-167, §1, 12-1-20)

Raleigh City Code § 11-2191 ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING.

Sec. 11-2191. - ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any motor vehicle in a space designated for handicapped persons when the vehicle does not display the distinguishing license plate or placard as provided in G.S. § 20-37.6. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person not qualifying for the rights and privileges extended to handicapped persons to exercise or attempt to exercise such rights or privileges by the unauthorized use of a distinguishing license plate or placard as provided in G.S. § 20-37.6. (c) Spaces designated for handicapped persons shall be located as stated in official Traffic Schedule No. 31, ADA Accessible Parking. (Ord. No. 2023-474, §2, 3-7-23)

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