Valet parking service stand.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 26-416
in effectSec. 26-416. - Valet parking service stand.
(a) The valet parking service permittee shall provide one valet parking service stand at each location where the permittee provides valet parking service. The valet parking service stand may be located within the building for whose benefit the valet parking service is provided or wholly on private property. A valet parking service stand shall not be located on a roadway unless expressly allowed by a valet zone designation issued pursuant to division 4 of this article. Any valet parking service stand located in whole or in part on a roadway, sidewalk, or any portion of the public right-of-way shall:
(1) Occupy a portion of the roadway, sidewalk, or public right-of-way no greater than four feet by four feet or one-half the width of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is less than eight feet wide;
(2) Not be affixed to the roadway, sidewalk, or public right-of-way in any manner;
(3) Be easily moveable by one person;
(4) Be removed from the roadway, sidewalk, or public right-of-way when the valet parking service is not being operated;
(5) Have affixed a sign not larger than four feet high by four feet wide with an area no smaller than 12 inches by 18 inches indicating:
a. The name and the valet parking service permit number of the valet service parking operator;
b. If the permittee is providing valet parking service for more than one establishment, the names of all such commercial establishments;
c. The fee for the valet parking service, if any;
d. The telephone number provided by the parking official for complaints or inquiries regarding operations of the valet parking service.
(6) Be secured and locked when left unattended; and
(7) Display a true and correct copy of the permit.
(b) If the valet parking service stand is located within a building, the permittee shall provide a portable sign that meets the requirements of subsection (a)(5) of this section on the sidewalk or roadway at the pick-up and drop-off point.
(Ord. No. 07-1111, § 2(Exh. A), 10-3-07)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26PA_ARTVIIVAPASE_DIV3REOPVAPASE_S26-416VAPASESTFetched: 10/26/2026