VALET PARKING

Richmond, Va., City Code ch. 24, art. II, div. 11

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Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-259 Definitions.

Sec. 24-259. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended: Applicant means a person, legal entity, unincorporated association, or governmental organization that applies for a permit pursuant to this division and includes any duly authorized representative thereof. Business means a business as defined in Section 26-872. Director means the Director of Public Works or the written designee thereof. Event means a gathering of people at a location served or sponsored by a permittee for which the permittee performs or provides valet parking services. Permit means a modified, permanent, temporary, or transferred permit issued pursuant to this division. Permit, modified, means a permit modified to modify the location, size, or other characteristics of a valet parking zone. Permit, permanent, means a permit authorizing, for an indefinite duration, the use of a valet parking zone to perform or provide valet parking services. Permit, temporary, means a permit authorizing, for a limited duration specified in the permit, the use of a valet parking zone to perform or provide valet parking services. Permit, transferred, means a permit issued to one permittee and subsequently transferred to another permittee. Permittee means an applicant to whom or to which a permit is issued. Valet parking services means a service whereby a valet or attendant parks and retrieves the vehicles of guests or patrons at a business or event. Valet parking zone means the area on a public way specified in the permit in which the permittee may perform or provide valet parking services. (Code 2015, § 24-264; Code 2020, § 24-259; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-260 Rules and regulations.

Sec. 24-260. - Rules and regulations. The Director is authorized to issue and enforce rules and regulations, consistent with this division and other applicable laws, to implement and enforce the provisions of this division. (Code 2015, § 24-265; Code 2020, § 24-260; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-261 Permit—Required.

Sec. 24-261. - Permit—Required. The use of a public way to perform or provide valet parking services without a current and valid permit issued pursuant to this division shall be unlawful. (Code 2015, § 24-266; Code 2020, § 24-261; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-262 Permit—Eligibility.

Sec. 24-262. - Permit—Eligibility. Any person, legal entity registered and in good standing with the State Corporation Commission, unincorporated association, or governmental organization lawfully operating a business or sponsoring an event within the City is eligible to apply for a permit as provided in this division. (Code 2015, § 24-267; Code 2020, § 24-262; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-263 Permit—Application.

Sec. 24-263. - Permit—Application. (a) Form. The Director shall prescribe the form of the application for a permit. The application form shall require such information from an applicant as the Director may require to ensure compliance with this division and any other applicable laws, rules, or regulations. An applicant shall apply for a permit using only this application form and shall provide all information required by the application form. (b) Contents. Each application must include the following: (1) Such information as the Director determines to be sufficient to identify: a. The applicant; b. The business or event for which a permit is sought; and c. The requested duration of the permit. (2) A valet parking plan that the Director determines to be sufficient to: a. Identify the location of the applicant's requested valet parking zone; and b. Determine whether and to what extent traffic and the use of the public way will be affected by the proposed valet parking zone. (3) Such information describing the vehicle storage location as the Director determines to be sufficient to ensure that the applicant has the necessary control over the vehicle storage location to perform or provide the applicant's proposed valet parking services in accordance with the applicant's valet parking plan. (4) Evidence of insurance as required by Section 24-265. (5) Such other information as the Director may determine is necessary to ensure compliance with this division and any other applicable laws, rules, or regulations. (Code 2015, § 24-268; Code 2020, § 24-263; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-264 Permit—Fees and costs.

Sec. 24-264. - Permit—Fees and costs. Each application for a permit must be accompanied by the payment of a fee as set forth in this section. The permittee shall pay all costs of signs or other markings required or permitted in the public way pursuant to the permit. In addition, the permittee shall pay those fees set forth in this section for the annual renewal of a permanent permit and for a modified permit or a transferred permit when applicable. Application fee for permanent permit | $100.00 Application fee for annual renewal of permanent permit | $25.00 Application fee for transferred permit | $25.00 Application fee for modified permit | $50.00 Application fee for temporary permit | $25.00 Fee for noncompliance with permit, per month until compliant | $250.00 (Code 2015, § 24-269; Code 2020, § 24-264; Ord. No. 2016-258, §§ 1, 2, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-265 Permit—Issuance.

Sec. 24-265. - Permit—Issuance. (a) Effect, form, and revocation. The Director shall issue a permit applied for when he is satisfied that the requirements of this division and any rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto have been fulfilled. The permit shall contain the following information: (1) The legal name of the permittee and the name, address, and telephone number of the permittee's authorized representative. (2) The date on which the permit is issued. (3) The time period during which the permit is effective. (4) Information sufficient to identify the valet parking zone and the valet parking services to which the permit applies. (5) Any signs or other markings in the public way upon installation of which the permit is conditioned. (6) Any other information permitted by law that the Director determines to be necessary for the administration of the permit. The permit shall permit the permittee to use the valet parking zone identified thereon to provide valet parking services for the duration set forth in the permit and in accordance with the provisions of this division. However, the permit shall become effective only upon the fulfillment of all requirements of this section. The Director may revoke the permit at any time if the Director finds that the permittee is not in compliance with this division or a condition of the permit or that the permitted use of the valet parking zone for valet parking services would endanger the public safety or unreasonably interrupt the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (b) Signage and other markings. As a condition of the issuance of the permit, the Director may require the installation and maintenance of such signs and other markings in the public way as the Director deems necessary for the proper management of traffic and parking therein. No valet parking services shall be performed or provided pursuant to the permit until the permittee has installed such signs and other markings at the permittee's cost and in accordance with the standards for such signs and other markings established by the Director. All signs and other markings so installed shall become the property of the City immediately upon installation. (c) Indemnification. As a condition of the issuance of the permit, the permittee, if other than a governmental organization, shall indemnify and defend the City against all claims and other demands caused by, resulting from, or arising out of the permittee's provision of valet parking services pursuant to the permit or otherwise. (d) Insurance. As a condition of the issuance of the permit, the permittee shall furnish the Director with the evidence of insurance required by this subsection. No valet parking services shall be performed or provided pursuant to the permit until the Director, in consultation with the Chief of Risk Management, has approved the evidence of insurance furnished by the permittee. The following coverages shall be maintained throughout the permit's duration: (1) Commercial general liability insurance, or equivalent insurance as approved by the Chief of Risk Management, with a per occurrence limit of at least $1,000,000.00 with the City listed as an additional insured; (2) Automobile liability insurance, with a limit of at least $1,000,000.00 with the City listed as an additional insured; and (3) Workers compensation insurance, as required by State law, covering any valets or attendants who will provide valet parking services pursuant to the permit. All insurance policies must provide, and all evidence of insurance must indicate clearly, that the City will receive at least 30 days' notice of the cancellation or material modification of the policy. Prior to the cancellation or expiration of any policy, the permittee shall furnish the Director with new evidence of insurance demonstrating that the cancelled or expired insurance has been replaced with new insurance meeting the requirements of this subsection. A permittee that lawfully is self-insured may satisfy the requirements of this subsection by providing written evidence thereof in a form approved by the Chief of Risk Management. (e) Maintenance of permit for inspection. The permittee, as a condition of the permit, shall maintain the permit at the location at which the valet parking services are provided and present such permit to City officials or employees when requested. (Code 2015, § 24-270; Code 2020, § 24-265; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-266 Permit—Denial.

Sec. 24-266. - Permit—Denial. (a) Conditions for denial. The Director shall deny a permit to any applicant if the Director determines that such applicant has not complied with any requirement of this division, any applicable laws or the rules or regulations issued in accordance with this division or if the Director determines that the proposed use of a valet parking zone for valet parking services, as described on the application, would endanger the public safety or unreasonably interrupt the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (b) Appeal of denial. Any applicant whose application for a permit has been denied by the Director may appeal this denial to the Chief Administrative Officer by submitting a written appeal to the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 30 days after the date on which the applicant learns that the requested permit will not be issued. The Director's failure to issue the permit within 60 days of the submission of a completed application shall be deemed a denial of the application. The Chief Administrative Officer shall review any timely filed appeal to determine if the applicant's application for a permit was denied in accordance with the requirements of this division and any applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The Chief Administrative Officer may require the applicant to provide such other information in support of the applicant's appeal as the Chief Administrative Officer may determine is necessary to render a decision on the appeal. If the Chief Administrative Officer finds that the Director's action was in accordance with the requirements of this division and any applicable laws, rules, and regulations, the Chief Administrative Officer shall affirm the Director's action in a writing to the applicant. If the Chief Administrative Officer finds that the Director's action was not in accordance with the requirements of this division and any applicable laws, rules, and regulations, the Chief Administrative Officer shall cause the Director to issue the permit. The Chief Administrative Officer shall render a decision on the appeal no later than 60 days after the Chief Administrative Officer receives the appeal. The decision shall be in writing and shall set forth the reasons therefor. (Code 2015, § 24-271; Code 2020, § 24-266; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Richmond, Va., City Code § 24-267 Permit—Modification or transfer.

Sec. 24-267. - Permit—Modification or transfer. (a) Modification. The Director may modify a permit, upon receipt of an application from the permittee and subject to the requirements of this division, to modify the location, size, or other characteristics of the valet parking zone. (b) Transfer. The Director may transfer a permit to a new person, legal entity, unincorporated association, or governmental organization upon receipt of an application from the permittee to whom the permit was last issued and subject to the requirements of this division. The Director shall not transfer any existing permit if the permittee or the person, legal entity, unincorporated association, or governmental organization to which the existing permit is requested to be transferred fails to satisfy any of the applicable requirements of this division or any applicable laws, rules, or regulations. (Code 2015, § 24-272; Code 2020, § 24-267; Ord. No. 2016-258, § 1, 11-14-2016)

Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH24STSIPUWA_ARTIIUSSTSIPUWA_DIV11VAPAFetched: 11/8/2026