(a) A parking facility under the jurisdiction or control of a state agency, that is available to private persons who desire to conduct business with the state agency, shall reserve for the exclusive use of any vehicle that displays either a special identification license plate issued pursuant to Section 5007 of the Vehicle Code or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 of the Vehicle Code a minimum of one parking space for up to 25 spaces, and additional parking spaces pursuant to Section 1129B of Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
(1) (A) The space or spaces shall be reserved by posting immediately adjacent to and visible from such space or spaces a sign consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background.
(B) The sign shall also clearly and conspicuously state the following: “Minimum Fine $250.” This subparagraph applies only to signs for parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and signs that are replaced on or after July 1, 2008, or as the State Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural repair, alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and facilities on or after July 1, 2008.
(2) The loading and unloading area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans shall be marked by a border and hatched lines. The border shall be painted blue and the hatched lines shall be painted a suitable contrasting color to the parking space. Blue or white paint is preferred. In addition, within the border the words “No Parking” shall be painted in white letters no less than 12 inches high. This paragraph applies only to parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and painting that is done on or after July 1, 2008, or as the State Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural repair, alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and facilities on or after July 1, 2008.
(b) If no parking facility under the jurisdiction and control of a state agency is available to private persons who desire to conduct business with the state agency, the state agency shall request the local authority having jurisdiction over streets immediately adjacent to the property of the state agency to provide parking spaces for the use of disabled persons and disabled veterans pursuant to Section 22511.7 of the Vehicle Code.
(c) The Department of General Services under the Division of the State Architect shall develop pursuant to Section 4450, as appropriate, conforming regulations to ensure compliance with subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). Initial regulations to implement these provisions shall be adopted as emergency regulations. The adoption of these regulations shall be considered by the Department of General Services to be an emergency necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 200, Sec. 2. (SB 734) Effective January 1, 2010.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018