§ 12.41.080. Valet parking operations and fees.

A.

The commission shall allow valet parking operators to utilize designated on-street parking spaces for customers dropping off or retrieving a vehicle from valet employees. Valet parking operations are permitted between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. only; provided however, hotels shall be permitted twenty-four-hour valet parking. Valet parking may be allowed for additional hours upon a showing that additional hours would not impede the flow of traffic or otherwise be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, subject to rules and regulations as adopted by the commission, which rules and regulations shall provide for special occasion or special event valet parking.

B.

The commission shall provide to the valet operator two parking spaces for a valet operation. The spaces shall be located in front of the establishment being serviced. Additional spaces may be provided at the discretion of the traffic and parking commission. Valet parking operators may be required to share parking spaces provided the commission determines that such an arrangement is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare.

C.

The fee for a valet parking permit shall be fifty dollars, plus revenue lost annually for each required metered space as measured by the hourly rate for each metered space. All fees are payable in advance.

D.

All permit fees will be deposited into the general fund of the metropolitan government.

E.

The granting of a valet parking permit in no way provides a vested right or property interest in any parking space, and valet parking spaces may be removed at any time and/or valet parking privileges revoked in the interest of the public health, welfare and safety. Valet parking permits and privileges may not be transferred.

F.

The permit holders are responsible for reimbursing the metropolitan government for the cost of installing any signs, notices or warnings deemed necessary for the establishment of valet parking operations. Permit holders will be billed for any required installation by the department.

(Ord. BL2011-916 § 1, 2011)