6-10A-21: CREATION OF RESIDENTIAL AND SPECIAL PARKING DISTRICTS:

   A.   Determination: Through resident recommendation or its own volition, the Parking Services Office may determine which areas, if any, of the City should be designated as either Residential Parking District (RPD) or Special Parking District (SPD) permit parking zones.

   B.   Public Hearing: The Parking Services Office shall conduct a public hearing concerning any proposed designation of an RPD or SPD. The public hearing shall be held only after notice thereof has been published in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the City and written notification has been distributed to all properties in the affected area at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing.

   C.   Recommendation To City Council: After hearing and considering public input, the Parking Services Office may submit a written recommendation to the Boise City Council specifying the proposed area for RPD or SPD designation and the reasons for such designation.

   D.   Ratification Of City Council: Upon ratification of the recommendation, the Boise City Council shall direct the Parking Services Office to erect signs indicating that the designated area is an RPD or SPD permit zone and the time limits for parking.

   E.   Determinations: The Parking Services Office shall determine for all RPD and SPD permit zones:

      1.   The days of the week that the zone shall be in effect, and the hours of enforcement for the zone;

      2.   The design and proper posting requirement for all RPD and SPD permit zone signs;

      3.   The specific requirements for the parking permits used within RPD and SPD permit zones; and

      4.   The specific locations, if any, within an RPD or SPD permit zone in which parking must be further restricted to maintain public safety or previous commitments, such as, but not limited to, loading zones or no parking zones.

   F.   Review: Applicants for the creation of an RPD or an SPD who are denied by the Parking Services Office, may request an informal review of the denial following the review procedure set forth in section 6-10B-12 of this chapter. (Ord. 41-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 2-1-2018)