Spicer
Spicer v. City of Camarillo
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Gilbert, J.
A local ordinance limits parking times on city streets. On those streets where posted signs limit the parking times, the Vehicle Code permits disabled persons displaying a placard to park an unlimited time. On streets where no such signs are posted, may disabled persons park an unlimited time? We conclude they may not because no statute permits such unlimited parking.
Thomas O. Spicer appeals a judgment entered following a court trial. We affirm.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
The City of Camarillo (City) has a long-standing ordinance, Camarillo Municipal Code section 11.12.010, prohibiting vehicles from street parking for more than 72 consecutive hours. 1 Municipal Code section 11.12.020 and Vehicle Code section 22651, subdivision (k) authorize law enforcement to remove a vehicle parked for more than 72 consecutive hours.
Spicer is disabled and has a disabled placard, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, displayed on his vehicles. On October 13, 2007, he parked his van and pickup truck on Aviador Street in Camarillo. That day, a Ventura deputy sheriff placed a courtesy notice on the windshields of Spicer’s vehicles stating that Municipal Code section 11.12.010…