Section 24-1605. STANDARD VALET PARKING OPERATIONS

 

1605.1The Permittee shall prominently display the Standard Valet Parking permit at all approved times when Valet Parking services are offered by the Permittee.

 

1605.2Notwithstanding 24 DCMR § 108, the Permittee may utilize either a valet stand or a freestanding valet sign, but in no case shall the Permittee utilize both a valet stand and a freestanding valet sign.

1605.3 A valet stand located in the public space shall: 

(a) Not occupy more than three feet by three feet (3 ft. x 3 ft.) nor at any time reduce the pedestrian walkway to a clear unobstructed width of less than eight feet (8 ft.) in the Central Business District and six feet (6 ft.) in all other areas of the District; 

(b) Not be permanently affixed to the public space in any manner;

(c) Be easily moveable by one person;

(d) Not be placed in public space except during the hours approved for valet parking operations;

(e) Indicate any fees for Valet Parking;

(f) Include an approved sign attached to the stand not larger than three feet high by three feet wide (3 ft. x 3 ft.) with an area no smaller than 12 inches by 18 inches (12 in. x 18 in.) indicating the name of the Permittee, name of the Valet Parking Operator, the Standard Valet Parking Permit number, and the fee, if any, for Valet Parking;

(g) Be secured and locked when left unattended;

(h) Identify the Permittee and the permit number;

(i) Be readily visible at the point where motor vehicles are accepted for Valet Parking; and

(j) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

1605.4A freestanding valet sign located in public space shall:

(a) Not occupy more than three feet by three feet (3 ft. x 3 ft.) nor at any time reduce the pedestrian walkway to a clear unobstructed width of less than eight feet (8 ft.) in the Central Business District and six feet (6 ft.) in all other areas of the District;

(b) Not be permanently affixed to the public space in any manner;

(c) Be easily moveable by one person;

(d) Not be placed in public space except during the hours approved for valet parking operations;

(e) Indicate any fees for Valet Parking;

(f) Be readily visible at the point where motor vehicles are accepted for Valet Parking; and

(g) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

 

1605.5Valet Parking services shall be offered only during the hours specified in the Valet Parking permit. 

 

1605.6Valet Parking Operators shall comply with all applicable traffic laws and parking regulations when providing Valet Parking services. 

 

authority

Sections 3(b), 5(3)(D)(i) and 5(3)(D)(iii) of the Department of Transportation Establishment Act of 2002, effective May 21, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-137; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-921.02(b), 50-921.04(3)(D)(i), and 50-921.04(3)(D)(iii)), and Mayor’s Order 2009-23 (March 2, 2009), Title VI of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-198; D.C. Official Code §§ 10-1141.01 et seq.); and Mayor's Order 96-8, (February 9, 1996)

source

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5019, 5024 (June 28, 2009)