§ 6.06.240. Qualified alternative fuel vehicles parking program.

(1)

"Qualified alternative fuel vehicle" has the meaning as defined in section 6.04.485 of the Reno Municipal Code.

(2)

The city shall issue to the owner or long-term lessee of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle a distinctive decal, label or other identifier that clearly distinguishes the qualified alternative fuel vehicle from other vehicles.

(3)

The decal, label or other identifier may be obtained by the owner or long-term lessee of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle by:

(a)

Submitting an appropriate application to the traffic engineer and/or his designee on forms developed or approved by the city;

(b)

Providing such other documentation and verification as the traffic engineer or his designee may require, including without limitation:

(i)

Documentation regarding vehicle identification, ownership and vehicle registration;

(ii)

Visual confirmation of vehicle identification and license plate information; and

(iii)

Certification or other verification acceptable to the traffic engineer or his designee that the vehicle is a qualified alternative fuel vehicle.

(4)

A decal, label or other identifier issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for no more than one year, renewable upon application and upon such documentation and verification as the traffic engineer or his designee may require.

(5)

A fee of $10.00 for each decal, label or other identifier issued pursuant to this chapter, whether in connection with initial issuance, renewal or replacement will be charged.

(6)

Except as otherwise provided in (7) herein, the driver of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle displaying the distinctive decal, label or other identifier issued for that vehicle pursuant to this chapter may:

(a)

Stop, stand or park the qualified alternative fuel vehicle in any public metered parking zone within the City's Parking Meter District No. 1 without making payment therefore in a manner otherwise required; and

(b)

Stop, stand or park the qualified alternative fuel vehicle in any public parking lot or parking area within the City's Parking Meter District No. 1 without paying the parking fee otherwise required.

(7)

The driver of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle shall:

(a)

Comply with any limits on the amount of time for stopping, standing or parking imposed on other drivers; and

(b)

Pay applicable parking fees during certain special events or activities designated by the city, regardless of whether the vehicle displays a decal, label or other identifier issued pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)