Section 21102.1 Of Article 3. Local Regulation From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.
21102.1
. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, local
authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt rules and
regulations restricting vehicular or pedestrian traffic through any
alley by means of gates, barriers, or other control devices, when, in
the opinion of the local authority having jurisdiction over the
alley, the restriction is necessary for the protection or
preservation of the public peace, safety, health, or welfare, subject
to the following conditions:
(a) No ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section
shall be enforceable until appropriate signs giving notice of the
restriction are posted at every entrance to the alley.
(b) In the coastal zone, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section
30103 of the Public Resources Code, where the alley provides direct
access to any public beach or state waters, the local authority shall
comply with Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000) of the
Public Resources Code.
(c) In the area administered by the San Francisco Bay Conservation
and Development Commission, where the alley provides direct access
to any public beach, state waters, or wetlands, the local authority
shall first obtain the concurrence by, or on behalf of, the San
Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The
concurrence or objection shall be based on the permits issued by the
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission and in
conformance with the policies contained in Title 7.2 (commencing with
Section 66600) of the Government Code and Division 19 (commencing
with Section 29000) of the Public Resources Code.
(d) The local authority shall provide access to utility vehicular
or pedestrian traffic in order that the utility may maintain,
operate, replace, remove, or renew existing and functioning utility
facilities.
(e) No ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section
shall prohibit the delivery of freight by commercial vehicles.
(f) No ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section
shall be implemented in a manner that adversely affects the operation
of emergency vehicles or the performance of municipal services.
(g) No ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section
shall restrict the access of certain members of the public to the
alley, while permitting others unrestricted access to the alley.