Chino Municipal Code Ch. 10.30 Parking Commercial Vehicles on Private Property

A. While it is recognized that every possible scenario regarding the use, parking, and storage of vehicles cannot be identified by this chapter, the goal and intent of these provisions is to promote and maintain safe and attractive residential neighborhoods by ensuring that such areas remain predominantly residential in character. These provisions are not intended to prohibit vehicles, including pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles that are not used for commercial purposes.

(Ord. 2004-05 § 20, 2004: Ord. 91-23 § 1 (part), 1991.)

A. For purposes of this title, Title 8, and Title 20, "commercial vehicle" shall mean a vehicle that fits any of the descriptions below:

1. A vehicle of a type that:

(a) Is required to be registered as a commercial vehicle under Section 260 of the Vehicle Code; and

(b) Is used on a regular basis as part of an ongoing business endeavor.

2. A vehicle whose curb weight is ten thousand pounds or more. "Curb weight" means the actual or the manufacturer's estimated weight of the vehicle in operational status with all standard equipment, maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without any passengers, cargo or separately loaded items in the vehicle.

In the event a vehicle is equipped with an identification plate or marker bearing the manufacturer's name and manufacturer's curb weight, the curb weight stated therein shall be prima facie evidence of the vehicle's curb weight.

3. A vehicle that is more than eight feet tall or more than twenty-two feet long, except any recreational vehicle or historical commercial vehicle as defined by Subsection 8.75.010 of this Code.

B. With respect to any motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property, whose curb weight cannot be determined, for purposes of this title, Title 8, and Title 20, the curb weight shall be determined as follows:

1. Any motor vehicle having six wheels or more is the equivalent of a vehicle having a curb weight of ten thousand pounds or more, except that motor vehicles having two dual rear wheels and a total of six wheels shall be considered to have a curb weight of less than ten thousand pounds;

2. "Motor truck" means a motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.

C. "Truck-tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.

D. For purposes of this title, Title 8, and Title 20, "trailer" and "semi-trailer" shall be defined as in Section 630 and Section 550, respectively, of the Vehicle Code, regardless of the size, width, length or height of the vehicle.

(Ord. 2004-05 § 21, 2004: Ord. 91-23 § 1 (part), 1991.)

(Ord. No. 2010-05, §§ 15—17, 2010; Ord. 2021-005, § 3, 2021.)

A. It is unlawful for any commercial vehicle, as defined in section 10.30.020 of this Code, to be left parked or standing on any public or private property unless it is being loaded or unloaded, and then only for no more than three consecutive hours.

B. It is unlawful for any commercial vehicle, as defined in section 10.30.020 of this Code, to be stored on any part of any private residential property. For purposes of this section, "stored" shall mean to leave a commercial vehicle on any part of the same private property for a total of more than three hours in any thirty-day period.

C. It is unlawful for any trailer or semi-trailer, as defined in section 10.30.020 of this Code, to be left parked or standing on any public or private property unless it is being loaded or unloaded, and then only for no more than three consecutive hours.

D. It is unlawful for any trailer or semi-trailer, as defined in section 10.30.020 of this Code, to be stored on any part of any private residential property. For purposes of this section, "stored" shall mean to leave a trailer or semi-trailer on any part of the same private property for a total of more than three hours in any thirty-day period. This section shall not apply to any trailer or semi-trailer that is less than twenty-two feet long and is being used exclusively for a recreational purpose, pursuant to title 20, subsection 20.10.100B.

E. Any commercial vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer that is left stopped, standing, or parked in excess of three hours will be subject to a written citation and, if left unattended for a consecutive period of six hours or more, shall be deemed abandoned and any peace officer of the city may remove or cause the removal of said trailer or semi-trailer pursuant to Section 22669(a) of the Vehicle Code. Removal of any vehicle shall be done at the owner's expense.

F. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the parking or storage of a commercial vehicle on residentially-zoned lots within the city that are resided in by the owner of the commercial vehicle or employee of the owner of the commercial vehicle who is required to operate the commercial vehicle as part of his/her employment regularly, provided the following requirements are also met: (1) the commercial vehicle's curb weight is less than ten thousand pounds; (2) the commercial vehicle is no more than eight feet tall or twenty-two feet long and has no attached equipment that can extend beyond the commercial vehicles' height or length, such as telescopic buckets; and (3) the commercial vehicle, if used for delivery of goods, services, or property, must be used as part of the business operations of a local business. For purposes of this chapter, "local business" means a business that sells its products and/or services to consumers in its own city, town, or geographic area, but does not operate nationally or internationally. For commercial vehicles qualifying under this Subdivision F for parking or storage on residentially-zoned lots, the following applies:

1. Commercial vehicles shall bear current vehicle registration that shall be prominently displayed on the vehicle as provided by State law.

2. Commercial vehicles may be stored within an interior side yard or within a street side yard, provided they do not encroach over a sidewalk or other parts of the public right-of-way.

3. Commercial vehicles shall not be stored within any required front or street side setback area.

4. Commercial vehicles in a wrecked, dismantled or inoperative condition may only be stored within an interior side yard or within a street side yard while undergoing active and continuous restoration. No commercial vehicles may be stored in a wrecked, dismantled or inoperative condition for a period cumulatively exceeding three hundred sixty-five days even while undergoing active and continuous restoration. No more than two commercial vehicles in a wrecked, dismantled or inoperative condition may be stored within an interior side yard or within a street side yard.

5. All stored commercial vehicles shall be screened from public view by building walls, decorative screen walls or fences and landscaping to the greatest extent possible, or in a fully enclosed garage.

6. A commercial vehicle may be parked for a maximum of seventy-two hours in the driveway or on a paved surface in the front yard area, provided the vehicle is parked perpendicular to the street and does not encroach over a sidewalk or other part of the public right-of-way.

(Ord. 2004-05 § 22, 2004: Ord. 91-23 § 1 (part), 1991.)

(Ord. No. 2010-05, § 18, 2010; Ord. 2021-005, § 4, 2021.)

It is unlawful for any motor vehicle on which a "for sale" sign is displayed to be left standing upon any commercially-zoned property in excess of two hours except for authorized car lots.

(Ord. 2004-05 § 23, 2004: Ord. 91-23 § 1 (part), 1991.)

Any violation of this chapter constitutes an infraction punishable as follows:

A. A fine of fifty dollars for the first violation;

B. A fine of one hundred dollars for a second violation of the same provisions within one year;

C. A fine of two hundred fifty dollars for each additional violation of the same provision within the same year.

(Ord. 2004-05 § 24, 2004: Ord. 91-23 § 1 (part), 1991.)