Compton Municipal Code § 12-10 Parking of Oversized Vehicles - Restricted

[Added 6-22-2021 by Ord. No. 2335]

The following words and phrases shall have the meaning set forth in this section.

BUS

Shall mean a bus as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 233; a school bus as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 545; a transit bus as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 642; a bus regulated by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 34500(c); a tour bus regulated by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 34500.1, or a bus of a charter-party carrier with a valid permit issued pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 5375.

LOADING AND UNLOADING

Shall mean loading or unloading passengers or materials to or from an oversized vehicle, including the activities required to prepare the vehicle for travel or storage.

OVERSIZED VEHICLE

Means any of the following:

a.

Any motorized vehicle, as that word is defined in California Vehicle Code Section 670, or a combination of motorized vehicle(s) and/or non-motorized vehicle(s), including any attached trailers, vehicles or loads thereon, which exceed 22 feet in length and/or seven feet in width and/or seven feet in height. An oversized vehicle does not include pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles that are fewer than 25 feet in length.

b.

Any camp trailer, camper, fifth wheel travel trailer, house car, mobile home, trailer coach, as defined in California Vehicle Code Sections 242, 243, 324, 362, 396, 635, or successor statutes, or any recreational vehicle, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or successor statute.

[Added 6-22-2021 by Ord. No. 2335]

No person shall stop, stand, park or leave standing any oversized vehicle on any streets or portions of streets in areas where the Public Works Department has caused signs or markings giving adequate notice of the restriction to be placed, except as provided in Subsection 12-10.3. An oversized vehicle in violation of this Section 12-10 may be cited and/or removed to permit the efficient flow of traffic or ensure public safety and convenience by any peace officer or regularly employed and salaried employee authorized to enforce parking laws and regulations of the City, provided such peace officer or employee that causes the removal of the oversized vehicle complies with the provisions of Section 22651 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

[Added 6-22-2021 by Ord. No. 2335]

a. Any vehicle belonging to or under contract with federal, state, or local government authorities, or a public utility, and any emergency vehicle as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 165, that is parked while the operator of the vehicle is conducting official business.

b. Any bus that is parked for no longer than two hours, and any bus in an area specifically posted to allow bus parking for a prescribed time.

c. Oversized vehicles involved in an emergency or being repaired under emergency conditions. Emergency parking may be allowed for 24 consecutive hours where an oversized vehicle is left parked on a City street because of mechanical breakdown or because of physical incapacity of the driver or owner.

d. Oversized vehicles actively engaged in loading and unloading of persons, merchandise, wares, supplies, goods or other materials in the course of construction or other work from or to an adjacent residence or building for no longer than one hour. Oversized vehicles actively engaging in loading and unloading shall park at the street curb immediately adjacent to the residence or building, or within 400 feet of the residence or building if the area is not available for parking due to curb configuration or codified parking restrictions.

e. Oversized vehicles parked or standing in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on a property in the block in which such oversized vehicle is parked.

f. Any oversized vehicle properly displaying a valid distinguishing disabled placard or license plate issued pursuant to the California Vehicle Code; however such vehicle shall be subject to all applicable parking restrictions in the California Vehicle Code and the Compton Municipal Code.

[Added 6-22-2021 by Ord. No. 2335]

An oversized vehicle is any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds 22 feet in length and/or 84 inches in width and/or 84 inches in height. An oversized vehicle is measured as follows:

a. Length is measured as follows:

1. For a single vehicle, from the leading edge of the front bumper to the trailing edge of the rear bumper, including any cab or camper shell that overhangs the rear bumper; or

2. For a combination of vehicles, from the leading edge of the front bumper of the towing vehicle to the trailing edge of the rear bumper or body (whichever is longer) of the towed vehicle or trailer.

b. The width is measured at the widest point of the vehicle or trailer body, including any cab or camper shells and flares around wheel wells.

c. The height is measured from the bottom of the tire to the top of the vehicle or trailer roof or skylight, at its highest point. The height includes any cab or camper shell that has been placed on the vehicle.

d. To determine the length, width or height of a vehicle defined in this section, any extension to the vehicle caused by lights, mirrors or attachments allowed by Section 35109, 35110 or 35111 of the California Vehicle Code, or successor statutes, shall not be included. In addition, trailer hitches, winches and racks, as well as items secured to racks such as bicycles, are not included in measuring length. Roof racks, as well as items secured to roof racks, such as bicycles, surfboards, luggage or kayaks, are not included in measuring height.

[Added 6-22-2021 by Ord. No. 2335]

The City Council finds, determines and hereby declares that parking oversized vehicles in violation of this Section 12-10 constitutes an immediate threat to the public health, safety and general welfare, thereby creating a public nuisance.