Corning Municipal Code Ch. 10.36 Loading Zones

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For statutory provisions on local parking curb markings, see Vehicle Code §21458; for provisions on local parking regulations, see Vehicle Code §22500 et seq. For provisions regarding the designation of additional loading and unloading zones, see §10.28.020B of this code.

The parking of motor vehicles in the alleys situated in the blocks surrounded by Yolo Street, West Street, Marin Street and Third Street shall be for the limited purpose of loading or unloading persons or property and shall in no event exceed a period of twenty minutes at any one time.

(Ord. 218 §2, 1966).

A passenger loading and unloading area is established on the south side of Solano Street within the city, comprising that portion of the street where parking is permissible lying between a point ninety-five feet east of the intersection of the westerly property line of Block 33 of the city, and a point one hundred seventeen feet east from the westerly property line of Block 33, being the approximate area in front of the theatre now contained in Block 33.

(Ord. 154 §5(part), 1959: Ord. 68 §4, 1945).

No vehicle, bicycle, or other obstruction shall be allowed to remain within the passenger loading and unloading area at any time during which the theatre is open for patronage or when patrons are present therein, nor shall any bicycle or other obstruction be allowed or placed upon the sidewalk in front of the theatre and between the theatre and the curb at any time when the theatre is open for patronage or when patrons are present therein, or other than for the limited purposes of loading or unloading passengers.

(Ord. 154 §5(part), 1959: Ord. 68 §5, 1945).

The superintendent of public works shall cause the passenger loading and unloading area to be outlined in white marking and shall keep such outline so marked at all times. He shall also cause to be painted upon the curb or indicated by an appropriately placed sign in the immediate area of the passenger loading and unloading area, the words "Passenger Loading and Unloading Zone During Theatre Hours;" provided, however, that the provisions set forth in Sections 10.36.020 through 10.36.040 shall not depend for its validity upon the placement of any such sign or the painting of the words upon the curb.

(Ord. 154 §5(part), 1959: Ord. 68 §6, 1945).

Any person who shall cause or permit any vehicle to be left in the passenger loading and unloading area for a time longer than that necessary to load or unload passengers, or who shall cause or permit any vehicle, bicycle, or other obstruction to be left in the passenger loading and unloading area during the time when the theatre is open for patronage or when there are patrons within the theatre shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 154 §5(part), 1959: Ord. 68 §7, 1945).

A. A taxi stand is established in the city of Corning, such taxi stand to be located on the westerly side of Houghton Avenue, beginning at a point twenty-seven feet northerly of the curbline extension of Solano Street and terminating fifty-two feet northerly of the curbline extension of Solano Street.

B. The director of public works shall cause the taxi stand to be outlined in red marking, and to cause the erection of a sign or signs reading, "TAXI STAND - NO PARKING." It shall be an infraction to park any vehicle other than a taxicab, duly licensed to operate in the city of Corning, in the taxi stand.

(Ord. 385 §1, 1982).

The city council may, by resolution, establish and designate various locations on public streets within the city of Corning as bus stops for use by buses engaged as common carriers for hire. The curb marking and signing designating such stops shall conform to requirements set forth in the California Vehicle Code and other provisions of law. It shall be an infraction to leave any vehicle, other than a commercial bus, standing or parked within a designated bus stop within the city of Corning. (Ref. California Vehicle Code Sec. 2112, 22500(i)).

(Ord. 563, 1996).

The Tehama County transit agency is hereby delegated the responsibility to designate in accordance with it's Bus Stop Standards, Policies and Procedures, bus loading zones within the city of Corning for the purpose of loading and unloading passenger busses operating as commercial carriers within the city of Corning. Such bus loading zones shall be approved by the city council, and the director of public works is hereby authorized to paint red curbs, and to install bus stop signs, benches, and shelters in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of the Tehama County transit agency. Such paintings and installations shall be at the expense of the Tehama County transit agency.

(Ord. 605 §1, 2004).