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Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES

§ 90.16 USE OF ALLEY, STREET OR PUBLIC PARKING LOT FOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park, store or leave or permit the parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed vehicle on any alley, street, or public parking lot for more than a consecutive period of 72 hours. Successive acts of parking within a 0.2-mile area shall be presumed to be a single act of parking for purposes of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided by law or this chapter, the following vehicles may only be parked in Limited Industrial Districts and General Industrial Districts.

(1) Any motor vehicle over 20 feet long, measured from the extreme forward point to the extreme rear point, including extensions;

(2) Any motor vehicle, over 96 inches wide, measured at its widest point excluding side-view mirrors or similar extensions, designed, used or maintained for the transportation of property;

(3) Any motor vehicle, including buses, motor trucks, trailers, semitrailers, trailer coaches, or truck tractors as defined in the Cal. Vehicle Code, over 96 inches wide, measured at its widest point excluding side-view mirrors or similar extensions, designed, used or maintained for the transportation of property;

(4) Any motor vehicle which is designed, used or maintained as an implement of husbandry or a special purpose or equipment machine;

(5) Any non-motorized vehicle, such as a semitrailer, trailer, trailer coach, utility trailer, two or more axle camper, or a oneaxle camper, which has been detached from its drawing vehicle; or

(6) Any “recreational vehicle (RV)”, over 20 feet long measured from the extreme forward point to the extreme rear point, including extensions. The term RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in Cal. Health and Safety Code, § 18010 or successor statute.

(B) Recreational vehicle parking permits .

(1) The Chief of Police may issue a temporary permit for the overnight parking of a recreational vehicle prohibited by this chapter if there is a finding that the vehicle is used on a daily basis and on-premises parking is not reasonably available. Recreational vehicle parking permits are obtained by a resident prior to the date and time the vehicle is parked. A permit issued based on this finding shall not be valid for longer than six months.

(2) The Chief of Police may issue a temporary permit to persons who demonstrate by way of written statement from a licensed medical doctor, that the recreational vehicle prohibited by this chapter must be kept near a residence for medical reasons.

(C) Exceptions. Section 90.16 shall not apply to the following:

(1) (a) Recreational vehicles as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code, § 18010, or unattached boat or personal water craft trailer, parked for the purpose of loading, or other short-term use, provided that a permit has been issued in advance by the Chief of Police. A permit may be issued for loading, unloading, or other short-term use not to exceed 24 hours, provided that:

  1. No more than 16 such periods are allowed in a calendar month; and

  2. No more man eight days consecutively; and

  3. No more than 144 in any 12-month period.

(b) Such parking shall be limited to the area in front of the residence from which the loading or unloading will occur, or in reasonable proximity thereto if the front of the residence is not available for parking.

(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit sleeping in a vehicle prohibited by § 130.02 of the Eureka Municipal Code.

(3) A permit may be issued for any oversized motor vehicle parked while used in performing or assisting in performing services or repairs on residential property. The permit will be valid for 45 days and will be renewed only upon proof that the vehicle is continuing to be used in performing the services described herein.

(4) Any oversized motor vehicle which is parked for not more than 24 consecutive hours to make emergency repairs to such vehicle. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit violation of any restriction on vehicle repair elsewhere in the Eureka Municipal Code.

(5) Any non-motorized vehicle, such as a semitrailer, trailer, trailer coach, utility trailer, two or more axle camper, or a oneaxle camper which has been detached from its drawing vehicle parked for a period not to exceed four hours in any area other than a residential district. Successive acts of parking within a .2-mile area shall be presumed to be a single act of parking for purposes of this chapter.

(6) Any recreational vehicle parked in reasonable proximity to a park between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. (D) The Chief of Police shall develop, maintain and keep current a written policy designed to provide due process in accordance with Cal. Veh. Code sections governing the towing of vehicles and due and timely noticing of persons who own or have possession, custody or control of any vehicle subject to being towed and stored under authority of this section. ('63 Code, § 3-10.22) (Ord. 572-C.S., passed 8-4-94; Am. Ord. 739-C.S., passed 3-17-09) Penalty, see § 90.99

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
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  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
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  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
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  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. ▸ Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
    Overview
    1. § 90.01 DEFINITIONS.
    2. § 90.02 FINDINGS.
    3. § 90.03 PROVISIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO OTHER LAWS.
    4. § 90.15 ABANDONMENT PROHIBITED.
    5. § 90.16 USE OF ALLEY, STREET OR PUBLIC PARKING LOT FOR STORAGE…
    6. § 90.17 PERMITS.
    7. § 90.30 ENFORCEMENT BY CHIEF OF POLICE.
    8. § 90.31 AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICER OR CITY EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE …
    9. § 90.32 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR TO REMOVE ABANDONED VEHICLE.
    10. § 90.33 RIGHT OF ENTRY.
    11. § 90.34 ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES.
    12. § 90.35 STORAGE OF VEHICLES.
    13. § 90.36 NOTICE AND HEARING FOR LOW VALUE VEHICLES.
    14. § 90.37 DISPOSITION; PROHIBITION AGAINST RECONSTRUCTION.
    15. § 90.38 NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, CALIFORNIA HIG…
    16. § 90.39 CITY ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
    17. § 90.99 PENALTY.
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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