Chapter 70 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

§§ 70.001 through 70.003 and 70.015 through 70.027 (hereinafter “this chapter” or “the traffic ordinance”) shall be known as “the Traffic Ordinance of the City of Grover Beach.” The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this chapter of the officers and employees including, but not limited to, the Police Chief and City Traffic Engineer have been delegated by the City Council consistent with Cal. Government Code § 830.6, or as amended, and shall constitute approval consistent therewith.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

(A) Police administration . There is hereby established in the police department of this city a traffic enforcement program to be under the control and responsibility of the Chief of Police or his or her designee.

(B) Authority of Police and Fire Department officials . Officers of the Police Department and designated employees and volunteers as are assigned by the Chief of Police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by voice, hand, audible, or other signal in conformance with traffic laws, except that in the event of a fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers, and designated employees of other city departments or members of the Fire Department may direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary contained in this chapter or the Vehicle Code.

(C) Persons other than officials shall not direct traffic . No person other than an officer or designated employees of the city or members of the Five Cities Fire Authority or a person(s) or contractor authorized by the Chief of Police or the City Public Works Director, City Traffic Engineer, or their designee, or a person authorized by law shall direct or attempt to direct traffic by voice, hand, or other signal, except that persons may operate, when and as herein provided, any mechanical push button signal erected by order of the City Traffic Engineer.

(D) Obedience to police or authorized officials . No person shall fail or refuse to comply with or to perform any act forbidden by any lawful order, signal, or direction of a police officer, a member of the Fire Department, or a person authorized by the Chief of Police, Public Works Director, City Traffic Engineer, their designee, or by law.

(E) City Traffic Engineer . The office of the City Traffic Engineer is hereby established. The City Traffic Engineer shall be appointed by the City Manager, or his or her designee, and they shall exercise the powers and duties as provided in this chapter and in the traffic ordinances of this city. Whenever the City Traffic Engineer is required or authorized to place or maintain official traffic control devices or signals, they may cause such devices or signals to be placed or maintained.

(F) Powers and duties of the City Traffic Engineer; delegation . It shall be the general duty of the City Traffic Engineer to determine the installation and proper timing and maintenance of traffic control devices and signals, to conduct engineering analyses of traffic collisions and to devise remedial measures, to conduct engineering and traffic investigations of traffic conditions, to cooperate with other city officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions and to carry out the additional powers and duties imposed by ordinance of this city. Whenever, by the provisions of this chapter a power is granted to the City Traffic Engineer or a duty imposed upon them, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by their deputy or by a person authorized by them.

with other city officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions and to carry out the additional powers and duties imposed by ordinance of this city. Whenever, by the provisions of this chapter a power is granted to the City Traffic Engineer or a duty imposed upon them, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by their deputy or by a person authorized by them.

(G) Duty of the traffic program . It shall be the duty of the traffic program with such aid as may be rendered by other members of the Police Department to enforce the street traffic regulations of this city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to street traffic, in this city to make arrests for traffic violations, to investigate traffic collisions and to cooperate with the City Traffic Engineer and other officers of the city, in the administration of the traffic laws and in developing ways and means to improve traffic conditions, and to carry out those duties specially imposed upon the Police Department by this chapter and the traffic ordinances of this city.

(H) Traffic collision reports . The Police Department shall maintain a suitable system of filing traffic collision reports. Data from collision reports may be available for the use and information of the City Traffic Engineer.

(I) Traffic collision studies . Whenever the collisions at any particular location become numerous, the Police Department will cooperate with the City Traffic Engineer in conducting studies of such collisions and determining remedial measures.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 70.999

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Whenever any words or phrases used herein are not defined, but are defined in the State Vehicle Code, and amendments thereto, such definitions shall apply.

ALLEY. Any highway having a roadway not exceeding 25 feet in width which is primarily used for access to the rear or side entrances of abutting property.

BICYCLE. A device upon which a person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power, except as provided in Cal. Vehicle Code § 312.5, through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels. A person riding a bicycle is subject to the provisions of this chapter and the codes specified in Sections 21200 and 21200.5. An electric bicycle is a BICYCLE .

CAMP TRAILER.

(1) A vehicle designed to be used on a highway, capable of human habitation for camping or recreational purposes that does not exceed 16 feet in overall length from the foremost point of the trailer hitch to the rear extremity of the trailer body and does not exceed 96 inches in width, and includes any tent trailer.

(2) Where a trailer telescopes for travel, the size shall apply to the trailer as fully extended. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a CAMP TRAILER shall not be deemed to be a trailer coach.

CAMPER. A structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation or camping purposes.

CITY. The City of Grover Beach, California.

CENTRAL TRAFFIC DISTRICT. All streets and portions of streets within the area described as follows: All public rights-of-way on West Grand Avenue, Oak Park Boulevard, 4th Street, and 13th Street.

COACH. Any bus, motor coach, trackless trolley, or passenger stage used as a common carrier of passengers. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the California Vehicle Code, or any other State Vehicle Code or regulations, and is used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property. COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Grover Beach.

COUNTY. The County of San Luis Obispo, California.

CROSSWALK.

(1) Is either:

(a) That portion of a roadway included within the prolongation or connection of the boundary lines of

sidewalks at intersections where the intersecting roadways meet at approximately right angles, except the prolongation

of such lines from an alley across a street; or

(b) Any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.

(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this definition in division (1) above, there shall not be a CROSSWALK where local authorities have placed signs indicating no crossing.

CURB. The lateral boundary of the roadway whether such curb be marked by curbing construction, or not so marked; the word CURB as herein used shall not include the line dividing the roadway of a street from parking strips in the center of a street, nor from tracks or rights-of-way of public utility companies.

DARKNESS. Any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and any other time when visibility is not sufficient to render clearly discernible any person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet. DIVIDED HIGHWAY. A roadway divided along its centerline, either by a physical barrier or by signs or markings on the said roadway and providing for specific directional traffic flow in each lane.

DIVISIONAL ISLAND. A raised island or roadway surface delineated by striping in accordance with the State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices in the roadway separating opposing or conflicting streams of traffic. ELECTRIC BICYCLE. A bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.

(1) A “class 1 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 mph.

(2) A “class 2 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 mph.

(3) A “class 3 electric bicycle,” or “speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 mph, and equipped with a speedometer.

(a) A person riding an ELECTRIC BICYCLE , as defined in this section, is subject to the Cal.Vehicle Code, Article 4 (commencing with § 21200) of Chapter 1 of Division 11.

(b) On and after January 1, 2017, manufacturers and distributors of ELECTRIC BICYCLES shall apply a label that is permanently affixed, in a prominent location, to each ELECTRIC BICYCLE . The label shall contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the ELECTRIC BICYCLE , and shall be printed in Arial font in at least nine-point type.

ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE (EPAMD). A selfbalancing, non-tandem, two-wheeled device that is not greater than 20 inches deep and 25 inches wide and can turn in place, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system averaging less than 750 watts (one horsepower), the maximum speed of which, when powered solely by a propulsion system on a paved level surface, is no more than 12.5 mph.

ILITY DEVICE (EPAMD).**_ A selfbalancing, non-tandem, two-wheeled device that is not greater than 20 inches deep and 25 inches wide and can turn in place, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system averaging less than 750 watts (one horsepower), the maximum speed of which, when powered solely by a propulsion system on a paved level surface, is no more than 12.5 mph.

ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARD. Any wheeled device that has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding that is not greater than 60 inches deep and 18 inches wide, is designed to transport only one person, and has an electric propulsion system averaging less than 1,000 watts, the maximum speed of which, when powered solely by a propulsion system on a paved level surface, is no more than 20 mph. The device may be designed to also be powered by human propulsion.

FIFTH-WHEEL or GOOSENECK TRAVEL TRAILER. A vehicle designed for recreational purposes to carry persons, animals, or property on its own structure and so constructed as to be drawn by a motor vehicle by means of a kingpin or ball hitch connecting device.

HIGHWAY. A way or place of whatever nature, publicly or privately maintained and open to the use of the public for the purposes of vehicular travel. HIGHWAY includes “street.”

HOLIDAYS. All federal, state, and city recognized holidays.

HOUSE CAR. A motor vehicle originally designed, or permanently altered, and equipped for human habitation, or to which a camper has been permanently attached. A motor vehicle to which a camper has been temporarily attached is not a HOUSE CAR , except that, for the purposes of Cal. Vehicle Code, Division 11 (commencing with § 21000) and Division 12 (commencing with § 24000), a motor vehicle equipped with a camper having an axle that is designed to support a portion of the weight of the camper unit shall be considered a three-axle HOUSE CAR regardless of the method of attachment or manner of registration. A HOUSE CAR shall not be deemed to be a motor-truck.

INTERSECTION. The area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways, of two roadways which join one another at approximately right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different roadways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. LOADING ZONE. The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.

LOW SPEED VEHICLE. A motor vehicle that meets all of the following requirements:

• (1) Has four wheels;

(2) Can attain a speed, in one mile, of more than 20 mph and not more than 25 mph, on a paved level surface; and

• (3) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 3,000 pounds.

(a) For the purposes of this definition, a LOW-SPEED VEHICLE is not a golf cart, except when operated pursuant to Cal. Vehicle Code §§ 21115 or 21115.1.

(b) A LOW-SPEED VEHICLE is also known as a “neighborhood electric vehicle.”

MOBILE BILLBOARD ADVERTISING DISPLAY. An advertising display that is attached to a wheeled, mobile, nonmotorized vehicle, device, or bicycle that carries, pulls, or transports a sign or billboard, and is for the primary purpose of advertising.

MOTORCYCLE.

(1) A MOTORCYCLE is a motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.

(2) A motor vehicle that has four wheels in contact with the ground, two of which are a functional part of a

sidecar, is a MOTORCYCLE if the vehicle otherwise comes within the definition of division (1) above.

(3) A farm tractor is not a MOTORCYCLE .

(4) A three-wheeled motor vehicle that otherwise meets the requirements of division (1), has a partially or completely enclosed seating area for the driver and passenger, is used by local public agencies for the enforcement of parking control provisions, and is operated at slow speeds on public streets, is not a MOTORCYCLE . However, a motor vehicle described in this division shall comply with the applicable sections of this code imposing equipment installation requirements on MOTORCYCLES .

MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE. Any motorcycle with a motor that displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters. A MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE does not include a motorized bicycle.

MOTORIZED BICYCLE or MOPED. A two-wheeled or three-wheeled device having fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power or having no pedals if powered solely by electrical energy, and an automatic transmission and a motor that produces less than four gross brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than 30 mph on level ground.

MOTORIZED QUADRICYCLE. A four-wheeled device, and a “motorized tricycle” is a three-wheeled device, designed to carry not more than two persons, including the driver, and having either an electric motor or a motor with an automatic transmission developing less than two gross brake horsepower and capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than 30 mph on level ground. The device shall be utilized only by a person who by

reason of physical disability is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian or by a senior citizen as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 13000.

MOTORIZED SCOOTER. Any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding, and is powered by an electric motor. This device may also have a driver seat that does not interfere with the ability of the rider to stand and ride and may also be designed to be powered by human propulsion. For purposes of this section, a motorcycle, as defined in Section 1.23, a motor-driven cycle, as defined in Section 1.24, or a motorized bicycle or moped, as defined in Section 1.25, is not a MOTORIZED SCOOTER .

ic motor. This device may also have a driver seat that does not interfere with the ability of the rider to stand and ride and may also be designed to be powered by human propulsion. For purposes of this section, a motorcycle, as defined in Section 1.23, a motor-driven cycle, as defined in Section 1.24, or a motorized bicycle or moped, as defined in Section 1.25, is not a MOTORIZED SCOOTER .

MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle that is self-propelled. MOTOR VEHICLE does not include a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle, or motorized quadricycle, if operated by a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian.

OFFICIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL. Is any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and proceed and which is erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction.

PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.

PARKWAY. The portion of a public street or right-of-way lying between the curb or edge of the roadway and a sidewalk or public walkway.

PASSENGER LOADING ZONE. The space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.

PEDESTRIAN. Includes:

• (1) A person who is afoot or who is using any of the following:

• (a) A means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle; and

• (b) An electric personal assistive mobility device.

• (2) PEDESTRIAN includes a person who is operating a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle, or

motorized quadricycle and, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a PEDESTRIAN . PEDICAB. Any of the following:

(1) A bicycle that has three or more wheels that transports, or is capable of transporting, passengers on seats attached to the bicycle, that is operated by a person, and that is being used for transporting passengers for hire;

(2) A bicycle that pulls a trailer, sidecar, or similar device, that transports, or is capable of transporting, passengers on seats attached to the trailer, sidecar, or similar device, that is operated by a person, and that is being used for transporting passengers for hire; and/or

(3) A four-wheeled device that is primarily or exclusively pedal-powered, has a seating capacity for eight or more passengers, cannot travel in excess of 15 mph, and is being used for transporting passengers for hire.

PEACE OFFICER. Every law enforcement officer of the state, the Police Department of the city, and any community services technician authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.

PRIVATE ROAD or DRIVEWAY. A way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other members of the public.

RECREATION VEHICLE. A motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camping trailer, or other vehicle or trailer,

with or without motive power, designed, or altered for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other human occupancy. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE specifically includes, but is not limited to:

• (1) A “recreational vehicle” as defined by Cal. Health and Safety Code § 18010;

• (2) A “truck camper” as defined by Cal. Health and Safety Code § 18013.4;

• (3) A “camp trailer” as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 242;

• (4) A “camper” as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 243;

• (5) A “fifth-wheel travel trailer” as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 324;

• (6) A “house car” as defined by Cal. Vehicle Code § 362;

• (7) A “trailer coach” as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 635;

• (8) A van camper; or

• (9) A van conversion.

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

• (1) Portion of a highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district

• (a) Upon one side of which highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures; or

• (b) Upon both sides of which highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.

(2) A residential district may be longer than one-quarter of a mile if the above ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway exists.

ROADWAY. Portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.

RV PERMIT. A 48-hour parking permit for a recreational vehicle belonging to a resident of the city issued by the Chief of Police or their designee in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

SAFETY ZONE. The area or space lawfully set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected, or which is marked or indicated by vertical signs, raised markers or raised buttons, in order to make such area or space plainly visible at all times while the same is set apart as a safety zone.

SEMI-TRAILER. A vehicle designed for carrying persons or property, used in conjunction with a motor vehicle, and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon, or is carried by, another vehicle.

TRAILER. A vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle.

VEHICLE CODE. The Vehicle Code of the State of California.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS

(A) Authority to install traffic control devices .

(1) The City Traffic Engineer shall have the power and duty to place and maintain or cause to be placed and maintained official traffic control devices when and as required to make effective the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Whenever the Vehicle Code requires for the effectiveness of any provision thereof that traffic control devices be installed to give notice to the public of the application of such law the City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to install or cause to be installed the necessary devices subject to any limitations or restrictions set forth in the law applicable thereto.

(3) The City Traffic Engineer may also place and maintain or cause to place and maintain such additional traffic control devices as they may deem necessary or proper to regulate traffic or to guide or warn traffic, but they shall make such determination only upon the basis of traffic engineering principles and/or traffic investigations and in accordance with such standards, limitations, and rules as may be set forth in this chapter or as may be determined by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.

• (B) Installation of traffic signals .

(1) The City Traffic Engineer is hereby directed to install and maintain official traffic signals at those intersections and other places where traffic conditions are such as to require that the flow of traffic be alternately interrupted and released in order to prevent or relieve traffic congestion or to protect life or property from exceptional hazard.

(2) The City Traffic Engineer shall ascertain and determine the locations where such signals are required by field investigation, traffic counts and other traffic information as may be pertinent and their determinations there from shall be made in accordance with those traffic engineering and safety standards and instructions set forth in the State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

(3) Whenever the City Traffic Engineer installs and maintains an official traffic signal at any intersection, they shall likewise erect and maintain at such intersection street name signs clearly visible to traffic approaching from all directions unless such street name signs have previously been placed and are maintained at any said intersection. (C) Lane marking . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to mark center lines and lane lines upon the surface of the roadway to indicate the course to be traveled by vehicles and may place signs temporarily designating lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, regardless of the centerline of the highway.

ously been placed and are maintained at any said intersection. (C) Lane marking . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to mark center lines and lane lines upon the surface of the roadway to indicate the course to be traveled by vehicles and may place signs temporarily designating lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, regardless of the centerline of the highway.

(D) Distinctive roadway markings . The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to place and maintain distinctive roadway markings as described in the Vehicle Code on those streets or parts of streets where the volume of traffic or the vertical or other curvature of the roadway renders it hazardous to drive on the left side of such marking or signs and markings. Such marking or signs and marking shall have the same effect as similar markings placed by the State Department of Transportation pursuant to provisions of the Vehicle Code.

(E) Authority to remove, relocate, and discontinue traffic control devices . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to remove, relocate, or discontinue the operation of any traffic control device not specifically required by the Vehicle Code or this chapter whenever they shall determine in any particular case that the conditions which warranted or required the installation no longer exist.

(F) Traffic control devices; hours of operation . The City Traffic Engineer shall determine the hours and days during which any traffic control device shall be in operation or be in effect, except in those cases where such hours or days are specified in this chapter.

(G) Unauthorized painting of curbs . No person, unless authorized by this city, shall paint any street or curb surface; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the painting of house numbers on a curb surface immediately adjacent to the associated house by any person who has complied with the provisions of any resolution or ordinance of this city pertaining thereto.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

(A) Authority to place turning markings, signals, or other devices at multi-lane intersections . The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to place official traffic control devices within or adjacent to intersections and indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles turning at such intersections, and the City Traffic Engineer is authorized to locate and indicate more than one lane of traffic from which drivers of vehicles may make right or left hand turns, and the course to be traveled as so indicated may conform to or be other than as prescribed by law or ordinance.

(B) Authority to place restricted turn signs . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to determine those intersections at which drivers of vehicles shall not make a right, left, or U-turn, and shall place proper signs at such intersections. The making of such turns may be prohibited between certain hours of any day and permitted at other hours, in which event the same shall be plainly indicated on the signs or they may be removed when such turns are permitted.

(C) Signal controlled intersections; right turns .

(1) The City Traffic Engineer shall post appropriate signs giving effect to this section where they determine that the making of right turns against traffic signal “stop” indication would interfere with the safe and orderly flow of traffic.

(2) No driver of a vehicle shall make a right turn against a red traffic signal or a stop sign at any intersection which is sign-posted giving notice of such restriction as hereinafter provided in this section. (Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

(A) Whenever any ordinance or resolution of this city designates any street or portion thereof as a one-way street or alley, the City Traffic Engineer shall place and maintain signs giving notice thereof, and no such regulations shall be effective unless such signs are in place. Signs indicating the direction of lawful traffic movement shall be placed at every intersection where movement of traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

(B) No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of persons or materials in any alley.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

Whenever any ordinance or resolution of this city designates and describes any street or portion thereof as a through street, or any intersection at which vehicles are required to stop at one or more entrances thereto, or any railroad grade crossing at which vehicles are required to stop, the City Traffic Engineer shall erect and maintain stop signs as follows: A stop sign shall be erected on each and every street intersecting such through street or portion thereof so designated and at those entrances to other intersections where a stop is required and at any railroad grade crossing so designated; provided, however stop signs shall not be erected or maintained at any entrance to an intersection when such entrance is controlled by an official traffic control signal. Every such sign shall conform with, and shall be placed as provided in, the Vehicle Code.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

(A) City traffic engineer to establish marked crosswalks . The City Traffic Engineer shall establish, designate, and maintain crosswalks at intersections and other places by appropriate devices, marks, or lines upon the surface of the roadway as follows:

(1) Crosswalks may be established and maintained at any intersection or other location where the City Traffic Engineer determines that the installation of said crosswalk would provide a safety benefit to pedestrians crossing the roadway subject to the limitation contained in of this section;

(2) Other than crosswalks at intersections, no crosswalk shall be established in any block which is less than 400 feet in length and such crosswalk shall be located as nearly as practicable at mid-block; and

(3) The City Traffic Engineer may place signs at or adjacent to an intersection in respect to any crosswalk directing pedestrians shall not cross in the crosswalk so indicated.

(B) Standing in the roadway . No person shall stand in any roadway other than a safety zone or in a crosswalk if such action interferes with the lawful movement of traffic. This section shall not apply to any public officer, city employee, city contractor, or employee of a public utility necessarily upon a street in the line of duty. (Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

(A) Application of regulations .

(1) The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times or at those times herein specified, except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict or official traffic control device.

(2) The provisions of this chapter imposing a time limit on standing or parking shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions of the Vehicle Code or the ordinances of this city prohibiting or limiting the standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times.

(B) City traffic engineer to establish and maintain stopping and parking areas . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to maintain, by appropriate signs or by paint upon the curb surface, all no stopping zones, no parking areas, and restricted parking areas, as defined and described in this chapter: When said curb markings or signs are in place, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, or park such vehicle adjacent to any such curb marking or sign in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

(C) No stopping zones .

(1) The City Traffic Engineer shall designate established no stopping zones by placing and maintaining appropriate signs indicating that stopping of vehicles is prohibited and indicating the hours and day when stopping is prohibited.

(2) During the hours and on the days designated on the signs, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop said vehicle on any of the streets or parts of streets established by resolution of the City Council as no stopping zones.

(D) Emergency parking signs .

(1) Whenever the City Traffic Engineer determines that unacceptable levels of traffic congestion are likely to result from the holding of public or private assemblages, gatherings or functions, or for other reasons, the City Traffic Engineer and/or the Chief of Police or their designees shall have power and authority to order temporary signs to be erected or posted indicating that the operation, parking, or standing of vehicles is prohibited on such streets and alleys as the City Traffic Engineer and/or the Chief of Police or their designees shall direct during the time such temporary signs are in place.

(2) Such signs shall remain in place only during the existence of such emergency or event and the City Traffic Engineer and/or the Chief of Police or their designees shall cause such signs to be removed promptly thereafter.

(E) No parking areas . No operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, camp-trailer, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, commercial vehicle, coach, house car, low-speed-vehicle, or semi-trailer shall stop, stand, park, or leave standing such vehicle in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or other authorized employee, or traffic sign, or signal:

(1) Within any divisional island unless authorized and clearly indicated with appropriate signs or markings;

(2) On either side of any street between the projected property lines of any public walk, public steps, street, or thoroughfare terminating at such street, when such area is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface;

(3) In any area where the City Traffic Engineer determines that the parking or stopping of a vehicle would constitute a traffic hazard or would endanger life or property, when such area is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface;

(4) In any area established by the City Traffic Engineer as a no parking area, when such is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface;

(5) On any street or highway where the use of such street or highway or a portion thereof is necessary for the cleaning, repair of construction of the street or highway or the installation of underground utilities or where the use of

the street or highway or any portion thereof is authorized for a purpose other than the normal flow or traffic or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is necessary for the movement of equipment, articles, or structures of unusual size, and the parking of such vehicle would prohibit or interfere with such use or movement; provided that signs giving notice of such “no parking” are erected or placed at least 24 hours prior to the effective time of such no parking;

(6) At any place within 20 feet of a point on the curb immediately opposite the mid-block end of a safety zone, when such place is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface;

(7) At any place within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection in the central traffic district or in any business district when such place is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface except that a bus may stop at a designated bus stop;

(8) Within 20 feet of the approach to any traffic signal, yield sign, stop sign, marked crosswalk, or official electric flashing device;

(9) Within 50 feet of the prolongation of an intersecting roadway curb or pavement edge when appropriate signs or markings are in place, except for buses at a designated bus zone; and/or

(10) Within any parkway.

(F) Parking prohibited on narrow streets .

(1) The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to place signs or markings indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed 20 feet, or upon one side of a street as indicated by such signs or markings when the width of the roadway does not exceed 30 feet.

(2) When official signs or markings prohibiting parking are erected upon narrow streets as authorized herein, no person shall park a vehicle upon any such street in violation of any such sign or marking.

(G) Parking adjacent to schools .

(1) The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon that side of any street adjacent to any school property when such parking would, in his or her opinion, interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation.

(2) When official signs are erected prohibited parking upon that side of a street adjacent to any school property, no person shall park a vehicle in any such designated place.

(H) Parking; 72-hour parking .

(1) No person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or boat shall park such vehicle upon any street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way for more than a consecutive period of 72 hours. For purposes of enforcement, the mere moving or relocation of the vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or boat a short distance of less than one- tenth of a mile shall not suffice to interrupt the 72-hour period or constitute the beginning of a new 72- hour period. Proof that the vehicle was moved less than one-tenth of a mile in a normal traffic lane at any given time shall constitute prima facie evidence that the 72-hour period was not interrupted or terminated.

(2) The provisions of this division are to be interpreted and enforced consistent with a public policy against longterm storage of vehicles upon public streets. A copy of this division shall be included as a part of any notice or citation placed on a vehicle concerning the 72-hour parking limit.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

(A) Parking space markings . The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to install and maintain parking space markings to indicate parking spaces adjacent to curbs where authorized parking is permitted. When such parking space markings are placed on the street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way or highway

subject to other and more restrictive limitations, no vehicle shall be stopped, left standing, or parked other than within a single space unless the size or shape of such vehicle makes compliance impossible.

(B) Authority to establish loading zones . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to determine and to mark loading zones and passenger loading zones as follows:

(1) In front of the entrance to any place of business or in front of any hall or place used for the purpose of public assembly;

(2) In no event shall more than one-half of the total curb length in any block be reserved for loading zone purposes;

(3) Loading zones shall be indicated by yellow paint upon the top of all curbs within such zones; and

(4) Passenger loading zones shall be indicated by white paint upon the top of all curbs in said zones.

(C) Curb markings to indicate no stopping and parking regulations . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions and limitations of this chapter, to place, and when required herein, shall place the following curb markings to indicate parking or standing regulations, and said curb markings shall have the meanings as herein set forth in Cal. Vehicle Code § 21458.

(D) Effect of permission to load or unload .

(1) Permission herein granted to stop or stand a vehicle for purposes of loading or unloading of materials shall apply only to commercial vehicles, and shall not extend beyond the time necessary, therefor and in no event for more than 30 minutes.

(2) Permission herein granted to stop or park for purposes of loading or unloading passengers shall include the loading or unloading of personal baggage, but shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefor and in no event for more than ten minutes.

(E) Standing for loading or unloading only . No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any yellow loading zone for any purpose other than loading or unloading passengers or material for such time as is permitted in Section 3309(C)(2).

(F) Thirty-minute parking . Green curb markings shall mean no standing or parking for a period of time longer than 30 minutes at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday(s) and holidays. When authorized signs or curb markings have been determined by the City Traffic Engineer to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, or park said vehicle adjacent to any such legible curb marking or sign or parking meter in violation thereof.

n 30 minutes at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday(s) and holidays. When authorized signs or curb markings have been determined by the City Traffic Engineer to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, or park said vehicle adjacent to any such legible curb marking or sign or parking meter in violation thereof.

(G) One-hour parking . When authorized signs or curb markings have been determined by the City Traffic Engineer to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park said vehicle between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sunday(s) and holidays for a period of time longer than one hour.

(H) Two-hour parking . When authorized signs or curb markings have been determined by the City Traffic Engineer to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, or park said vehicle between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays for a period of time longer than two hours.

(I) Diagonal parking .

(1) On any of the streets or portions of streets established by resolution of the City Council as diagonal parking zones, when signs or pavement markings are in place indicating such diagonal parking, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park said vehicle except:

(a) At the angle to the curb indicated by signs or pavement markings allotting space to parked vehicles and entirely within the limits to said allotted space; and

(b) With the front wheel nearest the curb within six inches of said curb.

(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply when such vehicle is actually engaged in the process of loading or unloading passengers, freight, or goods, in which event the provisions applicable in division (D) above shall be complied with.

(J) Fire lane . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to establish “Fire Lane-No Parking” zones on public and private roadways after the Fire Department has designated the roadway as a fire lane. The designation shall be indicated by:

(1) A sign posted immediately adjacent to, and visible from, the designated place clearly stating in letters not less than one inch in height that the place is a fire lane;

(2) By outlining or painting the place in red and, in contrasting color, marking the place with the words “FIRE LANE,” which are clearly visible from a vehicle; or

(3) By a red curb or red paint on the edge of the roadway upon which is clearly marked the words “FIRE LANE.”

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)

(A) Coach zones to be established . The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to establish bus zones opposite curb space for the loading and unloading of buses or common carriers of passengers and to determine the location thereof. Coach zones shall normally be established on the far side of an intersection.

• (B) Parking or standing of commercial vehicles .

(1) In all public areas within the city zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, R-A, C-R-1, C-R-2, C-R-3, M-H, or C-PR-1, or any curbside parking contiguous to any such zone, the parking or standing of commercial vehicles is hereby prohibited if said vehicle is one or more of the following:

(a) A vehicle with a manufacturer’s gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more, except for house cars as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 362 or a trailer coach as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 635;

• (b) A truck trailer as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 655;

• (c) A semitrailer as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 550; and/or

• (d) A trailer as defined in Cal. Vehicle Code § 630.

• (2) This section shall not apply under the following conditions:

• (a) When such vehicle is loading or unloading property;

• (b) When the City Council has determined by resolution that the parking of such vehicles on certain streets or properties shall be permitted; or

(c) When the vehicle is being used in conjunction with a construction project, is parked or standing off of a public right-of-way and such vehicle parking or standing has been approved in writing by the Community Development Director.

(C) Storing of semi-trailers . It is unlawful for any person to store, leave standing, or park an unattached semi-trailer or auxiliary dolly on any public street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way or highway except for and during the purpose of loading or unloading it.

(D) Display of warning devices when commercial vehicle is disabled . Every motor truck having a weight of 20,000 pounds or more, and every truck tractor irrespective of weight, when operated upon any street or highway during darkness, shall be equipped with and carry at least three two-flares or three two-warning lights or reflectors. The reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Department of State Highway Patrol. When any vehicle above mentioned or any trailer or semi-trailer is disabled upon streets or highways within this city and upon which street or highway there is insufficient street lighting to reveal a vehicle at a distance of 200 feet during darkness, a warning signal of the character indicated above shall be immediately placed at a distance of approximately 100 feet in advance of, and 100 feet to the rear of, such disabled vehicle by the driver thereof. The continuous flashing of at least four approved class

ty and upon which street or highway there is insufficient street lighting to reveal a vehicle at a distance of 200 feet during darkness, a warning signal of the character indicated above shall be immediately placed at a distance of approximately 100 feet in advance of, and 100 feet to the rear of, such disabled vehicle by the driver thereof. The continuous flashing of at least four approved class

A-type one turn signal lamps, at least two toward the front and at least two toward the rear of the vehicle, shall be considered as to meet the requirements of this section until the devices mentioned above can be placed as in the required locations. The warning signals herein mentioned shall be displayed continuously during darkness while such vehicle remains disabled upon such street or highway.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) No person shall park or stand on any street, any lunch wagon, eating cart, vehicle, or pushcart from which articles of food are sold or offered for sale without first obtaining a written permit to do so from the city.

(B) Whenever any permit is granted by the city under the provisions of this code of ordinances and a particular location to park or stand is specified therein, no person shall park or stand any vehicle, wagon or pushcart on any location other than as designated in such permit.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) Repairing or greasing vehicles on public streets . No person shall construct or cause to be constructed, repair, or cause to be repaired, grease, or cause to be greased, dismantle, or cause to be dismantled any vehicle or any part thereof upon any street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way street in this city. Temporary emergency repairs may be made upon a public street as long as the vehicle or trailer is not interfering with normal traffic or pedestrian flow and that the repair time period does not exceed four hours.

(B) Parking of vehicles for public display . The City Council finds that the display of parked vehicles for the purposes of creating a mobile billboard advertising display on its streets creates a distraction for drivers and pedestrians, thereby creating a hazard; creates a nuisance for the community; and decreases the parking available for businesses and residents. The City Council further finds that numerous other advertising methods are available and necessary to alleviate this problem. The purpose of this section is to authorize and empower the Police Department to take various actions when the use of public streets for mobile billboard advertising displays adversely affects neighborhoods in the city.

(C) Parking of vehicles advertising for sale .

(1) It is unlawful to park a motor vehicle, trailer, camp-trailer, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, commercial vehicle, coach, house car, low-speed-vehicle, or semi-trailer on a street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way with a sign or placard on the vehicle that advertises the vehicle is for sale.

(2) For division (B) above and this division (C), a warning citation shall be issued and it shall state that an additional violation may result in the impoundment of the vehicle, even if the vehicle is moved to another street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway in the city.

(D) Advertising vehicles . No person shall operate or drive any vehicle used for advertising purposes or any advertising vehicle equipped with a sound-amplifying or loudspeaking device upon any street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway at any time within the city.

(E) Storing of vehicles by businesses .

(1) It is unlawful for any person who deals in, or whose business involves the sale, lease, rental, or charter of vehicles to store, park, or leave standing any such vehicle upon any public street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way or highway, except while such vehicle is under lease, rental, or charter by a customer.

(2) It is unlawful for any person who operates a business to store vehicles used in the conduct of that business on the street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway.

(F) Storing of vehicles by auto repair businesses . It is unlawful for any person whose business involves the repair, servicing of vehicles, or vehicle components to store, park, or leave standing any vehicle on any public street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway after that person has accepted custody of the vehicle from the customer.

(G) Unauthorized parking of vehicles in a fire zone .

(1) It is the purpose of this section to prohibit parking of vehicles without permission on privately owned or publicly owned property, and to establish a means to enforce limited time zones on private or public property.

(2) No person, regardless of whether permission has been given by the owner or person in lawful possession, shall park a vehicle in a fire access road established, maintained, or posted with signs or roadway markings pursuant to the provisions of the Cal. Vehicle Code § 22500.1.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) Any regularly employed and salaried officer, or authorized employee of the Police Department may remove or cause to be removed:

(1) Any motor vehicle, trailer, or boat that has been parked or left standing upon a street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way or highway for 72 or more consecutive hours. For purposes of this subsection, the mere moving or relocation of a motor vehicle, trailer, or boat for a short distance shall not suffice to interrupt the 72-hour period or to constitute the beginning of a new 72-hour period. Proof that the vehicle was moved less than one-tenth of a mile in a normal traffic lane at any given time shall constitute prima facie evidence that the 72hour period was not interrupted or terminated. The provisions of this subsection are to be interpreted and enforced consistent with a public policy against long-term storage of vehicles upon public streets. A copy of this section shall be included as a part of any notice or citation placed on a vehicle concerning the 72-hour parking limit;

(2) Any vehicle which is parked or left standing upon a street or highway where the use of such street or highway or a portion thereof is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the street or highway or for the installation of underground utilities or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is authorized for a purpose other than the normal flow of traffic or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is necessary for the movement of equipment, articles, or structures of unusual size, and the parking of such vehicle would prohibit or interfere with such use or movement; provided that signs giving notice that such vehicle may be removed are erected or placed at least 24-hours prior to the removal;

(3) Any roll-off dumpster, storage container, sports equipment, barricades, privately owned signs, or other items of personal property, other than motor vehicles or trailers found on any street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway create a traffic safety hazard and may be immediately removed from the street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway without prior notice to the owner or person in legal possession of the property. The owner or person in legal possession of the property shall be responsible for all fees associated with the removal and storage of the property;

, or highway create a traffic safety hazard and may be immediately removed from the street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway without prior notice to the owner or person in legal possession of the property. The owner or person in legal possession of the property shall be responsible for all fees associated with the removal and storage of the property;

(4) Motorized power equipment or items of construction equipment or materials found on any street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way or highway that does not have and display an encroachment permit issued by the city may be immediately removed from the street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way or highway without prior notice to the owner or person in legal possession of the property. The owner or person in legal possession of the property shall be responsible for all fees associated with the removal and storage of the property; or

(5) (a) Mobile billboard advertising displays may be removed pursuant to Cal. Vehicle Code § 22651, Subdivision (v), when the mobile billboard advertising display is found upon any public street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, public right-of-way, or highway in the city.

(b) Prior to the removal of the mobile billboard advertising display, it shall be issued a warning citation at least 24 hours prior to the removal. The warning citation shall state the owner of the mobile billboard advertising display may be subject to penalties upon a subsequent violation and may include removal of the mobile billboard advertising display.

(B) Exceptions . The provisions of division (A)(4) above shall not apply to:

(1) Trailers owned by a public utility or licensed contractor while actually in use during the construction, installation, or repair of any public utility, public work, or private work when authorized by issuance of an encroachment permit;

(2) Trailers actively in use for the pick-up or delivery of goods, wares, or merchandise;

(3) Trailers actively in use for the delivery or pick-up of materials for repairing, altering, remodeling, or constructing any building or for delivery of commercial services such as, without limitation, swimming pool cleaning or gardening; and

(4) Travel trailers actively in use by persons loading or unloading or when making temporary or emergency repairs.

(Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) Parking prohibited . It is unlawful for a person to park or leave standing any recreational vehicle on any street, alley, city parking lot, city parking facility, or public right-of-way in the city between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

(B) Exceptions .

(1) Recreational vehicles for which a RV permit has been issued, is valid for a period of 72 hours and is displayed on the inside front windshield of the RV where it is visible to persons outside the vehicle.

(2) Recreational vehicles parked or left standing as a result of a mechanical breakdown so as to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle for a period not to exceed 24-hours.

(C) Recreational vehicle parking permits .

(1) The Chief of Police, or his or her designee, has the authority to issue RV permits and to revoke such permits in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Persons holding a valid RV permit issued pursuant to this chapter may park the recreational vehicle for which the permit was issued on a street in a residential area during the restricted hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., provided the recreational vehicle is parked along the curb line within the same block as the residence listed in the application for which the permit is issued and the permit is valid.

(3) If the residence is located on a corner, then the permit holder may park along the curb line of either of the streets on the block on which the residence is located as long as the vehicle is not parked within 50 feet of the corner.

(4) Except as expressly provided in this chapter, a RV permit does not authorize any vehicle to park in a location or manner that is otherwise prohibited by this code or by the State Vehicle Code.

(5) A RV permit does not guarantee the availability of parking at any time.

(D) Duration and limits . RV permits will be valid for 72-hours. The permittee may apply for a total of four RV permits within a 30-day period. Permits shall not be issued consecutively, nor within a 72-hour period to a previous permit. A permit may be issued provided all the conditions set forth in this code of ordinances continue to be met. No more than one RV permit shall be issued for each residential address in the city at any given time.

(E) RV permit application . Every resident desiring a RV permit for their own recreational vehicle or recreational vehicle under their possession and control shall file an application with the Police Department Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. containing the following information:

(1) The name, residential address, and phone number of the resident applying for the permit; along with proof of residency satisfactory to the Chief of Police such as a current driver’s license or identification card, property tax bill, or public utility bill;

(2) The name, address, and phone number of the registered owner of the recreational vehicle for which a permit is sought along with a copy of the vehicle registration from the State Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent agency from another state. If the resident applying for the RV permit is not the registered owner, a letter of authorization from the registered owner shall be included;

(3) The license number, year, make, and model of the recreational vehicle and its dimensions as to width, height, and length; and

(4) Such additional information the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, may reasonably require.

(F) RV permit issuance . The Chief of Police or his or her designee may issue a RV permit unless one of the following findings is made:

• (1) The applicant is not a city resident;

(2) The resident is not the registered owner of the recreational vehicle or does not have authorization to use such vehicle;

• (3) A RV permit has already been issued for a resident at the listed address;

(4) There are public safety concerns relating to the parking of the recreational vehicle on the street on which the parking would be provided, including, but not limited to, a street being too narrow to safely accommodate the recreational vehicle;

• (5) The street on which parking would be provided prohibits parking of all vehicles; and

• (6) The applicant provided information that was materially false.

• (G) RV permit; display .

(1) All RV permits shall include the license plate number of the designated recreational vehicle, the date of issuance, the date of expiration, and the permit number.

(2) All RV permits shall be conspicuously displayed in the lower driver’s side of the windshield so that it is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle so that all information is visible in order to avoid a parking ticket. The possession of a valid, unexpired permit that was not properly displayed shall not be considered a defense to a citation for an illegally parked recreational vehicle.

• (H) Prohibited activities . Regardless of whether a person has a RV permit, no person shall:

• (1) Run electrical cords, extension cords, hoses, cables, or other items across, above, or on the parkway or sidewalk from any property to a recreational vehicle parked on a public street at any time;

• (2) Make a sewer connection with a recreational vehicle or dump wastes from a recreational vehicle onto public or private land other than a designated RV dump; or

• (3) Use such recreational vehicle for human habitation in violation of §§ 93.35 through 93.38 or 93.50 through 93.54.

• (I) Revocation of RV permit . The Chief of Police, or his or her designee, shall have the authority to revoke a RV permit in the following circumstances:

• (1) A ground exists which would have justified denial of the permit in the first instance;

• (2) The recreational vehicle has fallen into a state of disrepair and has become a public nuisance;

• (3) The recreational vehicle has created a disturbance in the neighborhood due to the manner in which it has been used;

• (4) The recreational vehicle has become inoperable;

• (5) There have been at least two parking citations issued for the recreational vehicle while the permit period is still active;

• (6) There has been a violation of division (H) above; or

• (7) There has been evidence that the recreational vehicle is being used for habitation.

• (Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) Riding or driving on sidewalk .

(1) No person shall ride, drive, propel, or cause to be propelled any motor vehicle, trailer, camp-trailer, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, commercial vehicle, coach, house car, low-speed-vehicle, or semi-trailer upon any sidewalk excepting over permanently constructed driveways and excepting when it is necessary for any temporary purpose to drive a loaded vehicle across a sidewalk; provided further, that said sidewalk area be substantially protected by wooden planks two inches thick and written permission be previously obtained from the City Traffic Engineer.

(2) Such wooden planks shall not be permitted to remain upon such sidewalk area during the hours from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

(B) Horses and horse drawn vehicles . No person shall drive or ride any animal or animal drawn vehicle in, to, or upon any city street at any time of the day or night. The City Traffic Engineer or the Chief of Police may authorize, through the issuance of a parade permit as outlined in §§ 118.01 through 118.11, the driving or riding of any animal or animal-drawn vehicle for the purpose of holding a public parade or demonstration or function or for other reasons appearing to be necessary, provided that temporary signs or barricades shall designate the specific location in which such functions are to take place and along which such animals or animal-drawn vehicles may be ridden or driven. (Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) Motor-driven cycles defined.

(1) A MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE is any motor vehicle, other than a tractor or other kind of agricultural, mowing, or gardening equipment, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels and weighing less than 1,500 pounds.

• (2) MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE shall include a bicycle powered by a motor.

(B) (1) No person shall drive, operate, or propel any motor driven cycle upon the property of another within the city within 50 feet of any residence without the written permission of the landowner.

(2) The prohibition herein shall not apply upon improved driveways, roadways, or parking lots.

(C) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude the application to any incident of any other remedies for public nuisance set forth in the city municipal code.

(Prior Code, § 3113) (Ord. 75-3, passed 3-3-1975) Penalty, see § 70.99

MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC BEACHES

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.

MOTOR VEHICLE.

(1) Any vehicle which is self-propelled by which any person or property may be conveyed as defined by the state’s Vehicle Code and amendments thereto.

(2) The same includes, but is not necessarily limited to, automobiles, beach buggies, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, motor trucks, motor scooters, trail bikes, and mini-bikes.

PUBLIC BEACH AREA. Any public beach adjacent to the Pacific Ocean within the city limits. (Prior Code, § 3800) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969)

The speed limit on the public beach area is 15 mph.

(Prior Code, § 3801) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969)

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle upon the public beach area in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

(Prior Code, § 3802) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

It shall be unlawful for any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, to drive a motor vehicle upon any public beach area. (Prior Code, § 3803) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

It shall be unlawful for any person while knowingly under the influence of toluene or any other substance defined as poison in Cal. Business and Professions Code Schedule D of § 4160§ 4240 to drive a motor vehicle upon a public beach area.

(Prior Code, § 3804) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle upon the public beach area without having in his or her immediate possession at all times a valid driver’s license issued pursuant to law.

(Prior Code, § 3805) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public beach area when his or her driving privilege is suspended or revoked when the person so driving has knowledge of such fact. Knowledge shall be presumed if notice has been given by the Department of Motor Vehicles to such person. The presumption established by this section is a presumption affecting the burden of proof.

(Prior Code, § 3806) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles which is in an unsafe condition upon a public beach area.

(Prior Code, § 3807) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle on a public beach area during darkness unless such motor vehicle is equipped with adequate white front and red rear lights. (Prior Code, § 3808) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

It shall be unlawful to tow or draw any object in a manner which endangers the safety of persons or property behind a motor vehicle on the public beach area; provided, however, it shall not be unlawful for a person to draw or tow not more than one motor vehicle or trailer in combination.

(Prior Code, § 3809) (Ord. 109, passed 8-25-1969) Penalty, see § 70.999

MOVING OF BUILDINGS, VEHICLE LOADS; WEIGHT

No person shall move any load over, along, or across any street within the city when the weight or size of the load plus the weight or size of the vehicle or equipment exceeds limitations of the state’s Vehicle Code; except that where it is impractical to change the physical characteristics of the load, the Public Works Director may issue a permit to move such load and/or vehicle where it is determined that it will not result in damage to public or private property and will not cause a traffic hazard and the applicant will comply with all requirements and conditions of the Public Works Director.

(Prior Code, § 8200) (Ord. 23, passed 6-21-1961; Ord. 58, passed 5-4-1964; Ord. 73-10, passed 1-21-1974; Ord. 8013, passed 12-1-1980) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) Any person desiring to move any building or vehicle load across, over, or along any street within the city shall first make an application for a permit to do so. The application shall be made in writing upon blank forms to be furnished by the Public Works Director. Each application shall set forth a description of the building or vehicle load proposed to be moved together with a detailed description of the load including: the material of which the same is constructed; the dimension, and if it is a building, the condition of the interior; and condition of the exterior of the building; the description of the lot from which the building is to be moved, giving the street and number of such lot if located within the city; the portion of the lot to be occupied by the building when moved; and a statement that the owner will comply with all laws governing the removal of the building and the maintenance of the same when moved.

(B) The application shall also state the streets and portions of streets over which the building or vehicle load is proposed to be moved.

(Prior Code, § 8201) (Ord. 23, passed 6-21-1961; Ord. 58, passed 5-4-1964; Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

Upon the filing of an application for a building moving or vehicle load permit in the office of the Public Works Director, it shall be the duty of the Public Works Director to require a deposit as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time. Said deposit shall be used or returned to the applicant as specified in § 70.075. (Prior Code, § 8202) (Ord. 23, passed 6-21-1961; Ord. 58, passed 5-4-1964; Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980; Ord. 0302, passed 5-5-2003)

On each application the applicant, or his or her agent, shall sign a statement that he or she agrees to preserve and save harmless the city and each officer and employee thereof from any liability or responsibility for any accident, loss, or damage to persons or property happening or occurring as the approximate result of his or her activities pursuant to the permit applied for. The permittee shall show proof of public liability and property damage insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 for one person injured in one accident, and not less than $300,000 for more than one person injured in one accident, and in the amount of not less than $100,000 with respect to any property damage aforesaid. (Prior Code, § 8203) (Ord. 23, passed 6-21-1961; Ord. 58, passed 5-4-1964; Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

Any applicant may, in lieu of the deposit set forth in this subchapter, file with the Public Works Director a bond in the penal sum as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time executed by a qualified bonding company or by a written undertaking with two or more sufficient sureties who shall justify in twice the sum of the bond requirements, which bond shall indemnify the city for any damages to any property of the city which may be caused by, or be incidental to, the moving of any building or vehicle load over, along, or across any street in the city. Such bond shall be renewed annually during the month of January of every year.

(Prior Code, § 8204) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980; Ord. 03-02, passed 5-5-2003)

(A) At the time of filing the application for a building moving or vehicle load permit with the Public Works Director, the applicant shall pay the sum as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time.

(B) Annual permits may be issued for the sum as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule and amended from time to time for the following:

• (1) Moving of mobile home units; and

(2) Moving of vehicle loads that comply with weights permitted by the state’s Vehicle Code and do not exceed 12 feet in width and/or 13 feet six inches in height measured from the level surface upon which the vehicle stands to the highest protrusion in a vertical line.

(Prior Code, § 8205) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980; Ord. 03-02, passed 5-5-2003)

The Public Works Director shall deposit all fees with the City Treasurer to the credit of the General Fund. (Prior Code, § 8206) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

Upon the filing of the application in the manner and form prescribed by this subchapter, and upon making of the deposit or furnishing of the bond and showing proof of liability insurance, and upon payment of the fees required, the

Public Works Director shall issue a permit, in writing, which shall authorize and permit the moving of the building or vehicle load in accordance with the terms and conditions required by the Public Works Director. The permit shall designate such streets over which the building or vehicle load may be moved as will interfere as little as possible with traffic on the public streets of the city and as will damage as little as possible any property belonging to the city and any private property which might be damaged by such movement.

(Prior Code, § 8207) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

The Public Works Director may refuse to issue a permit if he or she finds that it is not in the best interests of the general public to do so.

(Prior Code, § 8208) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

No person shall move a building or vehicle load over any street, or part of any street, other than the streets designated in the written permit.

(Prior Code, § 8209) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980) Penalty, see § 70.999

No permit shall be issued for the moving of any building or vehicle load which is sufficiently heavy to injure any street or pavement within the city, or the size of which will obstruct the traffic upon the streets of the city. (Prior Code, § 8210) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980) Penalty, see § 70.999

Every permit holder shall notify the Public Works Director in writing of the day and hour when it is proposed to move the vehicle load or building, which notice shall be given not less than 24 hours before the time stated in the notice, and which shall be in addition to the required permit.

(Prior Code, § 8211) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

Every person who moves any building or vehicle load along, over, or across any street in the city in accordance with a permit shall notify the Public Works Director in writing of any damage done to property belonging to the city within 24 hours after the damage or injury has occurred. A report shall also be made stating that no damage was incurred, if such is the case.

(Prior Code, § 8212) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

Every person moving a building or vehicle load along, over, or across any street within the city shall cause red lights to be displayed during the nighttime on every side of the building or vehicle load while it is standing on a street in such manner as to warn the public of the obstruction; and shall, during the daytime, place barricades across the streets in such a manner as to protect the public from damage or injury by reason of the moving of the building or vehicle load; and shall, when required by the Public Works Director, and when such building or vehicle load is located in any portion of the city where traffic is congested, require the person removing the same to pay the expense of a traffic

officer to protect the traveling public from damage and injury. The permittee shall place “No Parking” signs along the route to be used during the move. Said signs shall include the date and hours of the move. The permittee shall request inspection and approval of said signs by the Police Department not less than 24 hours prior to the move. (Prior Code, § 8213) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

Permits issued under the authority of this subchapter are nontransferable. (Prior Code, § 8214) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

The City Council, upon receiving a report of the removal and expenses, shall, if the sum of money shall have been deposited with the City Treasurer, order the deposit (except fees with the application) returned to the applicant after deducting a sum sufficient to pay for all the costs and expenses and for all damages done to property of the city by reason of the moving of the building or vehicle load. If such costs and expenses are greater than the amount of money deposited with the Public Works Director, the applicant shall be liable for such damage, and the City Attorney, subject to the approval and direction of the City Council, shall prosecute an action against the applicant in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of the damages. If a bond shall have been furnished in place of a deposit, it shall be the duty of the City Attorney, subject to the consent and approval of the Council, to prosecute an action against the principal and sureties or surety on the bond for the recovery of whatever amount may be necessary to compensate the city for all damages sustained to property owned or controlled by the city. (Prior Code, § 8215) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

(A) The permittee shall make the permit available for inspection by the administrative authority, or his or her representative, or by any peace officer or other person having responsibility for safety or maintenance of the highway. (B) Each permit for moving must be in or on the vehicle or combination of vehicles to which it refers. In cases where a building or structure is moved in more than one section at the same time, on each section on which the original permit is not attached, there shall be affixed a true copy of the original permit. (Prior Code, § 8216) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

The Public Works Director may cancel the permit for cause unless the activity therein permitted is commenced within the time specified and is diligently prosecuted to completion. (Prior Code, § 8217) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

The permittee shall investigate and be aware of all existing facilities lawfully within the limits of his or her activity. The permittee shall not interfere with any existing public or private facility without the consent of its owner. If it becomes necessary to relocate an existing facility, this shall be done by its owner or to the satisfaction of its owner. The cost of moving publicly and privately owned facilities shall be borne by the permittee unless he or she makes other arrangements with the owner of the facility.

(Prior Code, § 8218) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

Each permit shall specify the time the permit shall become null and void, and the permit shall become null and void on the date so specified unless the Public Works Director extends the time.

(Prior Code, § 8219) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980)

No person shall move any building or structure, or portion of a building or structure, into the city. (Prior Code, § 8220) (Ord. 80-13, passed 12-1-1980) Penalty, see § 70.999

(A) Any person violating any provision of this title for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.

(B) Unless otherwise specified, all violations of § 70.026 shall be an infraction and such persons shall be subject to citation, towing or both.

(1) Any person who displays a counterfeit, forged, altered, or fraudulent RV permit, as described in § 70.026(G), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

• (2) Violation of § 70.026(H)(2) is a misdemeanor.

• (C) Violation of §§ 70.041, 70.042, 70.043, 70.044 shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(Prior Code, § 3810)

(Ord. 75-11, passed 3-15-1975; Ord. 23-03, passed 10-10-2023)