Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Ch. 14.46 On-Street Parking of Oversized Vehicles

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 24-0006, § 2, effective August 2, 2024, repealed ch. 14.46 and enacted a new ch. 14.46 as set out herein. Former ch. 14.46 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2144, § 1, effective December 2, 2011.

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

"Guest oversized vehicle parking permit": a validly issued permit issued by the City to a resident to permit an oversized vehicle to park for up to seventy-two (72) hours.

"Oversized vehicle": any vehicle, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 670, trailer, semitrailer, camp trailer (including tent trailers), unmounted camper, trailer bus, or trailer coach, as defined in California Vehicle Code Sections 242, 243, 550, 630, 635, and 636, respectively, a fifth-wheel travel trailer as defined in Vehicle Code Section 324, which, either on its own or in aggregate with an attachment, exceeds twenty-two (22) feet in length, seven (7) feet in width, or eight (8) feet in height, exclusive of projecting lights or devices allowed by California Vehicle Code Sections 35109 and 35110.

"Oversized vehicle parking permit": a validly issued permit issued by the City to a resident to park the resident's oversized vehicle.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

No person who owns, leases or has possession, custody or control of any oversized vehicle shall stop, stand, park or leave standing an oversized vehicle at any time upon any public street, alley or highway, in the City, without a validly issued oversized vehicle parking permit or guest oversized vehicle parking permit pursuant to this chapter, unless allowed pursuant to any exception set forth in Section 14.46.030.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

The following oversized vehicles may stop, park, or stand without an oversized vehicle permit:

A. Oversized vehicles for which a street use or temporary encroachment permit has been issued in accordance with MBMC Chapters 7.36 or 7.40.

B. Oversized vehicles stopped, parked or left standing as a result of a mechanical breakdown but only to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle or to arrange for emergency repairs to be made, provided that all repairs are completed within eight (8) hours of the mechanical breakdown. Emergency repairs shall be limited to repairs necessitated by sudden unforeseen events, such as a flat tire. Emergency repairs shall not include routine or normal maintenance or extensive mechanical repairs.

C. Oversized vehicles stopped, parked or left standing on any public street, alley or highway in the Coastal Zone.

D. Commercial vehicles making pickups or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise, or while actively providing residential, commercial or construction services, subject to applicable regulations set forth in MBMC Chapters 7.36 and 7.40.

E. Tow trucks and similar vehicles that are in the course of providing services.

F. Public or utility vehicles and trailers that are in the course of providing services as set forth in MBMC Section 14.08.080.

G. Any public emergency vehicle.

H. Oversized vehicles belonging to federal, state or local authorities that are temporarily parked within the City while the operator of the vehicle is conducting official business.

I. Any vehicle stopped to avoid immediate conflict with other traffic or to comply with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

Oversized vehicles must comply with all federal, state and city regulations, including, but not limited to, the following requirements and restrictions:

1. Pursuant to MBMC Section 14.36.060, no person shall park an oversized vehicle in the same location on a public street, alley or highway for a period exceeding seventy-two (72) consecutive hours.

2. No person shall stop, stand, park or leave standing an oversized vehicle in any location prohibited by signage, other markings, or where it presents a traffic or safety concern to pedestrians or other drivers, as determined by the Police Department.

3. No person shall stop, stand, park or leave standing an oversized vehicle in any location designated pursuant to MBMC Section 14.46.080.

4. Operators of oversized vehicles shall pay any applicable parking meter charges while occupying a metered parking space.

5. No person shall park an oversized vehicle in more than one (1) marked parking space.

6. Permit holders shall comply with any posted street sweeping restrictions.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

A. Each City resident seeking an oversized vehicle parking permit shall file with the City a completed application, containing the following:

1. The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the registered owner of the oversized vehicle.

2. The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the applicant for the permit, if different than the registered owner.

3. Proof that the applicant is a Manhattan Beach resident. Acceptable proof of residency must be current and must include either a California driver's license or California identification card and either a property tax bill, public utility bill, or a current residential rental or lease agreement.

4. Proof of current vehicle registration from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or equivalent agency in another state, for the oversized vehicle.

5. The vehicle license number, license state, make, model, year, color, and vehicle length, width, and height.

6. Payment of a permit fee, which shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

7. Such other information as the City deems necessary for the administration or enforcement of this chapter.

B. The permit shall be displayed as required by the City so that it is clearly visible from the street.

C. In no event will the City issue any household more than one (1) oversized vehicle parking permit from October 1—September 30 in any year.

D. Oversized vehicle parking permits issued by the City shall include the license plate number of the designated oversized vehicle, permit start date, permit expiration date and a designation that it is a resident permit.

E. Oversized vehicle parking permits will be valid for a maximum of one (1) year, with an annual expiration date of September 30, and can be renewed annually.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

A. Each City resident seeking a guest parking permit shall file with the City a completed application, containing the following:

1. The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the Manhattan Beach resident that is hosting the guest (if applicable).

2. The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the applicant for the permit.

3. The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the registered owner or renter of the designated oversized vehicle.

4. Proof that the applicant is a Manhattan Beach resident. Acceptable proof of residency must be current and must include either a California driver's license or California identification card and either a property tax bill, public utility bill, or a current residential rental or lease agreement.

5. Proof of current vehicle registration from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or equivalent agency in another state, for the oversized vehicle.

6. The vehicle license number, license state, make, model, year, color, and vehicle length, width, and height.

7. The dates for which the permit is requested.

8. Payment of a permit fee, which shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

9. Such other information as the City deems necessary for the administration or enforcement of this chapter.

B. Guest oversized vehicle parking permits are valid for seventy-two (72) hours.

C. In no event will the City issue any household more than four (4) guest oversized vehicle parking permits in any 12-month period.

D. Parking permits shall be displayed as required by the City so that it is clearly visible from the street.

E. Guest oversized vehicle parking permits issued by the City shall include the license plate number of the designated oversized vehicle, permit issuance date, permit expiration date, and a designation that it is a guest permit.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

No person shall run electrical cords, extension cords, hoses, cables, or other items across, above or on the public right-of-way, parkway, pathway, or sidewalk from any residential or commercial property to an oversized vehicle parked on a public street, alley or highway.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

A. The Police Chief or designee is authorized to designate areas where the stopping, parking or standing of an oversized vehicle is prohibited regardless of whether an oversized vehicle parking permit or guest oversized vehicle parking permit is obtained as follows: (i) on any street, alley or highway adjacent to any private or public school, City park, or community center; or (ii) on any street, alley or highway where the stopping, parking or standing of an oversized vehicle would interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or otherwise create a situation hazardous to the public health, safety or welfare.

B. The Traffic Engineer or designee is authorized to designate areas where the stopping, parking or standing of an oversized vehicle is prohibited regardless of whether a permit is obtained as follows: (i) that portion of a City street within twenty-five (25) feet of any intersection; or (ii) wherever the Traffic Engineer has caused lines or markings painted or otherwise designated upon the parkway, curb, sidewalk, roadway, driveway, parking lot, or street in such a manner as to identify individual parking spaces, if the parking of an oversized vehicle would cross any such line or marking, or occupy more than the single space designated by said markings.

C. The Police Chief or Traffic Engineer, as applicable, shall place or cause to be placed signs on such streets, alleys or highways giving notice of the parking restriction as set forth in paragraphs A or B of this section.

D. When signs authorized by the provisions of this section are in place giving notice thereof, no person who owns, leases or has possession, custody or control of any oversized vehicle shall stop, stand, park or leave standing an oversized vehicle at any time upon any public street, alley or highway designated by the Chief of Police or Traffic Engineer pursuant to paragraphs A and B of this section regardless of whether a permit has been issued pursuant to Section 14.46.050 or Section 14.46.060 of this chapter.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

The City may deny or revoke a permit or registration issued pursuant to this chapter for any of the following:

A. The applicant or the person whom the applicant is visiting is not a bona fide City resident;

B. The out-of-town guest is not a guest of the resident;

C. The applicant violates any provision of this chapter or applicable state or federal law; or

D. The information submitted by the applicant is materially false.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

A. The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter 14.46 is subject to a civil penalty, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 40200 et seq., including exceptions thereunder, or unless otherwise indicated in this section.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to: (1) forge, alter or counterfeit a permit issued pursuant to this chapter; (2) display a fraudulent, forged, altered, or counterfeit permit issued pursuant to this chapter; or (3) assign, transfer or use a permit issued pursuant to this chapter for any consideration, monetary or otherwise. Violation of this subsection B is a misdemeanor, unless such violation is subsequently prosecuted as an infraction pursuant to MBMC Chapter 1.04.010.

C. Pursuant to MBMC Chapter 1.06 the City may, inter alia, exercise the administrative remedy provided in that Chapter and issue an administrative citation for any violation of this chapter.

D. Oversized vehicles stopped, parked or left standing on a public street, alley or highway in violation of this chapter may be removed immediately pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 22651.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

The regulations and restrictions on stopping, standing or parking in this chapter will not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions of the California Vehicle Code or the MBMC prohibiting or limiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)

The City Manager or designee is authorized and empowered to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter.

(§ 2, Ord. No. 24-0006, effective August 2, 2024)