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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Chapter 20 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC›Article 6 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING

Monterey Municipal Code § 20-79 Same -- one hour zones

Monterey Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Monterey

Cite as: Monterey Municipal Code § 20-79 · Text as of 2026-10-05

When authorized signs, parking meters or curb markings have been determined by the Traffic Engineer to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park such 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 one hour.

No person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in two or more spaces which have been designated as one hour time limit spaces pursuant to this Section, which spaces are less than 150 feet distant from each other, for a cumulative period of time in excess of one hour. For purposes of this Section, the distance between spaces shall be determined by measuring along the curb facing from the closest point of one space to the closest point of the other space.

In enacting this Section, it is the intention of the City Council to provide short-term parking for customers and business visitors of commercial and professional establishments in the area and to prohibit the use of such parking spaces to persons desiring to park in excess of one hour.

Sec. 20-79.1. Same -- 90 minute zones.

When authorized signs, parking meters, or curb markings have been determined by the Traffic Engineer to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park such 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 90 minutes.

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