Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 20 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC›Article 6 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Monterey Municipal Code § 20-80 Same -- two hour zones
Monterey Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Monterey
Cite as: Monterey Municipal Code § 20-80 · 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 two hours.
No person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in two or more spaces which have been designated as two 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 two hours. 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 two hours.
Sec. 20-80.1. Same -- three hour 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 three hours.
No person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in two or more spaces which have been designated as three 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 three hours. 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 three hours.
Sec. 20-80.2. Same -- four hour 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 four hours.
No person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in two or more spaces which have been designated as four 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 four hours. 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 four hours.
Sec. 20-80.3. Same -- ten hour 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 ten hours.
No person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in two or more spaces which have been designated as ten 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 ten hours. 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 ten hours.
Sec. 20-80.4. Same -- twelve hour 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 twelve hours.
No person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in two or more spaces which have been designated as twelve hour time limit spaces pursuant to this Section, which spaces are less than 150 feet distant form each other, for a cumulative period of time in excess of twelve hours. 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 twelve hours.
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