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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC›Article I — GENERAL REGULATIONS

San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 10.38 Drive-in Establishments

San Bernardino Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Bernardino

Cite as: San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 10.38 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 10.38.010 DEFINITION.

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

DRIVE-IN ESTABLISHMENT (hereinafter referred to as DRIVE-IN). A place of business wherein beverages, foods or refreshments are served to patrons for consumption on the premises at tables or stands in open or unenclosed areas, or in any vehicle stopped, standing or parked in or upon the premises of the DRIVE-IN, or in or upon any street, alley, land, parking area or grounds immediately adjacent to such premises, or adjacent to or adjoining any street or public right-of-way abutting such premises.

(Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)

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§ 10.38.020 POSTING OF RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Persons owning, operating, managing or conducting a drive-in shall place in conspicuous places at the drive-in at least four signs on which are written in legible English, in letters at least two inches in height on contrasting background, words or phrases requesting patrons to refrain from any conduct and act prohibited by this chapter and by other rules and regulations desired by the drive-in.

(Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)

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§ 10.38.030 DESIGNATION AND MARKING OF PARKING SPACES.

Persons owning, operating, managing or conducting a drive-in shall place, at suitable locations on the premises, appropriate traffic-control devices and signs, and markings on the pavement, as approved by the city, directing traffic entering and leaving the establishment, and shall designate and mark parking spaces for the parking of vehicles of patrons on the premises.

(Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)

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§ 10.38.040 OPERATION OF VEHICLES - COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES OR MARKINGS.

It is unlawful for any person entering or leaving a drive-in to operate, stop, stand or park a vehicle operated by him or her on any street or right-of-way, in a manner contrary to any official traffic-control device, sign or marking erected, installed or maintained, on a temporary or permanent basis, by the city pursuant to law.

(Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)

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