San Marino Municipal Code Art. 07 Stopping, Standing and Parking 1

The provisions of this article 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 with other traffic in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.

The provisions of this article 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 state Vehicle Code, this chapter or other ordinance of this city prohibiting or limiting the standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

No person shall stop or park a vehicle within any parkway in the city. Parkway shall include a driveway apron located in a parkway. (Ord. 092-1033, 4-14-1993)

When authorized signs are in place giving reasonable notice, it shall be unlawful for any person to park or place a motor vehicle in any driveway, on any private property or on any off street parking area established in chapter XXIII of this code without the express or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession of such driveway, private property or off street parking area.

This section shall not apply to any public parking lot or area established by zone variance under chapter XXIII of this code, nor to public parking facilities created by parking district assessments. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

No person shall erect or maintain or cause or permit to be erected or maintained any sign or notice in connection with section 15.07.03 of this article unless the same shall comply with the following requirements:

A. The provisions of chapter XXIII of this code pertaining to signs 1 , except as more stringent regulations are imposed herein; and

B. No such sign shall exceed a height of twelve feet (12') if painted on or attached to a building, nor shall the same exceed a height of eight feet (8') if placed or located elsewhere; and

C. No such sign shall exceed four hundred seventy five (475) square inches in area. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90)

No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any public street or public alley in the City for a period longer than forty eight (48) consecutive hours.

In the event a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a street or alley for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, any member of the Police Department may remove such vehicle from the street or alley in accordance with the procedures for removal of such vehicles in the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90; amd. Ord. 0-19-1358, 12-11-2019)

No person shall park a vehicle upon any roadway for the purpose of displaying such vehicle for sale or washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle, except for repairs necessitated by an emergency. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90)

A. Subject to other and more restrictive limitations, a vehicle may stop or park within eighteen inches (18") of the left-hand curb facing in the direction of traffic movement upon any one-way street unless signs are in place prohibiting such stopping or standing.

B. In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways and traffic is restricted to one direction upon such roadway, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon the left- hand side of such one-way roadway unless signs are in place permitting such standing or parking.

C. The Police Chief may recommend when standing or parking shall be prohibited upon the left-hand side of any one-way street or when standing or parking may be permitted upon the left-hand side of any one-way roadway of a highway having two (2) or more separate roadways. The City Engineer shall review such recommendation and may authorize the Public Works Department to erect signs giving notice thereof. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90)

The City Council may designate by resolution, which may be amended from time to time, any street or portion thereof upon which angle parking shall be permitted. Before the City Council establishes such designation, it shall receive a recommendation from the Police Chief and City Engineer.

When signs or markings are in place indicating angle parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by such signs or markings. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90)

The City Council may prohibit by resolution the parking of motor vehicles on that side of the street adjacent to any school property, when such parking is deemed to interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation. Before the City Council establishes such prohibition, it shall receive a recommendation from the Police Chief and City Engineer. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90)

Upon recommendation of the Police Chief and with approval of the City Engineer, the Public Works Department shall place signs or markings indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed twenty five feet (25') or upon one side of a street when the width of the roadway does not exceed thirty feet (30').

When official signs or markings prohibiting parking are erected upon narrow streets as authorized herein, no person shall park a vehicle upon any street in violation of such sign or marking. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90)

No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle unattended on a street when upon a grade exceeding three percent (3%) without blocking the wheels of such vehicle by turning them against the curb or by other means. (Ord. 977, 6-13-90)

No person shall stop, stand or park in any of the following areas if appropriately signed or marked:

A. At any place within twenty feet (20') of a point on the curb immediately opposite the midblock end of a safety zone.

B. At any place within twenty five feet (25') of an intersection in any business district; except, that a bus may stop at a designated bus stop.

C. Within twenty five feet (25') of the approach to any traffic signal, boulevard stop sign or official flashing device. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

The city council may provide for a street or section of a street to be restricted to parking by permit only by resolution after a public hearing. When such street or section of street is so designated, the public works department shall erect and maintain signs indicating the days and times of said restriction. The city clerk shall provide permits for parcels adjoining the restricted street or portions thereof indicating authority to park the vehicle on the street during such restricted time. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

It shall be unlawful for any person to stand or park any nonmotorized wagon or pushcart from which goods, wares, merchandise, fruits, vegetables or foodstuffs are sold, displayed, solicited or offered for sale, barter or exchange upon any portion of any street or alley within the city. (Ord. 0-13-1274, 7-26-2013)

Upon recommendation of the police chief, the public works department may erect or post temporary signs indicating that the operation, parking or standing of vehicles is prohibited on such streets and alleys during the times indicated on said signs. Such signs shall remain in place only during the time so indicated.

Temporary signs may be erected or posted if traffic congestion is likely to result from:

A. The holding of public or private assemblages, gatherings or functions.

B. The movement of equipment, articles or structures of unusual size.

C. Street repairs or construction.

D. The use of such street for authorized purposes other than the normal flow of traffic.

E. Such other purpose as deemed appropriate by the police chief.

When signs authorized by the provisions of this section are in place giving notice thereof, it shall be unlawful to operate, stand or park any vehicle contrary to the directions and provisions of such signs. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

The city council may designate by resolution streets or sections of streets upon which curb markings shall be placed to regulate standing or parking. Before the city council establishes such designation, it shall receive a recommendation from the police chief and city engineer.

Such markings shall have the regulatory meanings as herein set forth:

A. Red shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time, except as permitted by the state Vehicle Code; provided, that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signed as a bus zone.

B. Yellow shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day, except Sundays and holidays, for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers or materials; provided, that the loading or unloading of passengers shall not consume more than three (3) minutes, nor the loading or unloading of materials more than twenty (20) minutes.

C. White shall mean no stopping, standing or parking for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers which shall not exceed three (3) minutes, and such restriction shall apply:

1. When such zone is in front of or adjacent to a United States mailbox, the restrictions shall apply at all times.

2. When such zone is in front of a church, the restrictions shall apply at all times.

3. At all other times and places, the restrictions shall apply only between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day except Sundays and holidays.

D. Green shall mean no standing or parking for longer than twenty (20) minutes at any time between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day except Sundays and holidays.

No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle adjacent to any legible curb marking in violation of this section. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

When authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle within any commercial district between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day, except Sundays and holidays, for a period of more than two (2) hours unless more restrictive regulations are posted or marked. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

The city council may establish by resolution, which may be amended from time to time, two (2) hour parking limitations on certain streets in the city. Before the city council establishes such limitation, it shall receive a recommendation from the police chief and city manager. When authorized signs are in place, it shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle for a period of more than two (2) hours at any time between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) P.M. of any day, except Sundays. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

When authorized signs are posted giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any street between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. or between the hours of four o'clock (4:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day, except Sundays and holidays, for any purpose other than for the loading or unloading of passengers. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

When authorized signs are posted giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any street for a period of time longer than four (4) hours at any time between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) P.M. of any day, except Sundays and holidays.

The streets subject to this section shall be set by resolution of the city council which may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990; amd. 1994 Code)

When authorized signs are posted giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any such street in any business district between the hours of four o'clock (4:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. of any day, except Sundays and holidays, for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers and materials. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

The city council may establish by resolution, which may be amended from time to time, parking prohibition on certain streets or portions thereof in the city. Before the city council establishes such prohibition, it shall receive a recommendation from the police chief, city engineer and city manager.

When signs are posted giving notice thereof, no person shall at any time park a vehicle upon any of the designated streets or portions thereof. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

A. No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of two o’clock (2:00) A.M. and five o’clock (5:00) A.M. on any day on any street within the city, excluding Huntington Drive and San Gabriel Boulevard.

B. The chief of police or the chief’s authorized designee can grant exceptions to this prohibition as follows:

1. Each calendar year, the chief shall issue, without charge and upon request from an occupant of a residential property, up to five (5) overnight parking permits authorizing persons residing or visiting the property to park a single vehicle overnight on a street for one night. Occupants of a residential property may purchase additional one night street parking permits upon payment of a fee established by the city council.

2. The chief of police may issue long term overnight street parking permits authorizing an occupant or occupants of a residential property to park a vehicle or vehicles on a street for more than five (5) consecutive nights when the chief determines temporary practical difficulties exist, such as construction projects, making it infeasible or impractical for the occupants of the property to utilize the off street parking located on the property. The Chief of Police may also issue long term overnight street parking permits authorizing persons providing healthcare services to an occupant or occupants of a residential property to park a vehicle or vehicles on a street for more than five (5) consecutive nights when the Chief determines off-street parking is unavailable or impractical. The fee for such long term overnight street parking permits shall be established by the city council.

3. Persons obtaining overnight street parking permits shall park their vehicles on the street immediately in front of the property on which the vehicle would otherwise park unless the chief of police finds that practical difficulties make it infeasible to park in front of the property.

4. The chief of police shall adopt rules and regulations governing the issuance of overnight street parking permits.

(Ord. 0-09-1221, 11-12-2009; amd. Ord. O-23-1404, 6-14-2023)

When signs are posted giving notice thereof, no person shall park a vehicle between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. on the streets or parts of streets as established by resolution of the city council which may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990; amd. 1994 Code)

The public works department is authorized to install and maintain parking space markings to indicate legal parking spaces adjacent to curbing where authorized parking is permitted.

When parking spaces are so marked on a street, 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. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

A. Hours: It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or to cause or permit any vehicle to be parked for a period of more than four (4) hours between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and four o'clock (4:00) P.M. any day except Sunday, or to park any vehicle or cause or permit same to be parked other than within one of the marked parking spaces in the city parking lot immediately to the east of city hall.

B. Ingress/Egress: Entrance to said parking lot shall be from Huntington Drive and egress shall be only from the southerly end of said parking lot through the public alleys.

C. Trucks Excluded: It shall be unlawful for any person to park any truck or trailer in excess of six thousand (6,000) pounds of maximum gross weight in said parking lot or to drive or cause or permit any truck or trailer to be driven upon, across, through or over said parking lot except for the delivery of goods and merchandise. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

It shall be unlawful, within any public parking lot or access thereto, for any person to:

A. Stop, stand or park any vehicle or to cause or permit any vehicle to stop, stand or park other than within a regularly designated marked parking space.

B. Allow any vehicle to be parked between the hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. of any day.

C. Stop, stand or park any vehicle, either wholly or partially, in any driveway or in any manner which shall obstruct or interfere with the free movement of vehicles in such driveway or off street parking lot.

D. Stop, stand, park or be driven or hauled across such public parking lot any vehicle in excess of six thousand (6,000) pounds of maximum gross weight or towing a trailer.

E. Stop, stand or park or cause or permit to be parked any boat, motorhome, trailer or component thereof. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle in any alley for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of persons or materials. (Ord. 977, 6-13-1990)

A. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless it is apparent from their context that a different meaning is intended:

FOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS: Any type of edible substance or beverage.

MOBILE VENDING VEHICLE: Any self-propelled motorized device or vehicle by which any person or property may be propelled or moved upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power, or which may be drawn or towed by a self-propelled motorized vehicle, from which food or food products are sold, offered for sale, displayed, bartered, exchanged or otherwise given.

MOBILE VENDOR: A person that operates or assists in the operation of a mobile vending vehicle.

VEND: To sell, offer for sale, display, barter, exchange, or otherwise give food or food products from a mobile vending vehicle.

B. A mobile vendor may park a mobile vending vehicle or vend on a street subject to the following restrictions:

1. All mobile vending vehicles shall be operated and parked in full compliance with all applicable California Vehicle Code provisions and parking requirements, including, without limitation, the parking, licensing and selling restrictions imposed by this code. No mobile vending vehicle shall double park in order to vend food or food products. Business activities shall be conducted only from the side of the mobile vending vehicle that is nearest to the street curb.

2. Mobile vending vehicles shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

3. Mobile vendors shall not distribute any item from a mobile vending vehicle in a manner that causes any person to stand in the portion of the street that is between the vehicle and the center of the street.

4. Mobile vendors shall not encroach onto a public sidewalk with any part of the vehicle or any other equipment or furniture related to the operation of its business, except for the temporary litter receptacle required by this section.

5. Music, noise or bells used in any mobile vending vehicle shall not exceed ten (10) decibels above the ambient base noise levels described in section 14.04.04 of this code. The measurement shall be taken from the property line of any property located on the street on which the mobile vending vehicle is located. All such music, noise or bells shall be turned off when the vehicle stops to sell food or food products or is passing in front of a public or private school or youth facility.

6. Mobile vendors shall not vend any food or food products upon any public street within three hundred feet (300') of the nearest property line of any property on which a school building is located between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) P.M. on any school day, unless authorized to do so in writing by the school principal.

7. Mobile vending vehicles shall not vend any food or food product within twenty five feet (25') of any street intersection.

8. Mobile vending vehicles shall be clearly marked with the vendor's insignia, name, address, and telephone number on both sides of the vehicle. The name shall be depicted in letters at least three inches (3") high and shall be of a color contrasting with the mobile vendor vehicle exterior.

9. No mobile vendor may operate in the city until it has obtained a valid city of San Marino business license. No mobile vendor may operate in the city until it has obtained both commercial general liability and comprehensive automobile liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the city's risk manager. A mobile vendor shall not receive a business license from the city until it has demonstrated to the city that it has obtained the required insurance policies. Each mobile vendor shall carry a copy of the business license on each mobile vending vehicle from which sales are conducted. Vehicle stickers shall be placed conspicuously on each such vending vehicle.

10. No mobile vendor shall engage in vending unless he or she maintains a clearly designated litter receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the vending vehicle, marked with a sign requesting use by patrons. Prior to leaving the location, the mobile vendor shall pick up, remove and lawfully dispose of all trash generated by the mobile food vendor's operation that is located within a fifty foot (50') radius of the mobile vendor's location.

11. All food products sold or provided from the mobile vending vehicle shall comply with applicable food labeling requirements established by the state of California.

12. No mobile vendor may operate in the city until it has obtained all required permits, including, without limitation, health permits, certificates or placards required and issued by the county of Los Angeles health department, to sell or provide such items.

13. Mobile vendors shall comply with all applicable state and local laws. (Ord. 0-13-1274, 7-26-2013)