Seal Beach Municipal Code Ch. 8.15 Stopping, Standing and Parking

A. The provisions of this chapter prohibiting stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times herein specified except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.

B. The provisions of this chapter 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 Vehicle Code or this code.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

General. It shall be unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stop, park, or leave standing such vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in any of the following locations, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer, traffic officer, or traffic sign or signal:

1. In an intersection;

2. In a crosswalk;

3. Within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk (known as the "daylighting" rule), including curb extensions (bulb-outs), which are sidewalk extensions designed to improve crosswalk visibility and eliminate parking within the daylighting setback;

4. Within a divisional island, unless authorized by signage or markings;

5. In such no parking or restricted parking areas as designated by the city;

6. In such no parking or restricted parking areas as may be defined, designated or established by city council resolution;

7. In violation of any provision of this code or applicable state law;

8. On a sidewalk;

9. On any portion of the area extending from a roadway edge of the curb (or from the highest point of a rolled curb) to the sidewalk;

10. In any area where stopping, standing or parking of vehicles is prohibited as indicated by signs or by red paint upon the curb surface;

11. In any area where the stopping, standing or parking of the vehicle would block the entrance to a garage or driveway. This provision shall not apply if the owner or occupant thereof has granted permission; and

12. In the Surfside Colony in any area between the white lines where stopping, standing or parking of the vehicle would constitute a hazard.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1566; Ord. 1672; Ord. 1726, 6/22/2026)

The traffic engineer shall erect and maintain a stop sign at each street intersecting a through street or portion thereof, at the entrances of other intersections where a stop is required and at railroad grade crossings where a stop is required.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. The traffic engineer may install and maintain parking space markings adjacent to curbings to indicate where parking is permitted.

B. No vehicle shall be stopped, left standing or parked other than within a single parking space.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. For purposes of this section, the following locations are deemed to be commercial areas:

1. Main Street between Ocean Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway;

2. Ocean Avenue between 8th Street and 10th Street;

3. Central Avenue between 8th Street and 10th Street;

4. Electric Avenue between 8th Street and 10th Street;

5. Pacific Coast Highway.

B. For purposes of this section, any location that is outside of a commercial area as defined in subsection A above, is deemed to be a non-commercial area.

C. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on a street for 72 or more consecutive hours. Vehicles parked longer than 72 hours may be removed from a city street.

D. Any vehicle in a commercial area that has not moved a minimum distance of 150 feet after 72 consecutive hours shall be deemed to have remained stationary.

E. Vehicles that remain stationary longer than 72 hours may be cited and removed by the Police Department.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. No person shall construct, repair or grease any vehicle or part thereof upon a street. This provision does not apply to emergency repairs.

B. No person shall wash or polish any vehicle or part thereof upon a street.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

The traffic engineer may erect signs to prohibit parking adjacent to school property when deemed necessary to prevent traffic interference or the creation of a hazard.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

The traffic engineer may place signs and markings to prohibit parking upon any street having a roadway width less than 20 feet, or upon one side of any street having a roadway width less than 30 feet.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

No person shall stop, leave standing or park any unattended vehicle on a street having a grade exceeding 3% unless the wheels of such vehicle are blocked by turning them against the curb or by other means.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

The traffic engineer may place temporary signs to prohibit parking of vehicles on streets and alleys during the holding of authorized parades or special events. Such signs shall be promptly removed after the parade or special event.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

The traffic engineer may designate short term parking zones. Unless otherwise permitted by signs, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a short term parking zone between the hours designated by the traffic engineer on any day for longer than the prescribed period. For purposes of this section, the term "short term parking zone" means an area in which signs, parking meters or curb markings prescribe a short term period for parking of vehicles.

Any vehicle that has not moved a distance of 150 feet in commercial areas preceding the short term parking time limit shall be deemed to have remained stationary.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

The traffic engineer may designate no stopping zones by placing and maintaining appropriate signs.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. The traffic engineer may erect and maintain signs to restrict or prohibit the driving or parking of vehicles on city property.

B. The city council may by resolution determine fees and methods of collection for the privilege of public parking on any street, municipal parking lot or other city property. The city council also may by resolution establish provisions for the issuance of parking permits authorizing parking on any street or municipal parking lot without payment of a fee, and appropriate regulations for parking on public property.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

The traffic engineer or designee shall utilize the following curb markings to indicate parking regulations:

A. Red: no stopping, standing or parking at any time except as permitted by the California Vehicle Code or this code, and except that a bus may stop in a red zone that is signed or marked as a bus zone.

B. Yellow: no stopping, standing or parking during hours designated by signage for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers or materials. The period of active passenger loading and unloading shall not exceed three minutes, and the period of materials loading and unloading shall not exceed 20 minutes.

C. White: no stopping, standing during posted hours for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers, or depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox, for a period of time not exceeding three minutes. When the zone is in front of a theater, the restrictions shall apply only when the theater is open. When the zone is established at a taxicab stand, taxicabs, rideshare vehicles and automobiles for hire may remain in the zone for 20 minutes.

D. Green: no stopping standing or parking between hours and on days designated by city council resolution for a period longer than the time indicated on the curb unless otherwise indicated by signs or curb markings.

E. Blue: no stopping, standing or parking by any vehicle except vehicles operated by disabled persons that display either a special license plate or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to state law.

F. A licensed driver shall be present in or immediately adjacent to any vehicle stopped for the purpose of active loading or unloading passengers or materials.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672; Ord. 1726, 6/22/2026)

The traffic engineer may determine and mark loading zones as follows:

A. At any place in the central traffic district or any business district.

B. Elsewhere in front of the entrance to any place of business or in front of any hall or place used for the purpose of public assembly.

C. In no event shall more than half of the total curb length in any block be reserved for loading zone purposes.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in an alley for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of freight or passengers.

B. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in an alley in a manner that blocks the entrance to a garage.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following words and phrases shall mean:

Nonmotorized Vehicle:

a trailer, camp trailer, semi-trailer or trailer coach as defined in the Vehicle Code.

Oversize Vehicle

a vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds 20 feet in length or 90 inches in width or 90 inches in height exclusive of projecting lights or devices as allowed by California Vehicle Code Sections 35109 and 35110. "Oversize vehicle" does not include a sedan or limousine manufactured expressly for carrying 10 or fewer passengers.

B. Prohibitions.

1. No person shall park or leave standing an oversize vehicle upon any street between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

2. No person shall park or leave standing upon any street a non-motorized vehicle that has been detached from its motor vehicle.

3. No person shall park or leave standing an oversize vehicle in any City parking lot.

C. Exemptions.

1. Subsection B of this section does not apply to the following:

a. Commercial vehicles making pick ups or deliveries of goods, wares or merchandise.

b. Vehicles displaying a valid permit issued by the chief of police.

2. Subsection (B)(2) of this section does not apply to vehicles being loaded or unloaded, or if emergency repairs are being made to the vehicle or to an adjacent property.

D. Permits. The chief of police or designee may issue temporary permits for the overnight parking of an oversize vehicle or non-motorized vehicle upon making the following findings:

1. The proposed parking will not constitute a hazard.

2. The proposed parking is necessary due to special circumstances. For purposes of this provision, "special circumstances" includes without limitation:

a. The vehicle belongs to a house guest temporarily residing in the city. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 14 days.

b. The vehicle is newly purchased and a permanent parking place is being arranged. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 14 days.

c. The vehicle belongs to a new resident and a permanent parking place is being arranged. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 14 days.

d. The vehicle is used on a daily basis for work and on-premises parking is not reasonably possible. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 6 months.

e. The proposed parking is necessary for loading or unloading. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than one day.

E. Appeals. Decisions involving the permit provided for in this section shall be subject to the administrative review procedure of Chapter 1.20 of this code. The city manager or designee shall be hearing officer for the purpose of such procedure, and the decision of the hearing officer shall be final and not subject to further administrative or city appeal.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672; Ord. 1726, 6/22/2026)

A. Prohibitions. No person shall park any commercial vehicle, truck, trailer or truck-trailer combination that exceeds a width of 80 inches on any street for a period longer than 2 hours.

B. Exemptions. Subsection A of this section does not apply to vehicles displaying a valid permit issued by the chief of police.

C. Permits. The chief of police or designee may issue temporary permits for the parking on a street of a commercial vehicle, truck, trailer or truck-trailer combination that exceeds a width of 80 inches upon making the following findings:

1. The proposed parking will not adversely affect the subject neighborhood.

2. The proposed parking is necessary due to special circumstances. For purposes of this provision, "special circumstances" means either:

a. The vehicle is immobile due to accident or mechanical failure.

b. The vehicle is being loaded or unloaded and such work requires more than 2 hours to complete.

c. The vehicle is necessary for the performance of a service at an adjacent property and such work requires more than 2 hours to complete.

D. Appeals. Decisions involving the permit provided for in this section shall be subject to the administrative review procedure of Chapter 1.20 of this code. The city manager or designee shall be hearing officer for the purpose of such procedure, and the decision of the hearing officer shall be final and not subject to further administrative or city appeal.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. Rideshare. For the purpose of this chapter a rideshare is defined as a vehicle that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation through an Internet-enabled application or digital platform to connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire.

B. The traffic engineer may determine locations for active passenger loading and unloading for taxicabs, rideshare vehicles or other automobiles identified as "for hire." The curb surface shall be designated by appropriate signage. When such a loading and unloading zone is designated, taxicabs, rideshare vehicles and other automobiles shall not stop or stand for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers in another location within 1 city block of such designated location.

C. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle other than a taxicab, rideshare vehicle or automobiles identified as "for hire" in a taxicab stand or designated loading and unloading zone.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. No person shall stop, leave standing or park a vehicle within 15 feet of the main fire hydrants located within the Surfside Colony at Phillips Avenue and A Row, and Phillips Avenue and C Row, except when the vehicle is attended in the front seat by a licensed driver capable of immediately moving the vehicle.

B. No person shall stop, leave standing or park a vehicle within 10 feet of any other fire hydrant within the Surfside Colony unless the vehicle is attended in the front seat by a licensed driver capable of immediately moving the vehicle.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

A. Paid parking zones are hereby established at the off-street municipal parking lots along Main Street, Ocean Avenue, First Street, and Electric Avenue. The city manager or the designee thereof shall cause paid parking devices to be installed and maintained in all paid parking zones. Paid parking devices include any device used to accept payment for parking, including parking meters, pay stations, web applications, mobile devices, associated signage, and other methods approved by the police department.

B. The payment to be deposited in paid parking devices, or by other approved methods of payment, the parking time allowed following deposit of payment, the hours during which such deposits are required, and the days of the week and the weeks of the year during which such deposits are required for paid parking in all zones shall be prescribed by city council resolution.

C. Paid parking devices in paid parking zones shall be operated according to the posted signs. The paid parking device fees for paid parking zones shall be prescribed by city council resolution.

D. No person shall do any of the following:

1. Fail to deposit the paid parking device fee immediately after parking a vehicle in a paid parking zone and for the entire time that person has a vehicle parked in the paid parking zone during the paid parking hours of operation.

2. Deposit in a paid parking device a defaced coin, slug, or other counterfeit currency.

3. Deface, injure, or tamper with a paid parking device.

4. Attach a bicycle, newsrack, fabric, handbill, flier, sticker, note, or other article to a paid parking device.

5. Allow a vehicle owned or operated by such person to remain parked at a paid parking space beyond the expired time.

6. Park a vehicle across a line or marking designating a paid parking space.

7. Park a vehicle that does not conform to the maximum vehicle length limit applicable to the lot.

8. Allow a vehicle parked by such person to remain in a paid parking space after receipt of a citation for failure to pay the paid parking fee. A violation of this provision shall occur after passage, from the issuance of the citation, of the parking time limit of the lot.

9. Purchase time for paid parking using any method of payment for the purpose of increasing or extending the parking time of any vehicle beyond the legal parking time which has been established for the parking space or zone adjacent to which said paid parking device is placed.

E. The parking of a vehicle at a paid parking space beyond the expired payment time shall constitute prima facie evidence that the vehicle has been parked in such space longer than permitted by this section.

F. Mechanical failure of a paid parking device shall be a defense to a citation for failure to pay the paid parking fee, provided that the person cited is not responsible for such failure.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672; Ord. 1726, 6/22/2026)

A. The city manager or designee shall be authorized and directed to issue, upon written applications, parking permits. Each such permit shall be designated by city council resolution to reflect the particular parking permit parking district as well as the license plate number of the motor vehicle for which it is issued. Consistent with this chapter, the city manager or designee is authorized to issue such written rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to govern the process and terms for the issuance of parking permits. Rules and regulations shall be available for public review at City Hall and at the police department during normal business hours. This section is subject to the following restrictions by neighborhood:

1. Old Town.

a. On Main Street, Ocean Avenue from Eighth Street to Tenth Street, and Central Avenue from Eighth Street to Tenth Street, residential parking permits may allow 2-hour parking.

b. In the municipal parking lots on Main Street, residential parking permits may allow parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

c. In the Eighth Street city employee parking lot south of Central Avenue, residential parking permits may allow parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

d. In the library lot, parking permits may allow residential parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

B. Parking permits may be issued in the following categories:

1. Residential Parking Permit. Any city resident living within an approved residential parking permit area may purchase a residential parking permit. Applicants shall submit their name, address, proof of residence and the make, model and license number of each vehicle. Permits shall be validated as directed by the city.

2. Guest Parking Permit. Any city resident living within an approved residential parking permit area may purchase guest parking permits. Applicants shall submit their name, address and proof of residence. Permits shall be validated as designated by the city. Permits shall be valid within timeframes designated by the city.

3. Merchant/Employee Parking Permit. Any merchant or employee working within the Old Town area may purchase a merchant/employee parking permit. Applicants shall submit their name, business address, proof of employment and the make, model and license number of the vehicle. Permits shall be displayed or validated as directed by the city. This permit shall be valid for parking on certain streets or parking lots as designated by the city.

4. Contractor Parking Permit. Any contractor conducting business within the city may purchase a contractor parking permit. Contractors must possess an active city contractor business license to qualify for purchase. Permits shall be valid within timeframes designated by the city.

C. Parking Permit Exemptions.

1. A motor vehicle that has been assigned a valid parking permit as provided for herein shall be permitted to stand or be parked in a permit parking area for which the permit has been issued without being limited by time restrictions established pursuant to this section or any resolution hereunder; provided, however, that such vehicle remains subject to the 72-hour parking limitation and any other applicable restrictions imposed by this code or the California Vehicle Code. Any vehicle that has not been issued a valid parking permit shall be subject to the permit parking and other posted regulations and consequent penalties in effect for such area.

2. A parking permit or any other permit as designated by city council shall not guarantee or reserve to the holder thereof any parking space within the residential permit parking area for which the permit was issued.

3. Residential permit parking restrictions shall not apply to police vehicles, authorized emergency vehicles, or city-owned vehicles when used for official business.

D. Designation Criteria for Residential Parking Permit Areas.

1. Designation of residential permit parking areas will be limited to areas with a recommended minimum street-frontage of approximately 2,000 feet that experience impacts from external parking demand which include factors such as commercial areas, recreational areas, schools and neighboring cities. The following shall be the process by which the city council can consider any such area for designation as a residential permit parking area:

a. Initiation by Residents. The city council shall consider for designation as a residential permit parking area any such proposed area for which a petition has been submitted that meets and satisfies the following requirements and any administrative guidelines adopted by the city council:

i. A petition signed by a majority (51% or greater) of dwelling units within the proposed area is required.

ii. Only one signature per dwelling unit will be considered for a petition.

iii. For petitions involving rental complexes, the residents, property managers, and property owners may participate in the petition survey.

iv. If the units in a multifamily property are individually owned, each owner would be included in the petitioning process. If a unit is owned by more than one owner, only one signature for that unit is allowed.

v. Upon receipt of a valid resident's petition for a residential permit parking area as described above, the city manager or designee shall do the following:

(A) Provide a notice of intent to establish residential permit parking restrictions shall be sent to all dwelling units within the proposed residential permit parking area;

(B) Conduct or cause to be conducted a parking occupancy survey to determine the utilization of on-street parking, by which a 70% parking occupancy threshold of all available on-street parking and visible off-street parking is required for further consideration;

(C) Refer the matter to the planning commission for review; and

(D) Present to the city council for final action, a resolution that would establish a residential permit parking area in accordance with requirements of this section, including all regulations and time restrictions determined by the city council to be reasonable and necessary for such area.

vi. Once city council has taken final action on such a resolution to establish a residential permit parking area, no further changes or requests for changes in resident permit parking restrictions for this area will be considered for a minimum period of one year.

vii. The city manager or designee may restrict all or certain portions of city-owned property other than streets, alleys or highways as residential permit parking only; when authorized signs have been posted giving notice of such residential permit parking restrictions. It is unlawful and an infraction for any person to park or leave standing a vehicle within such area during the times and days when such parking is prohibited, other than a vehicle that has been issued a valid residential parking permit or exempted pursuant to subsection C of this section.

b. The city council may establish or modify, by resolution, a designated residential permit parking area in any manner consistent with this section and California Vehicle Code Section 22507.

2. Initiation by City Council. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the city council to establish a permit parking district in the absence of a resident's petition in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22507.

E. Designation Criteria for Merchant/Employee Parking Permit Areas.

1. Merchant permits are issued on an annual basis from July 1st through June 30th of each year.

2. Only businesses with an active business license may purchase merchant permits.

3. Only employees with proof of current employment at a business with an active business license may purchase employee permits.

4. Merchant/employee permits are non-transferable.

F. Designation Criteria for Contractor Permits.

1. Contractor permits are for contractors doing business in the city and are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

2. Contractors must have an active contractor business license (Section 5.10.115) to qualify for purchase of these permits and they are only valid from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

3. No extensions or fee reductions will be implemented related to contractor permits.

G. Issuance and Duration of Residential Permits.

1. Residential parking permits shall be issued by the police department in accordance with the requirements set forth in this section and shall be valid only in the residential permit parking area for which it is issued.

2. Residential parking permits shall be issued with a term not to exceed one year, unless earlier revoked or terminated; provided, however, that a permit shall automatically terminate when the permit holder ceases to reside in the designated residential permit parking zone.

3. No residential parking permit issued pursuant to this section shall be transferable from the permit holder to any other person, nor from one vehicle to another.

H. Residential Permit Policies.

1. A residential parking permit may be issued only to an eligible driver who can demonstrate that they currently reside at an eligible dwelling unit within the residential permit parking area for which the permit is to be issued.

2. To be issued a residential parking permit, each eligible driver shall provide the following information:

a. The applicant's full, true name and home address, and proof of residence;

b. The applicant's driver's license;

c. A valid and current vehicle registration and license plate number of the vehicle for which a permit is being requested;

d. The applicable fee; and

e. Such other information as required by the police department.

3. A temporary residential parking permit shall be issued to an eligible driver for a rented or borrowed registered vehicle where the eligible driver, residing in a residential permit parking zone, demonstrates their own vehicle is unavailable for that driver's use for a temporary period. Such permits will expire upon the return to use of the originally permitted vehicle or its replacement.

4. The city council may, by resolution, limit the number of permits issued to any resident, dwelling unit, or residential permit parking area if such limitation would further the goals of the residential permit parking program.

5. Residential parking permits will not be issued to non-motorized vehicles (i.e., trailers) or to commercial vehicles that are registered at business addresses. For the purposes of this section, a "commercial vehicle" shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in the California Vehicle Code Section 260.

I. Guest Parking Permits.

1. The city council may, by resolution, authorize the issuance of temporary guest parking permits in any residential permit parking area. When authorized, a resident within a residential permit parking area may apply for temporary parking permits for use by their guests in the residential permit parking area where the resident resides.

2. Guest permits may be issued under the following conditions:

a. The resident applicant for a guest parking permit has not reached the limits, if any, set by the city council.

b. Such other conditions and restrictions that the city council by resolution imposes or that the city manager, or designee, deems appropriate.

3. Use of guest parking permits shall comply with residential permit parking regulations established pursuant to this section to be valid within the residential permit parking area for which it was assigned.

4. Intentional or repeated misuse of guest parking permits by a resident or their guests may be cause for revocation of the resident's guest parking permit privileges.

5. A guest parking permit shall be valid for a prescribed period of time, commencing upon the date authorized, and shall exempt the applicable vehicle from parking time restrictions established pursuant to this section.

J. Establishment of Residential Parking Permit Area. Upon adoption by the city council of a resolution designating a residential permit parking area, street parking in the area shall be limited for a period as determined by the city manager or designee, with input from the area residents and as may be specifically posted; provided, however, that parking shall be allowed by vehicles for which a residential or visitor's parking permit has been obtained in accordance with requirements of this section unless otherwise designated.

K. Posting of Residential Permit Parking Area. Upon adoption by the city council of a resolution designating a residential permit parking area and after at least 51% of the households have purchased permits, the city manager or designee, shall cause appropriate signs to be erected in the area, indicating prominently thereon the area prohibition or time limitation, period of its application, and conditions under which permit parking shall be exempt therefrom.

L. Parking permit fees shall be set by city council resolution.

M. Penalties, Liability, and Enforcement. The following acts shall constitute fraudulent use of a permit, punishable by a fine to be prescribed by city council resolution and/or revocation of any permit currently held. Violations of this section shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. For any person to falsely represent himself or herself as eligible for a residential parking permit or to furnish false information in an application therefor;

2. For any person holding a valid parking permit issued pursuant hereto to sell, give, or exchange said permit to any other person; or

3. Knowingly committing any act that is prohibited by the terms of this section or any ordinance or resolution enacted by authority granted by this section.

N. Revocation of Residential Permit Parking Area.

1. A residential permit parking area may be revoked by resolution of the city council after following the same procedures for establishing a residential permit parking area as set forth in subsection D.

2. If 60% of the households in a residential parking area fail to purchase permits after being duly noticed, the city manager or designee may revoke the residential permit parking area upon notice to the residents without further action of the city council.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672; Ord. 1726, 6/22/2026)

A. On any of the streets or portions of streets established by city council resolution as diagonal parking zones, when signs or pavement markings are in place indicating such diagonal parking, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park such vehicle in a manner that interferes with vehicles traveling in the driving lane or to park any vehicle except:

1. To park a vehicle in any orientation other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by signs or markings, or in any paid parking space in any orientation other than with the front of the vehicle closest to the parking meter or curb, unless the space is expressly designated for "back in only" parking.

2. With the front wheel nearest the curb within 6 inches of such curb.

B. The provisions of this section shall not apply when such vehicle is actually engaged in the process of loading or unloading passengers, freight or goods, in which event the other applicable provisions of this chapter shall be complied with.

(Ord. 1515; Ord. 1672)

On-street parking on a city street. A vehicle will be deemed to have been stopped, parked or left standing for longer than the time allowed in this section, if it has not been moved at least 150 feet in commercial areas following the expiration of the posted time limit in a timed parking zone. A vehicle may not re-park sooner than a "timeout period" (equal to double the posted time limit) following the time at which a vehicle was initially parked.

(Ord. 1672)

No person shall obstruct the enforcement of this chapter by any officer or employee of the city by removing, obliterating or concealing any distinguishing mark placed by any such officer or employee on any vehicle in the course of enforcing any provision of this chapter.

(Ord. 1672)