Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
Signal Hill Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Signal Hill
Sections:
- 10.28.010 Application of provisions.
- 10.28.020 Stopping or standing in parkways prohibited.
- 10.28.030 No-parking areas--Signposting--Obedience required.
- 10.28.040 No-parking areas--Designated.
- 10.28.050 Seventy-two-hour limit.
- 10.28.060 Displaying for sale prohibited.
- 10.28.070 Repairs or dismantling prohibited.
- 10.28.080 Washing or polishing prohibited.
- 10.28.090 Adjacent to schools.
- 10.28.100 Narrow streets.
- 10.28.110 Grades--Blocking wheels required.
- 10.28.120 Reserved.
- 10.28.130 Temporary emergency signs.
- 10.28.140 Warning signals for disabled commercial vehicles.
- 10.28.150 Authority to prohibit or restrict parking.
- 10.28.160 Green curb marking.
- 10.28.170 One-hour parking.
- 10.28.180 Two-hour parking.
- 10.28.190 Parallel parking on one-way streets.
- 10.28.200 Diagonal parking.
- 10.28.210 Space markings.
- 10.28.220 No-stopping zones.
- 10.28.230 Trailers or semitrailers--Parking requirements.
- 10.28.240 Preferential parking.
- 10.28.250 Parking restricted for large commercial vehicles.
10.28.010 Application of provisions.¶
A. The provisions of this title prohibiting the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times or at those times specified in this chapter, 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 the ordinances of this city prohibiting or limiting the standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (Prior code § 11.32.010 (Ord. 581 § 10, 1965))
10.28.020 Stopping or standing in parkways prohibited.¶
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle within any parkway. (Prior code § 11.32.020 (Ord. 581 § 10.1, 1965))
10.28.030 No-parking areas--Signposting--Obedience required.¶
A. The public works director is authorized to maintain, by appropriate signs or by paint upon the curb surface, all no- stopping zones, no-parking areas, and restricted parking areas, as defined and described in this chapter. B. When said curb markings or signs are in place no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, or park such vehicle adjacent to any such legible curb marking or sign in violation of any of the provisions of this title. (Prior code § 11.32.030 (Ord. 581 § 10.2, 1965))
10.28.040 No-parking areas--Designated.¶
No operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, park, or leave standing such vehicle in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or other authorized officer, or traffic sign or signal: A. Within any divisional island unless authorized and clearly indicated with appropriate signs or markings; B. On either side of any street between the projected property lines of any public walk, public steps, street, or thoroughfare terminating at such street, when such area is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface; C. In any area where the public works director determines that the parking or stopping of a vehicle would constitute a traffic hazard or would endanger life or property, when such area is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface; D. In any area established by resolution of the council as a no-parking area, when such area is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb; E. Upon, along, or across any railway track in such manner as to hinder, delay, or obstruct the movement of any car traveling upon such track; F. In any way where the parking or stopping of any vehicle would constitute a traffic hazard or would endanger life or property; G. On any street or highway where the use of such street or highway or a portion thereof is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the street or highway or the installation of underground utilities or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is authorized for a purpose other than the normal flow of traffic or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is necessary for the movement of equipment, articles or structures of unusual size, and the parking of such vehicle would prohibit or interfere with such use or movement; provided that signs giving notice of such no- parking area are erected or placed at least twenty-four hours prior to the effective time of such no parking; H. At any place within twenty feet of a point on the curb immediately opposite the midblock end of a safety zone, when such place is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface; I. At any place within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection in any business district when such place is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface except that a bus may stop at a designated bus stop; J. Within twenty feet of the approach to any traffic signal, boulevard stop sign, or official electric flashing device. (Prior code § 11.32.040 (Ord. 581 § 10.3, 1965))
10.28.050 Seventy-two-hour limit.¶
No person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street or alley for more than a consecutive period of seventy-two hours. (Prior code § 11.32.050 (Ord. 581 § 10.4, 1965))
10.28.060 Displaying for sale prohibited.¶
No operator of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street in this city for the principle purpose of advertising or displaying it for sale, unless authorized by resolution of the council. (Prior code § 11.32.060 (Ord. 581 § 10.5, 1965))
10.28.070 Repairs or dismantling prohibited.¶
No person shall construct or cause to be constructed, repair or cause to be repaired, grease or cause to be greased, dismantle or cause to be dismantled any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street in this city. Temporary emergency repairs may be made upon a public street. (Prior code § 11.32.070 (Ord. 581 § 10.6, 1965))
10.28.080 Washing or polishing prohibited.¶
No person shall wash or cause to be washed, polish or cause to be polished any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street in this city, when a charge is made for such service. (Prior code § 11.32.080 (Ord. 581 § 10.7, 1965))
10.28.090 Adjacent to schools.¶
A. The public works director is authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon that side of any street adjacent to any school property when such parking would, in his opinion, interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation. B. When official signs are erected prohibiting parking upon that side of a street adjacent to any school property, no person shall park a vehicle in any such designated place. (Prior code § 11.32.090 (Ord. 581 § 10.8, 1965))
10.28.100 Narrow streets.¶
A. The public works director is authorized to place signs or markings indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed twenty feet, or upon one side of a street as indicated by such signs or markings when the width of the roadway does not exceed thirty feet. B. When official signs or markings prohibiting parking are erected upon narrow streets as authorized in this section, no person shall park a vehicle upon any such street in violation of any such sign or marking. (Prior code § 11.32.100 (Ord. 581 § 10.9, 1965))
10.28.110 Grades--Blocking wheels required.¶
No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle unattended on a highway when upon any grade exceeding three percent within any business or residence district without blocking the wheels of the vehicle by turning them against the curb or by other means. (Prior code § 11.32.110 (Ord. 581 § 10.10, 1965))
10.28.120 Reserved.¶
This Section 10.28.120/Peddlers and vendors was rescinded by Ord. 2023-11-1545 § 4, 2023.
10.28.130 Temporary emergency signs.¶
A. Whenever the police chief determines that an emergency traffic congestion is likely to result from the holding of public or private assemblages, gatherings, or functions, or for other reasons, the police chief shall have power and authority to order temporary signs to be erected or posted indicating that the operation, parking, or standing of vehicles is prohibited on such streets and alleys as the police chief shall direct during the time such temporary signs are in place. Such signs shall remain in place only during the existence of such emergency and the police chief shall cause such signs to be removed promptly thereafter. B. When signs authorized by the provisions of this section are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall operate, park, or stand any vehicle contrary to the directions and provisions of such signs. (Prior code § 11.32.130 (Ord. 581 § 10.12, 1965))
10.28.140 Warning signals for disabled commercial vehicles.¶
Every motor truck having an unladen weight of four thousand pounds or more, and every truck tractor irrespective of
weight when operated upon any street or highway during darkness shall be equipped with and carry at least two flares or two red lanterns or two warning lights or reflectors, which reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Department of California Highway Patrol. When any vehicle above-mentioned or any trailer or semitrailer is disabled upon streets or highways outside of any business or residence district within this city and upon which street or highway there is insufficient street lighting to reveal a vehicle at a distance of two hundred feet during darkness, a warning signal of the character indicated above shall be immediately placed at a distance of approximately one hundred feet in advance of and one hundred feet to the rear of such disabled vehicle by the driver thereof. The continuous flashing of at least four approved class A type I turn signal lamps, at least two toward the front and at least two toward the rear of the vehicle, shall be considered to meet the requirements of this section until the devices mentioned above can be placed in the required locations. The warning signals mentioned in this section shall be displayed continuously during darkness while such vehicle remains disabled upon such street or highway. (Prior code § 11.32.140 (Ord. 581 § 10.13, 1965))
10.28.150 Authority to prohibit or restrict parking.¶
A. The city council may by ordinance or resolution prohibit or restrict the parking or standing of vehicles on any street or highway within the city, or any portion thereof during all or certain hours of the day; provided, however, that such regulations, insofar as they apply to state highways, shall not be effective until they have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of Public Works. B. With the exception of alleys, the prohibitions or restrictions contained in such ordinance or resolution shall not apply until signs or curb markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed. The director of public works is authorized to determine the dimensions, design and location of, and shall place, such signs or markings. C. When authorized signs or curb markings have been placed by the director of public works, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park such vehicle adjacent to any such legible sign, curb marking or parking meter in violation thereof. D. The specification of particular time limits for parking in this chapter shall not prevent the council from adopting other time limits for certain streets or highways by resolution. (Ord. 84-09-935 § 1 (part): prior code § 11.36.010 (Ord. 581 § 11, 1965))
10.28.160 Green curb marking.¶
Unless otherwise posted with authorized signs, green curb marking shall mean no stopping, standing or parking for a period of time longer than twenty minutes at any time on any day except Sundays and holidays. If signs are posted, the green curb marking shall mean no stopping, standing or parking for the period of time specified by the signs. (Ord. 84-09-935 § 1 (part): prior code § 11.36.020 (Ord. 581 § 11.1, 1965))
10.28.170 One-hour parking.¶
When authorized signs have been determined by the public works director to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park such vehicle for a period of time longer than one hour between the hours of seven a.m. and five p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays. (Ord. 84-09-935 § 1 (part): prior code § 11.36.030 (Ord. 581 § 11.2, 1965))
10.28.180 Two-hour parking.¶
When authorized signs have been determined by the public works director to be necessary and are in place giving notice thereof, no operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park such vehicle for a period of time longer than two hours between the hours of seven a.m. and five p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays. (Ord. 84-09-935 § 1 (part): prior code § 11.36.040 (Ord. 581 § 11.3, 1965))
10.28.190 Parallel parking on one-way streets.¶
A. Subject to other and more restrictive limitations, a vehicle may be stopped or parked within eighteen inches 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 or more separate roadways and traffic is restricted to one direction upon any 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 public works director is authorized to determine 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 on any one-way roadway of a highway having two or more separate roadways and shall erect signs giving notice thereof.
D. The requirement of parallel parking imposed by this section shall not apply in the event any commercial vehicle is actually engaged in the process of loading or unloading freight or goods, in which case such vehicle may be backed up to the curb, provided that such vehicle does not extend beyond the centerline of the street and does not block traffic thereby. (Prior code § 11.36.050 (Ord. 581 § 11.4, 1965))
10.28.200 Diagonal parking.¶
A. On any of the streets or portions of streets established by resolution of the council 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 except as follows:
- At the angle to the curb indicated by signs or pavement markings allotting space to parked vehicles and entirely within the limits of the allotted space;
- With the front wheel nearest the curb within six inches of the 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 provisions applicable in Section 10.28.190 shall be complied with. (Prior code § 11.36.060 (Ord. 581 § 11.5, 1965))
10.28.210 Space markings.¶
A. The public works director is authorized to install and maintain parking space markings to indicate parking spaces adjacent to curbings where authorized parking is permitted. B. When such parking space markings are placed on the highway, 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. (Prior code § 11.36.070 (Ord. 581 § 11.6, 1965))
10.28.220 No-stopping zones.¶
A. The public works director shall designate established no-stopping zones by placing and maintaining appropriate signs indicating that stopping of vehicles is prohibited and indicating the hours and day when stopping is prohibited. B. During the hours and on the days designated on the signs, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop such vehicle on any of the streets or parts of streets established by resolution of the council as no-stopping zones. (Prior code § 11.36.080 (Ord. 581 § 11.7, 1965))
10.28.230 Trailers or semitrailers--Parking requirements.¶
A. A person shall not park any trailer or semitrailer upon any highway, street, alley, public right-of-way or public place unless the trailer or semitrailer is at all times while so parked attached to a vehicle capable of moving the trailer or semitrailer in a normal manner upon the highway, street, alley, public right-of-way or public place. B. This section shall not apply to trailers or semi-trailers in the process of being loaded or unloaded, nor shall it apply to any trailer or semitrailer which is disabled in such a manner and to such an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the disabled trailer or semitrailer on that portion of the highway, street, alley, public right-of-way or public place ordinarily used for vehicle parking. (Ord. 85-06-949 § 1)
10.28.240 Preferential parking.¶
A. Authority to Establish Preferential Parking Zones. The city council may designate, by resolution, certain residential streets or any portion thereof as preferential parking zones for the benefit of residents within such zone, in which zone vehicles displaying a permit may be exempt from parking prohibitions or restrictions otherwise posted, marked or noticed. Each preferential parking zone shall be designated only upon findings that such zone is required to enhance or protect the quality of life in the area of the proposed zone which is threatened by noise, traffic hazards, environmental pollution, or devaluation of real property resulting from nonresident vehicular parking or traffic, and that such zone is necessary to provide reasonably available and convenient parking for the benefit of the residents within such zone. No resolution designating a preferential parking zone shall be enforceable until signs or markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed. B. Criteria for Findings. The findings set forth in subsection A of this section shall be based upon the existence of one or more of the following conditions established to the satisfaction of the city council:
- Nonresident vehicles regularly and substantially interfere with the use of available public street parking spaces by the residents in the area of the proposed zone;
- A shortage of reasonably available and convenient residential-related parking spaces exists in the area of the proposed zone;
- Extended parking during the day or night by a substantial number of nonresident vehicles in the area of the proposed zone;
- Overnight parking by a substantial number of nonresident vehicles in the area of the proposed zone. C. Establishment of Specific Zones.
- Upon receipt and verification of a petition on a form supplied by the public works director, signed by residents of two- thirds of the dwelling units of the area and proposed for designation, the public works director and chief of police shall jointly review the petition and submit a report to the city council.
- After receipt of the report, the city council shall conduct a public hearing thereon, for the purpose of determining whether such preferential parking zone should be established by resolution. Notice of such public hearing shall be given at least ten days prior to the hearing, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation and by mailing to the property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, and to the occupants, of each parcel in the area proposed for designation as a preferential parking zone.
- As an alternative to the petition described in subsection (C)(1) of this section, the city council, on its own motion, may initiate the public hearing process described in subsection (C)(2) of this section if the city council finds that a petition by two- thirds of the residents is unnecessary. Prior to the public hearing, the public works director shall notify the neighborhood residents of the city council's interest in establishing a preferential parking zone, and shall conduct neighborhood outreach, through a neighborhood meeting or other means, to ascertain the neighborhood residents' interest in the establishment of a preferential parking zone. After the neighborhood outreach effort, the public works director shall prepare the report as described in subsection (C)(1) of this section. D. Issuance of Permits.
- Bumper Sticker Permits. The chief of police shall issue permits, in the form of adhesive labels or decals, for preferential parking to qualified applicants who have completed an application form supplied by the chief of police. Applicants for such permits shall present such proof as may be required by the chief of police of residence within the area designated as a preferential parking zone. Not more than three permits shall be issued for each qualified dwelling unit to any qualified applicant. Applicants requesting more than three permits for any dwelling unit may be granted additional permits by the chief of police upon a showing that there are more than three vehicles registered at the address of such dwelling unit and that insufficient off-street parking is available to the applicants during the effective hours of the preferential parking zone. The finance department shall collect a fee for each permit issued.
- Duration of Permit. Permits issued pursuant to this section, with the exception of visitor permits, shall remain effective so long as the applicant continues to reside at the address set forth on the application and continues to own the vehicle to which the permit is attached, and so long as the zone for which the permit was issued remains in effect.
- Visitor Permit. Any resident eligible for a preferential parking permit may also apply to the chief of police for a visitor preferential parking permit for the use of visitors to the home of the applicant. The chief of police shall collect a refundable fee for each such permit issued. No more than two visitor preferential parking permits shall be issued for any one dwelling at any time. Visitor preferential parking permits shall be valid for a period of thirty days. Visitor preferential parking permits shall not be replaced if lost or stolen, except upon the payment of an additional fee as required herein.
- Placement. Permits shall be placed upon the left rear bumper of each vehicle to be accorded preferential parking privileges, except that visitor permits shall be placed on the left front vehicle dashboard.
- Conditions of Permit. Each permit shall be subject to all conditions and restrictions set forth in this section and of the preferential parking zone for which it is issued. The issuance of such a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of any provision of this code or any other laws or regulations.
- Fees. Such fees as may be required herein shall be set from time to time by resolution of the city council. Fees shall be waived for those residents whose monthly income meets the current standards used for Southern California Edison's California Alternate Rates for Energy (C.A.R.E.) program. E. Prohibitions.
- No vehicle shall be parked or stopped adjacent to any curb in a preferential parking zone in violation of any posted or noticed prohibition or restriction unless such vehicle shall have prominently displayed upon the left rear bumper thereof a permit indicating the exemption from such restriction or prohibition, or a visitor preferential parking permit suspended from the rear view mirror therein indicating such exemption; except that the following vehicles shall be exempted from this prohibition: a. A motor vehicle identified, in a manner prescribed by the public works director, as owned by or operated under contract to a utility, whether privately, municipally or publicly owned, when used in the construction, operation, removal, or repair of utility property or facilities or engaged in authorized work in the designated preferential parking zone;
b. A motor vehicle identified in a manner prescribed by the public works director, as owned by or operated under contract to a governmental agency, when used in the course of official government business; c. A commercial vehicle or trailer engaged in loading or unloading property, or parked in connection with or in aid of the performance of a service to or on a property located in the block in which such vehicle is parked. 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, rent or lease, or cause to be sold, rented or leased, for any value or consideration, any preferential parking permit. Upon conviction of a violation of this paragraph, all preferential parking permits issued to, or for the benefit of, the dwelling unit to which the sold, rented or leased permit is authorized shall be void. 3. It shall be unlawful for any person to buy or otherwise acquire for value or use any preferential parking permit, except as provided for in this section. F. Termination of Preferential Parking Zones.
- Upon receipt and verification of a petition supplied by the public works director, signed by residents living in two-thirds of the dwelling units of an area established as a preferential parking zone, or upon a motion by one of its members, the public works director and chief of police may jointly recommend to the city council that any preferential parking zone be terminated.
- Upon such a recommendation by the public works director and chief of police, the city council shall conduct a public hearing thereon, for the purpose of determining whether a proper basis exists for terminating such preferential parking zone. Notice of such public hearing shall be given in the same manner as required for establishment of the zone.
- Such a determination shall be based upon a finding that the conditions set forth in subsection A of this section no longer exist or have diminished in degree to such an extent as to make unnecessary the continuation of the zone. (Ord. 99-09-1262 §§ 1--4; Ord. 86-12-984 § 1)
10.28.250 Parking restricted for large commercial vehicles.¶
A. No person shall park or leave standing any large commercial vehicle on any street or highway or portion thereof between the hours of two a.m. and six a.m., or for more than three hours on any street or highway or portion thereof within a residential district, except as provided herein. B. For the purposes of this section, the terms used herein shall have the meaning set forth below:
- "Large commercial vehicle" means any truck tractor as defined by Section 655 of the California Vehicle Code with or without attached trailer; or any trailer as defined by Section 630 of the California Vehicle Code not attached to a motor vehicle, except recreational vehicles as defined in Section 18010.5 of the Health and Safety Code; or any house car, as defined in Section 362 of the Vehicle Code; or any commercial vehicle as defined by Section 260 of the California Vehicle Code having a manufacturer's gross weight rating of ten thousand pounds or more as determined by Section 26455 of the California Vehicle Code, or a width of ninety inches or more at any point (excluding mirrors).
- "Street in a residential district" means any street or highway or portion thereof either within or bordering any district zoned for residential uses under the city's zoning ordinance. C. Large commercial vehicles shall be exempt from the restrictions contained in this section under the following circumstances:
- Where the large commercial vehicle is making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted streets or highways; or
- Where the large commercial vehicle is being used to deliver materials in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure upon the restricted streets or highways for which a building permit has been previously obtained; or
- Where the large commercial vehicle, other than a trailer not attached to a motor vehicle, is mechanically disabled and incapable of moving under its own power, for a period of seventy-two hours or less. D. Certain areas may be excepted from the provisions of this section by resolution of the city council, which resolution may be amended from time to time. Exceptions may be granted for industrial streets having an off-street parking deficiency under existing law or a de-facto deficiency. The smallest area that may be excepted is one city block, either one or both sides. An exception issued pursuant to this subsection shall be valid only for relief from this section and shall not be construed to allow the violation of other provisions of this chapter or of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 88-12-1022 § 1) Chapter 10.30
OVERSIZED VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND CAMPERS Sections:
- 10.30.010 Definitions; measurements.
- 10.30.020 Parking of oversized vehicles, trailers and campers.
- 10.30.030 Exceptions.
- 10.30.040 Application for permit to park oversized vehicles and trailers
- 10.30.050 Use of oversized vehicle parking permits.
- 10.30.060 Oversized vehicle parking permits; duration.
- 10.30.070 Cords and hoses prohibited.
- 10.30.080 Handicap parking permits.
- 10.30.090 Violations.
10.30.010 Definitions; Measurements.¶
A. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
- "Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation or camping purposes.
- "City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of Signal Hill or his designee.
- "Oversized Vehicle" shall mean any vehicle, as defined by Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code which exceeds twenty feet in length, seven feet in width, or eight feet in height. Oversized Vehicle does not include pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles, as those terms are generally used, which are less than twenty-five feet in length and eighty-two inches in height.
- "Recreational Vehicle" means a motor vehicle designed or permanently altered for human habitation, camping, or recreational purposes. A recreational vehicle that meets the definition of oversized vehicle shall fall within the regulations of this chapter.
- "Trailer" shall mean a trailer, semitrailer, camp trailer (including tent trailers), or trailer coach as defined in Sections 242, 243, 550, 630, 635, and 636 of the California Vehicle Code, or fifth-wheel travel trailer, as defined in Section 324 of the Vehicle Code. (Note: any unattached trailer parked upon a public street or highway in the city is prohibited under Section 10.28.230.) B. Measurements. To determine the width or length of the vehicles defined in this section, any extension to the vehicle caused by mirrors, air conditioners, or similar attachments shall not be included. (Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
10.30.020 Parking of Oversized Vehicles, Trailers and Campers.¶
Only oversized vehicles or trailers for which an oversized parking permit has been issued in accordance with this chapter may park upon a public street or highway in the city. The following prohibitions shall apply: A. No person shall park or leave standing any oversized vehicle upon any public street or highway in the city, except by permit in accordance with this chapter. B. No person shall park or leave standing any attached trailer, regardless of length or width, upon any public street or highway in the city, except by permit in accordance with this chapter or as required by Chapter 12.14. (Note: any unattached trailer parked upon a public street or highway in the city is prohibited under Section 10.28.230.) C. No person shall park or leave standing any unmounted camper, regardless of length or width, upon any street or highway in the city, except as required by Chapter 12.14. D. Upon adoption of this ordinance and until a different charge is established, there shall be a charge of sixty dollars for violation of Section 10.30.020. (Ord. 2023-11-1545 § 10, 2023; Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
10.30.030 Exceptions.¶
The prohibitions contained in Section 10.30.020A. and B. shall not apply to any of the following conditions, however, the burden shall be on the person claiming this exemption to prove the bona fide conditions of the subparagraph apply: A. Any oversized vehicle or trailer displaying a valid oversized vehicle handicap parking permit issued pursuant to section; B. Oversized vehicles or trailer parked as a result of a mechanical breakdown so as to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle provided: (i) the City Manager is notified at the time of the emergency of the need to park the oversized vehicle or trailer; and (ii) the period of time needed for repairs does not exceed seventy-two hours; C. Commercial vehicles making pickups or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise or while providing services to a residence, including, but not limited to, yard maintenance, pool care and maintenance, repair and construction services; D. Tow trucks in the course of providing services; E. Public or utility vehicles and trailers in the course of providing services; F. Any public emergency vehicle. (Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
10.30.040 Application for Permit to Park Oversized Vehicles and Trailers.¶
A. Each person requesting permit to park an oversized vehicle or trailer on any street or highway in the city must file with the city a completed application containing the following:
- The name, address, and phone number of the registered owner of designated oversized vehicle or trailer;
- The name, address, and phone number of the applicant for the permit;
- The registration from the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state where registered for the oversized vehicle or trailer that shows the oversized vehicle or trailer is currently registered;
- The license number, make, and model of designated oversized vehicle or trailer;
- The date(s) and duration of any and all oversized vehicle parking permits issued to the applicant or any member of the applicant's household within the preceding year; and
- Additional information the City Manager may require; B. The applicant shall also state on each application for an oversized vehicle parking permit, the dates for which the permit is requested. If the application is approved, the oversized vehicle parking permit shall authorize the parking of the oversized vehicle or trailer only during the days approved, as stated on the application. C. The applicant must sign the application under penalty of perjury. D. The City Manager is authorized to establish an oversized vehicle parking permit call-in phone number or internet processing system. E. The City Manager may charge a fee reasonably calculated to offset the costs of administering the provisions in this chapter to any person who applies for or obtains an oversized vehicle parking permit. The amount of any fee(s) shall be set by resolution or ordinance of the City Council. (Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
10.30.050 Use of Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits.¶
A. The purpose of authorizing the issuance of oversized vehicle parking permits is to give owners of oversized vehicles and trailers the opportunity, for a limited time, to park the oversized vehicle or trailer on a public street or highway directly in front of (or the side of the property if it is a corner lot) their residence, and to allow an out-of-town visitor who owns an oversized vehicle or trailer to park on a public street or highway directly in front of (or the side of the property if it is a corner lot) the residence which the out-of-town visitor is visiting for a limited time period. B. A person with an oversized vehicle parking permit must park his or her oversized vehicle or trailer on a public street or highway directly in front of the address associated with the permit application (or the side of the property if it is a corner lot). C. The oversized vehicle parking permit sticker issued must be displayed on the driver's side window of an oversized vehicle so it is clearly visible from the street and shall contain the local address associated with the permit application. D. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring or permitting an oversized vehicle or trailer to be parked in any location that is not a lawful parking space or that is already legally occupied by another vehicle. E. Any permitted oversized vehicle parked or left standing upon a public street in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard to other traffic upon the street is subject to citation, towing, or both.
(Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
10.30.060 Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits; Duration.¶
A. An Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed seventy-two hours. Upon expiration of the permit, the applicant may apply for and be granted additional oversized vehicle parking permits if the applicant still qualifies under the conditions set forth in this chapter. An applicant may request no more than two oversized vehicle parking permits at one time. B. If the applicant is a resident of the city and the oversized vehicle or trailer is registered in the city at the resident's address, the City Manager may issue no more than twelve oversized vehicle parking permits in any calendar year. C. If the applicant is not a resident of the city and/or the oversized vehicle or trailer is not registered in the city at the resident's address, the City Manager may issue no more than six oversized vehicle parking permits in any calendar year. (Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
10.30.070 Cords and Hoses Prohibited.¶
A. No person shall run electrical cords, extension cords, hoses, cables, or other items across, above or on the parkway or sidewalk from a residential or commercial property to an oversized vehicle or trailer parked on a public street. B. Upon the adoption of this chapter and until a different charge is established, there shall be a charge of sixty dollars for violation of Section 10.30.070. (Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
10.30.080 Handicap Parking Permits.¶
A. Purpose. The purpose of authorizing the issuance of oversized vehicle handicap parking permits is to allow a handicapped person to park a designated oversized vehicle on a street/highway directly in front of (or the side of the property if it is a corner lot) their residence. B. Requirements. In order to be eligible to receive an oversized vehicle handicap parking permit, the following requirements must be met:
- The applicant must be entitled to receive a handicapped placard or license plate pursuant to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code;
- The oversized vehicle is the only vehicle owned by the resident and is required to meet the daily transportation needs of the resident; C. The City Manager is authorized to issue oversized vehicle handicap parking permits, pursuant to the following:
- Each person desiring an oversized vehicle handicap parking permit shall file with the City Manager a completed city application form containing the following: a. The information required by Section 10.30.040A.; b. The years of any and all previous oversized vehicle handicap parking permits issued to the applicant; c. Additional information the City Manager may require; D. The applicant must sign the application under penalty of perjury. E. Oversized vehicle handicap parking permits issued and approved by the City Manager shall include the license plate number of the designated oversized vehicle, the date of issuance and the day of its expiration. F. Permits shall be displayed in the lower driver's side of the windshield or nearest window of the vehicle for which it has been issued so that it is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle. G. Oversized vehicle handicap parking permits shall be valid for a period of one year, so long as the holder thereof meets the requirements of this section relating to such permits. Permits may be renewed on an annual basis. H. Oversized vehicle handicap permits shall be issued without any fees. I. A permit must be denied if the City Manager finds that:
- The applicant or the person the applicant is visiting is not a bona fide city resident;
- Information submitted by the applicant is materially false; or
- The applicant is not entitled to receive a handicap placard or license plate under the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008) 10 30 090 Violations
10.30.090 Violations.¶
A. Any person who violates any provision in this chapter is guilty of an infraction and will be subject to citation, towing, or both. B. Every person who displays a fraudulent, forged, altered, or counterfeit oversized vehicle parking permit or permit number with the intent to avoid compliance with this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. C. Every person who displays a fraudulent, forged, altered, or counterfeit oversized vehicle handicap parking permit or permit number with the intent to avoid compliance with this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. D. Every person who displays a fraudulent, forged, altered, or counterfeit oversized vehicle parking permit sticker with the intent to avoid compliance with this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. E. Every person who forges, alters, or counterfeits an oversized vehicle parking permit or an oversized vehicle handicap parking permit is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2008-10-1389 § 1, 2008)
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