Simi Valley Municipal Code Art. 4 Parking Commercial and Oversized Vehicles, Trailers and Fifth Wheels

* The title of Article 4 was changed by Ordinance No. 982, Section 1, effective July 20, 2000.

(a) It shall be unlawful to park any commercial vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more on any street or highway, or portion thereof, in a residential district.

(b) This section shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) Commercial vehicles making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandize from or to any building or structure located on restricted streets or highways or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure upon restricted streets or highways for which a building permit has previously been obtained.

(2) Tow trucks and similar vehicles that provide emergency services.

(c) The violation of this section is hereby deemed to be an infraction.

(§ 2, Ord. 620, eff. December 18, 1985; as amended by § 1, Ord. 989, eff. January 4, 2001)

(a) No person shall park or leave standing any oversized vehicle, as further defined herein, upon any public street or highway in the City. For the purpose of this section, the term "oversized vehicle" shall mean any vehicle, as defined by Section 670 of the Vehicle Code, or combination of vehicles, which exceeds twenty-three (23′) feet in length, seven (7′) feet in width, or eight (8′) feet in height, exclusive of projecting lights or devices allowed by Section 35109 or 35110 of the Vehicle Code, as may be amended.

(b) No person shall park or leave standing any trailer, as defined in Section 630 of the Vehicle Code, or fifth wheel travel trailer, as defined by Section 324 of the Vehicle Code, regardless of length or width, when it has been detached from a motor vehicle, upon any public street or highway in the City.

(§ 2, Ord. 982, eff. July 20, 2000, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1091, eff. May 25, 2006)

The prohibitions contained in Section 4-9.402 of this chapter shall not apply to any of the following:

(a) Oversized vehicles, trailers, or fifth wheel travel trailers, parked for less than forty-eight (48) consecutive hours if parked adjacent to the owner's residence for the purpose of loading, unloading, maintaining, or other activity incidental to preparation for and solely for general recreation-related activities. Examples of general recreation-related activities are travel to any County, State, or national park or recreational area designated for overnight camping or the use of watercraft or off-highway vehicles. General recreation activities do not include the use of an oversized vehicle, trailer or fifth wheel travel trailer to complete ordinary activities or errands. For purposes of this subsection, preparation for general recreation-related activities does not include mechanical repair or modifications to the oversized vehicle, trailer or fifth wheel travel trailer;

(b) Vehicles for which a temporary permit has been issued for a bona fide guest or resident, in accordance with Section 4-9.404 of this chapter;

(c) Vehicles parked or left standing as a result of mechanical breakdown so as to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours;

(d) Commercial vehicles making pickups or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise, or while providing services to a residence in the neighborhood, including, but not limited to, yard and lawn care, pool care, and maintenance, repair and construction services;

(e) Tow trucks and similar vehicles that provide emergency services; and

(f) Any vehicle displaying a valid oversized vehicle disabled person permit issued pursuant to Section 4-9.404 of this chapter.

(§ 2, Ord. 982, eff. July 20, 2000, as amended by § 1, Ord. 992, eff. February 8, 2001 and § 1, Ord. 1091, eff. May 25, 2006)

(a) Temporary permits to allow for the short-term, temporary parking for the vehicles of bona fide guests or for the parking of the resident's vehicle due to a hardship situation otherwise prohibited pursuant to Section 4-9.402 of this chapter, may be determined and obtained, on a case by case basis, from the Simi Valley Police Department in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager and upon the following conditions:

(1) Permits may be issued for any bona fide guest of a resident for a vehicle that is registered to an address that is not within the City. For purposes of this section, "bona fide guest" shall mean any natural person who is not a resident of the City and who is temporarily visiting a resident of the City. Temporary permits may also be issued to any owner/resident of an oversized vehicle, trailer, or fifth wheel travel trailer based upon circumstances that necessitate parking upon the street for a period exceeding the forty-eight (48) hour specified time limit for loading/unloading or for emergency repairs; provided that such a request is related to property improvements or other similar activities. Temporary permits may be conditional in order to minimize impacts on the surrounding neighborhood and shall expire at midnight on the date designated on the permit.

(2) Permits shall be displayed in the lower driver's side of the windshield or nearest window of the vehicle to which it relates, so that it is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle.

(3) Permits shall be valid for a period not to exceed ten (10) consecutive calendar days. Additional permits may be issued; provided, however, that in no event shall more than six (6) permits be issued during any calendar year for guests of any residence of the City. No more than three (3) consecutive permits may be issued.

(4) Permits may be denied if it is determined that the proposed parking location would create a safety hazard.

(b) Oversized vehicle disabled person permits may be obtained in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager and upon the following conditions:

(1) Any City resident may obtain an oversized vehicle disabled person permit if such person would be entitled to receive a handicapped placard or license plate pursuant to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code, and if the oversized vehicle is the only vehicle owned by the resident and is required to meet the daily transportation needs of the resident.

(2) Oversized vehicle disabled person 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.

(3) 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.

(4) The proposed parking location of the vehicle shall be reviewed by the issuing official, and if it is determined that it would create a safety hazard an alternative location shall be designated.

(c) Applicants desiring temporary permits for bona fide guests or oversized vehicle disabled person permits shall pay a processing fee, as established by resolution of the City Council.

(§ 2, Ord. 982, eff. July 20, 2000, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1091, eff. May 25, 2006)