St. Helena Municipal Code Art. 6 Passenger Buses

A passenger bus is allowed to operate only within the central business zoning district, service commercial zoning district, business and professional office zoning district, industrial zoning district and winery zoning district. Within these zoning districts a passenger bus shall be allowed to operate on all public streets. Passenger buses shall not be allowed to operate within any residential zoning districts within the city limits except for the purpose of providing access to the zoning districts in which the passenger buses may operate. (Prior code § 15.36)

Upon approval of a use permit reviewed by the planning commission and city council a passenger bus is allowed to embark and disembark passengers on private property. A passenger bus may embark and disembark

passengers at designated public bus stops only on public streets within the zoning districts in which the passenger bus may operate. It is unlawful for passengers to embark or disembark at any other location within the zoning districts in which the passenger bus may operate as specified in this section. Approved locations for embarking and disembarking of passengers shall not be used for parking of passenger buses unless authorized by the city council. (Prior code § 15.37)

Passenger buses shall park only within the commercial districts in which they are allowed to operate. When a passenger bus is parked it is unlawful to idle the engine or any other mechanical feature of the bus. (Prior code § 15.38)

The restrictions contained in this article shall not apply to the following:

• A. A vehicle transporting school pupils conducted by or under contract with any public or private school;

• B. Any vehicle exempt under the provisions of state or federal law. (Prior code § 15.39)

The restrictions contained in this article shall not be enforced until appropriate signs, markers, or other official traffic-control devices have been established giving notice thereof. (Prior code § 15.40)

Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of an infraction. (Prior code § 15.41)