Truckee Municipal Code Ch. 10.18 Parking Regulations

(a) The following words and phrases when used in this Title shall, for the purpose of this Title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Chapter.

(b) Whenever any words and phrases used herein are not defined herein but are defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California and amendments thereto, such definitions in the Vehicle Code shall apply.

Donner Pass Road on both sides of the roadway from Northwoods Boulevard to Cold Stream Road from November 1 to April 1.

In locations where the amount of time that a vehicle can be parked continuously needs to be limited in order to promote parking turnover and efficient use of parking areas, the traffic engineer is authorized to determine said locations and time limits and cause said locations and time limits to be posted in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Typically, this will take the form of either fifteen minute or two hour time restrictions. However, alternate duration time restrictions may also be determined and posted as deemed appropriate.

No parking at any time is designated on the following streets:

(a) Jibboom Street on the south side from the intersection of Bridge Street westerly 355 feet.

(b) On Deerfield Drive on the south side from the intersection of Highway 89 South westerly for 442 feet. On the north side westerly for 396 feet.

(c) On the east side of South Shore Drive from Donner Pass Road to Summit Creek.

(d) On the west Side of South Shore Drive from Donner pass Road to Old Highway Drive.

(e) Any designated "no parking" zone or painted red curb designated by the Traffic Engineer.

(f) On the South side of Donner Pass Road from 470 feet east of Bridge Street to 220 feet east of Bridge Street.

(g) On the North side of Brockway Road from Old Brockway Road to Reynolds Way (MOM 1.10 to 1.81).

All bails for parking violations as contained in Town Resolution 2000-13 and shall remain in effect.

(ORD 93-23 09-02-93)

Parking meter areas shall be designated by resolution of the Town Council as amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 2026-03, § 1(Exh. A), 4-7-2026)

The rates to be charged for metered parking and for permit parking within the designated areas shall be established by resolution of the Town Council as amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 2026-03, § 1(Exh. A), 4-7-2026)

The Public Works Director or his/her designee shall cause parking meters to be installed and operated in all described zones as required to carry out the purposes of this ordinance.

No owner or operator of any vehicle shall permit the vehicle to remain parked in any parking space upon expiration of the allowed time.

No person shall operate a meter for the purpose of extending or increasing the parking time established for that parking space.

No person shall deface, injure, tamper with, break, destroy, or otherwise impair the proper functioning and usefulness of any parking meter.

No person shall attach any unauthorized sign, permit, or device to a parking meter or parking meter standard.

The parking or standing of any motor vehicle in a parking space where the vehicle does not display a valid parking permit or pay receipt shall constitute a prima facia presumption that the vehicle is parked in violation of this chapter.

The Public Works Director or his/her designee may designate and install metered parking spaces for the exclusive use of motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and other similar vehicles.

Nothing in this chapter shall authorize or allow permitting motor vehicle parking in violation of any other provision of law.

(Ord. 94-07, 04-07-94)

The rules, regulations, and fees for the issuance of permits, including residential, employee, and overnight permits shall be established by resolution of the Town Council.

(Ord. No. 2026-03, § 1(Exh. A), 4-7-2026)

The Town Council shall, by resolution, designate areas for residential permit parking only. Prior to establishing such an area, written notice shall be provided to the residents of the area and a finding made by the Council that enacting such a restriction is necessary to preserve the character of the neighborhood and for pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety.

Upon establishment of a residential permit parking only area, the Public Works Director or his/her designee shall cause to be installed appropriate signage in the area which gives notice of the limitation on the parking of vehicles and the time and days during which it is in effect.

(Ord. No. 2026-03, § 1(Exh. A), 4-7-2026)

It is unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle on any street identified in a resolution adopted by the Council designating a residential permit parking area during the hours and on the days set forth in such resolution except:

(a) Vehicles displaying a valid permit issued by the Public Works Director and parked within the street block in front of the household to which the permit is issued or within one adjoining district block; or

(b) Any emergency vehicle, including, but not limited to, an ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle; or

(c) A vehicle with commercial plates which is under the control of a person, who does not reside within the district, providing service for hire to property located in the designated residential permit parking area, including but not limited to a delivery vehicle.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2026-03, § 1, adopted April 7, 2026, repealed § 10.18.190 which pertained to the issuance of residential parking permits and derived from the original publication.

Violations of this chapter shall be an infraction, punishable by fine. Additionally and without limitation, any vehicle parked in violation may be towed upon the order of any duly authorized Town official and the owner thereof shall be liable for all applicable impound and towing fees.

(ORD 2005-07 09-01-05)

(a) No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle in the parking district overnight unless such vehicle is parked in an area designated for overnight parking and displays the required parking permit for such parking.

(b) The Town Council may, by resolution, establish an "overnight permit program" including identification of hours, permit fees/rates, and, and as necessary, designate areas for "overnight permit parking."

Upon establishment of an overnight permit parking area(s), the Public Works Director or his/her designee shall cause to be installed appropriate signage in the area which gives notice of the limitation on the parking of vehicles and the time and days during which it is in effect.

(c) Any person who fails to display a parking permit required for overnight parking shall be cited or towed and liable to the Town for such fees.

(d) An overnight permit does not allow for overnight camping which is prohibited under Section 9.14.030 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2026-03, § 1(Exh. A), 4-7-2026)