Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 4 — Public Safety›Chapter 4-6 — PARKING ZONES
Turlock Municipal Code Art. 3 Prohibited Parking And Authorized Removal Of Vehicles (also Known As…
Turlock Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Turlock
Cite as: Turlock Municipal Code Article 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 4-6-301. Tow-away zones: General provision.¶
The City Council shall have authority to establish tow-away zones in the City. Where tow-away zones have been established, any vehicle parked or left standing where signs have been posted, giving notice of the authorized removal of such vehicles, may be removed in the manner and subject to the requirements of the California Vehicle Code.
(1146-CS, Added, 12/23/2010)
§ 4-6-302. Tow-away zones: Designation.¶
The following locations shall be designated as "Tow-Away Zones":
(a) On Tuesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:
(1) The west side of Johnson Road between Marshall Street and Merritt Street.
(2) The north side of Merritt Street from Johnson Road to one hundred forty-five (145') feet west thereof.
(b) On Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during the months of May through October, inclusive:
(1) The east and west sides of South Broadway between A Street and Market Street.
(2) The east and west sides of South Broadway between Market Street and West Main Street.
(1146-CS, Added, 12/23/2010; 1166-CS, Amended, 06/26/2012; 1184-CS, Amended, 04/25/2013)
§ 4-6-303. Authorization for removal.¶
No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in a tow-away zone designated in TMC 4-6-302.
Vehicles in violation of this section may be removed by a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations.
(1146-CS, Added, 12/23/2010)
§ 4-6-304. Notice.¶
A vehicle shall not be removed unless signs are posted giving notice of removal.
(1146-CS, Added, 12/23/2010)
§ 4-6-305. Signage.¶
The Traffic Engineer or his or her designee is hereby authorized and directed to cause the placement of official traffic control devices giving notice of the "No Parking – Tow-Away Zone" as directed in TMC 4-6-302. The sign shall have the description "No Parking – Tow-Away Zone" and shall display the telephone number where information concerning towed vehicles may be obtained.
(1146-CS, Added, 12/23/2010)
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