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Title 19 — Development Code›Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control

§ 19.112

Twentynine Palms Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Twentynine Palms

19.112.010 - Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to prohibit the parking or idling of commercial vehicles having an unladen vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or more in RS, RM or R-HD classified residential districts or on any adjacent City street or right-of-way, except for existing vehicles which must obtain a permit in accordance with this Chapter.

19.112.020 - Applicability

A.

This Chapter is applicable only to commercial vehicles with an unladen weight of 15,000 pounds or more.

B.

Exceptions.

1.

Deliveries and Pickups. Such restrictions shall not apply to the parking or standing of any commercial vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares and merchandise from or to any building or structure located in a residential district, 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 the restricted streets or highways of which a building permit has previously been obtained.

2.

Emergency On-call Vehicles. This Chapter shall not apply to emergency on-call vehicles (tow trucks) of 25,999 gross vehicle weight or less, subject to the following:

a.

The tow truck must be registered to a permanent tow truck business, with a valid City Business License, located within a commercial or industrial land use district.

b.

Tow trucks may only be parked in residential districts during such time that the vehicle driver residing at the residence is on call.

c.

No more than two such tow trucks may be parked at any residence at any given time. The tow truck(s) may only be parked in a manner that does not create a public hazard.

d.

The tow truck shall be unladened at all times when parked in a residential area pursuant to this Section, and shall not be parked in the residential area with a towed, wrecked or inoperable vehicle upon it.

19.112.030 - Definitions

In addition to the definitions in Chapter 19.06, the following definitions in this section apply to this Chapter and shall control where there is a conflict with the definitions in Chapter 19.06.

A.

Residential District. All private property within the RS, RM or R-HD land use districts and adjacent City streets, City rights-of-way, or portions thereof.

B.

Commercial Vehicle. Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 260, includes all trucks, truck tractors, trailers and semi-trailers, whether attached or not.

19.112.040 - Truck Prohibition

It shall be unlawful for any commercial vehicle having an unladen vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or more to be parked or left standing in a residential district, except as provided herein.

19.112.050 - Permit Requirements for Existing Vehicles

A.

Existing Vehicles. Existing commercial vehicles greater than 15,000 pounds unladen weight, not exempt pursuant to Subsection 19.112.020.B (1-2) above, that were regularly parked and legally established in the regulated land use districts prior to the effective date of this Chapter may continue to be parked in such districts subject to the following requirements:

1.

Annual Permit. Each vehicle must obtain an annual permit from the City by making a written application through the Home Occupation Permit process, as supplemented herein, to the Community Development Director (Director) for permission to park said vehicle in a residential zone. Fees charged for parking permits will be the same as for a Home Occupation Permit. Such permits must be applied for within 90 days of the effective date of this Chapter and are nontransferable as to location, permit holder or vehicle.

2.

In addition, such application must clearly identify the vehicle, the approximate date that the vehicle began parking at the location, the exact area where this vehicle is proposed to be parked and the reasons that this vehicle needs to be parked in a residential zone and not at some other location. The Director or designee will investigate the proposed parking location and make recommendations as to the safety, legality and other concerns of the proposed parking site.

3.

After notice is sent to adjoining property owners, such application may be referred to the Planning Commission to render a decision at a regularly scheduled meeting if protests have been received. The Planning Commission may adopt specific requirements or conditions as to the location of the approved parking site and restrict the site for parking a truck, a tractor with or without a trailer or semi-trailer, or any other type of commercial vehicle over 15,000 pounds. Such a decision may be appealed to City Council though the City's appeal process. If approved by the City, an annual commercial vehicle parking permit will be issued by the Director. The permit must be displayed at all times in or on the vehicle.

4.

If written complaints have not been received by the City within the preceding year, such a permit may be annually renewed on the anniversary date of issuance upon payment of the Home Occupation Permit renewal fee. If complaints are received, the Director will utilize the same process as set out herein to obtain a license.

5.

Such a permit may be suspended or revoked or the renewal of such a permit denied only after a public hearing before the Planning Commission for failure to meet or a violation of the standard conditions listed below, specific site requirements established by the Planning Commission, or any requirements of the Home Occupation Permit.

19.112.060 - Standard Conditions

A.

Standard conditions for parking such vehicles in residential neighborhoods include, but are not limited to, the following:

The vehicle may only be parked in the driveway of the owner or operator's single-family residential lot, completely clear of all public streets, sidewalks, easements and front yard setback or a specific location approved by the Planning Commission. The vehicle must utilize a driveway approach to enter and exit the property.

2.

The operator of the vehicle shall not idle the vehicle's engine for longer than 15 minutes, nor race the vehicle's engine, nor use jake brakes, nor blow air horns at any time.

3.

Light mechanical work or maintenance (such as but not limited to changing oil) shall only be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No major mechanical work nor any maintenance or repair work which causes an undue amount of noise (such as but not limited to rebuilding the engine or body work) may be performed.

19.112.070 - Penalty for Violation

Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction.

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Twentynine Palms Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 19 — Development Code
    Overview
    1. § 19.02
    2. § 19.020
    3. § 19.04
    4. § 19.06
    5. § 19.08
    6. § 19.10
    7. § 19.12
    8. § 19.14
    9. § 19.16
    10. § 19.18
    11. § 19.20
    12. § 19.22
    13. § 19.26
    14. § 19.28
    15. § 19.29
    16. § 19.30
    17. § 19.32
    18. § 19.34
    19. § 19.35
    20. § 19.36
    21. § 19.37
    22. § 19.38
    23. § 19.40
    24. § 19.41
    25. § 19.42
    26. § 19.43
    27. § 19.44
    28. § 19.46
    29. § 19.48
    30. § 19.50
    31. § 19.52
    32. § 19.54
    33. § 19.55
    34. § 19.56
    35. § 19.57
    36. § 19.58
    37. § 19.60
    38. § 19.62
    39. § 19.64
    40. § 19.66
    41. § 19.68
    42. § 19.69
    43. § 19.70
    44. § 19.72
    45. § 19.73
    46. § 19.74
    47. § 19.78
    48. ▸ Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control
      Overview
      1. § 19.82
      2. § 19.88
      3. 88.080 Freestanding Signs
      4. § 19.90
      5. § 19.92
      6. § 19.94
      7. § 19.96
      8. § 19.98
      9. § 19.100
      10. § 19.102
      11. § 19.104
      12. § 19.106
      13. § 19.108
      14. § 19.110
      15. § 19.112
      16. § 19.114
      17. § 19.116
      18. § 19.124
      19. § 19.128
      20. § 19.130
      21. § 19.132
      22. § 19.134
      23. § 19.136
      24. § 19.138
      25. § 19.140
      26. § 19.142
      27. § 19.144
      28. § 19.146
      29. § 19.147
      30. § 19.148
      31. Article 7 — Subdivision Regulations

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