City of Schenectady, NY Article XII Oversized Vehicle Parking

[Added 6-23-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-17]

§ 248-114 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

OVERSIZED VEHICLE

A vehicle which meets one or more of the following criteria:

A. Vehicle or load height exceeds 7.5 feet; and which has a width which exceeds 7.5 feet, as measured from the widest portion of the vehicle or load, but not including mirrors; and has a length which exceeds 26 feet (in combination with any attached trailers); or

B. Manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating exceeds 10,000 pounds.

§ 248-115 Parking of oversized vehicles.

In residential streets, it is unlawful for any person to park an oversized vehicle on any public street.

§ 248-116 Exceptions for oversized vehicles.

This article shall not prohibit the parking of oversized vehicles on public streets for any of the following activities:

A. Loading or unloading of persons or property;

B. Service to a property in the vicinity;

C. Emergency repairs or waiting for a tow operator for no longer than eight hours;

D. Any emergency vehicle of any political subdivision of the State of New York; or

E. Wheelchair-accessible vans.