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Editor's Note: The title of Article 11, formerly entitled
"Loading and Unloading Zones," amended by § 2, Ordinance
No. 552, effective May 31, 1972.
[§ 140, Ord. 452, as amended by § 2, Ord. 552, eff. May 31, 1972]
(a)
The Traffic Engineer is authorized to determine and mark loading
zones and passenger loading zones as follows:
(b)
The Traffic Engineer is authorized, subject to the provisions
and limitations of this chapter, to place, and, when necessary to
the safe and orderly movement of traffic, shall place curb markings
to indicate parking or standing regulations.
(c)
Where no curb exists, markings may be painted upon the most
appropriate surface, or a sign may be placed thereon in place of or
in addition to the marker.
[§ 141, Ord. 452, as amended by Ord. 494, eff.
May 6, 1967; and § 3, Ord. 552, eff. May 31, 1972; § 3, Ord. 833, eff. October 6, 1988; § 2, Ord.
1052-07, eff. May 17, 2007; § 2, Ord. 1069-08, eff. June 19, 2008; § 1, Ord. 1074-08, eff. September 18, 2008]
(a)
(1)
No stopping, standing or parking
at any time except as permitted by the California Vehicle Code shall
be designated by red paint upon the entire curb surface. Notwithstanding
the foregoing prohibition of stopping, standing or parking in a red
curb zone, the City Council hereby finds and determines that freight
carriers provide vital services to business enterprises within the
City on a daily basis and that the loading zones in the City are inadequate
to facilitate the unloading of freight. Accordingly, freight carriers
holding a permit issued by the City Council may stop and drop off
freight in red zones within a commercial district, except freight
carriers shall not:
(2)
Loading zones shall be designated by yellow paint upon the entire
curb surface. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a loading
zone at any time between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through
Saturday for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers
or materials. The foregoing limitation shall not apply on Sundays.
The Traffic Engineer shall designate the maximum time limits applicable
to each loading zone within the City. Such time limits shall be stated
on the curb surface of each loading zone in prominent black lettering
of not less than four inches in height and one inch in width.
(3)
Passenger loading zones shall be designated by white paint upon
the entire curb surface. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle
in a passenger loading zone for any purpose other than the loading
or unloading of passengers or for the purpose of depositing mail in
an adjacent mail box. The Traffic Engineer shall designate the maximum
time limits applicable to each passenger loading zone within the City.
Such time limits shall be stated on the curb surface of each passenger
loading zone in black lettering of not less than four inches in height
and one inch in width. Such restrictions shall apply between 7:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day; provided, however, when such zone is
in front of a hotel or in front of a mail box, the restrictions shall
apply at all times.
(4)
Short term parking zones shall be designated by green paint
upon the entire curb surface. The Traffic Engineer shall designate
the maximum time limits applicable to each short term parking zone
within the City not to exceed one hour. The time limit for each such
short-term parking zone shall be displayed in white lettering of not
less than four inches in height and one inch in width. Such short-term
time limits shall not be effective until signs have been erected by
the Traffic Engineer giving notice thereof. No person shall stand
or park a vehicle in excess of the designated time limit between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day in front of any curb which
has been so designated.
(5)
A taxicab stand shall be designated by white paint upon the
entire curb surface and marked "Taxi" in black lettering of not less
than four inches in height and one inch in width. It shall be unlawful
for the operator of any vehicle other than a taxicab or automobile
for hire to stop, stand or park such vehicle in such taxicab stand.
(6)
Autoette and motorcycle parking zones shall be established by
the Traffic Engineer and shall be designated by white lines on the
surface of the roadway and by black lettering on the curb surface
of not less than four inches in height and one inch in width or by
posting of signs giving notice of such autoette and parking zones.
(b)
Except as otherwise authorized by this article, when the Traffic
Engineer has caused such curb markings to be placed, no person shall
stop, stand or park a vehicle adjacent to any such legible curb marking
in violation of any of the provisions of this section.
(1)
Building service contractors that
provide electrical, plumbing, appliance/refrigeration or fire safety
related services that have a current business license permit for such
business, may apply for and be issued a permit, which permit when
displayed shall enable the vehicle to remain in any parking area other
than a red zone, fire lane or handicapped zone but only for so long
as the service work is being performed in the downtown area. As used
herein, the downtown area shall mean the area bounded by Clarissa
to the east, Beacon to the south and Metropole to west.
a.
Permits granting similar privileges that were issued prior to
the enactment of this section shall remain valid for a period of one
year. After such date, the Vehicle Clerk may issue such permits on
a form approved by the City Manager, which permit shall be valid for
a period of one year provided such service contractor continues to
be in the service business. Appeals regarding the issuance of permits
shall be made to the City Manager and subject to an appeal fee set
by resolution of the City Council. The City Council shall set a fee
for processing of the permit application by resolution. Parking in
violation of the terms and conditions of the permit shall be subject
to the following penalties:
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First offense
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Written warning
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Second offense
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$100 fine
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Third offense
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Maximum of $250 fine and/or suspension or revocation
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Penalties shall be administered by the Vehicle Hearing Officer
and may be made based upon written submission by the Code Enforcement
Officer and the permittee.
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[§ 142, Ord. 452; § 3, Ord. 833, eff.
October 6, 1988; § 2, Ord. 1074-08, eff. September 18, 2008]
(a)
The permission granted by the provisions of this article to
stop or stand a vehicle for purposes of loading or unloading materials
shall apply only to vehicles used for commercial purposes and to freight
carriers and shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefor and
in no event more than the time designated at the loading zone.
(b)
The loading or unloading of materials shall apply only to commercial
deliveries and to the delivery or pickup of packages containing commercial
goods.
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Editor's Note: Former § 4-4.1104, Standing for Loading
and Unloading Only, previously codified herein and containing portions
of Ordinance Nos. 452 and 552, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance
No. 1074-08.
[§ 144, Ord. 452, as amended by § 5, Ord. 552, eff. May 31, 1972]
[§ 145, Ord. 452]
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any alley
for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers
or materials.
