As used in this chapter the terms below are defined as follows:
A "disabled person"
is defined as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 295.5, as it presently exists or may be amended from time to time, and any successor statute thereto.
A "disabled veteran"
is defined as set forth in California Vehicle Code Section 295.7, as it presently exists or may be amended from time to time, and any successor statute thereto.
A "recreational vehicle"
is defined as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010, as it presently exists or may be amended from time to time, and any successor statute thereto.
(Prior code § 15-2(4) and (5); Ord. 582 § 1(a), 2001; Ord. 622 § 1, 2006)
Diagonal parking in spaces so designated by the city shall be lawful on both sides of Main Street from its beginning near City Hall to its intersection with Fifth Street and including the additional area on Main Street located in front of the premises commonly known as 500 Main Street. With the exception of the area located in front of 500 Main Street, it is unlawful to park any vehicle on Main Street between Fifth Street and State Highway Twelve at an angle to the curb, or in any manner other than parallel to the curb and in compliance with state law.
(Prior code § 15-3; Ord. 572 § 1, 2000)
A. 
No person who owns or has possession or control of a vehicle, including but not limited to a recreational vehicle, boat or trailer, shall park or leave the vehicle standing on a public street, way or any public parking facility within the city for a period of 72 hours or more. For purposes of this chapter, a vehicle is considered parked or left standing if it remains in the same location or has not been moved at least one-half mile during the 72 hour period. If visible, the mileage reflected on the odometer of the vehicle shall be rebuttably presumed to be an accurate indication of the distance that the vehicle has or has not been moved. Obstruction of the odometer of the vehicle will result in a presumption that the vehicle has not been moved. Absent any presumption, the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, tire markings, vegetation and vehicle condition shall be considered in determining whether the vehicle has or has not been moved.
B. 
A recreational vehicle, boat or trailer that is parked or left on a public street, way or any public parking facility, once moved, shall not be re-parked or returned to any location within one-half mile of the location where such recreational vehicle, boat or trailer was first parked sooner than 48 hours following the time that the recreational vehicle, boat or trailer is first moved.
C. 
If a vehicle is parked or left standing on a public street, way or any public parking facility in violation of this section, any regularly employed officer or employee of the police department of the city may issue a citation or cause to be removed the vehicle from the public street, way or public parking facility in the manner permitted by and subject to the requirements of the Vehicle Code.
(Prior code § 15-4; Ord. 622 § 2, 2006)
It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle on any day, excepting Sundays and holidays, between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. for a period of more than two hours, on the public streets in the city, hereinafter designated as follows:
On both sides of Second Street from Sacramento Street to Montezuma Street.
(Prior code § 15-5)
No parking zones and a pedestrian crosswalk are established along St. Francis Way in the vicinity of Egbert Field as more specifically set forth in Exhibit "A" attached to the ordinance codified in this section and incorporated herein by this reference.
(Prior code § 15-6.2; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A no parking zone is established along North Front Street in the vicinity of 265 North Front Street for a distance of approximately 110 feet, as more specifically set forth in Exhibit "B" attached to the ordinance codified in this section and incorporated herein by this reference.
(Prior code § 15-6.3; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A no parking zone is established along the southeasterly side of Seventh Street from the intersection of the street with Main Street to the existing no parking zone located on the southeasterly side of the street in the vicinity of the Rio Vista-Isleton Club.
(Prior code § 15-6.4; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A no parking zone is established along the northerly side of Elm Way commencing at the northeastern most entrance of the White School driveway and extending for approximately 180 feet in a northeasterly direction. No parking shall be allowed during the periods from eight a.m. to nine a.m., and two p.m. to three p.m., daily, Saturdays and Sundays excepted. During the designated no parking periods, the loading and unloading of school buses shall be allowed.
(Prior code § 15-6.5; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A no parking zone is established along North Third Street in the vicinity of 21 North Third Street for a distance of approximately 20 feet, as more specifically described as follows: that 20 foot section of Third Street between the Bank of America parking lot exit driveway and the east-west alley between Main and Sacramento Street.
(Prior code § 15-6.6; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A no parking zone is established along westbound State Route 12, on the north side, from its intersection with Hillside Terrace and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 100 feet.
(Prior code § 15-6.7; Ord. 580 § 1, 2000; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Pursuant to the authority to prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking or standing of vehicles on certain streets or highways thereof, the city manager, based on the criteria set forth in this chapter, is authorized to establish the following parking zones and spaces, and to designate such zones and spaces by proper markings:
1. 
Red zone: no parking.
2. 
Green zone: parking restricted to a specified length of time.
3. 
Yellow zone: parking restricted to the loading and unloading of passengers or freight.
4. 
White zone: parking restricted to loading and unloading of passengers.
5. 
Blue zone: parking limited to the use of handicapped drivers and/or passengers.
6. 
Restricted time zone: street sweeping.
B. 
The establishment of any such zones by the city manager may be reported in writing to the city council forthwith. Also, the city manager's action establishing the zone may be appealed to the city council by the filing of written notice thereof with the city clerk within 30 days after the designation of the zone by proper marking.
(Prior code § 15-6.8; Ord. 582 § 1(b), 2001; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
As required under California Vehicle Code Section 21458, a curb painted red shall indicate no stopping, standing, or parking whether the vehicle is attended or unattended, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or sign posted as a bus loading zone.
The city manager may authorize the establishment of a red zone in the following areas:
A. 
Adjacent to a fire hydrant placed next to the curb;
B. 
Within 15 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station. This does not apply to any vehicle owned or operated be a fire department and clearly marked as a fire department vehicle;
C. 
In any designated fire lane;
D. 
Where vehicular parking would obstruct traffic; and
E. 
Where vehicular parking would cause a traffic hazard.
(Prior code § 15-6.9; Ord. 582 § 1(b), 2001; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
As required under California Vehicle Code Section 21458, a curb painted green shall indicate time limit parking.
The city manager may establish a green zone, specifying a limited time a vehicle may park at a certain location for the following purposes:
A. 
To assist in relieving congestion in front of a high volume business;
B. 
When deemed necessary to avoid a traffic hazard.
(Prior code § 15-6.10; Ord. 582 § 1(b), 2001; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
As required under California Vehicle Code Section 21458, a curb painted white shall indicate stopping for either the loading or unloading of passengers or depositing of mail in an adjacent mailbox. The city manager may establish a white zone, specifying a limited amount of time a vehicle may park at a certain location for either of these purposes.
(Prior code § 15-6.12; Ord. 582 § 1(b), 2001; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
As required under California Vehicle Code Section 21458, a curb painted blue shall indicate parking is limited exclusively to vehicles of disabled persons and disabled veterans. The city manager may establish a blue zone in order to assist the disabled in reaching their destination in a safe manner. Designation of blue zones shall be accomplished in a manner consistent with California Vehicle Code Section 22511.8 and Section 10.12.190 of the Rio Vista Municipal Code where applicable.
(Prior code § 15-6.13; Ord. 582 § 1(b), 2001; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
As authorized under California Vehicle Code Section 22507.6, restricted time zones may be established for the purpose of street sweeping. The city manager may establish time zones restricting vehicle parking in certain locations during certain periods in order to accommodate the sweeping of city streets.
(Prior code § 15-6.14; Ord. 582 § 1(b), 2001; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A. 
A disabled resident of the city may request that a disabled parking space be designated in front of that person's residence. To qualify for this parking space, the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
1. 
Be a resident of the address in question and provide proof thereof in the form of a utility bill, driver's license, rental agreement or property tax bill;
2. 
Be in possession of a Disabled Person Placard ID Card or a Disabled Persons License Plate with adequate ID, as required by the California Vehicle Code;
3. 
Garage Specifications.
a. 
If the applicant owns a lift-equipped van, the applicant must have either no garage or a garage interior width that is less than 17 feet;
b. 
If the applicant owns a passenger vehicle, the applicant must have either no garage or a garage interior width less than 14 feet.
4. 
Driveway Specifications.
a. 
If the applicant owns a lift-equipped van, the applicant must have either no driveway or a driveway width less than 17 feet, or the slope of the driveway must be greater than one-fourth inch per foot;
b. 
If the applicant owns a passenger vehicle, the applicant must have either no driveway or a driveway width less than 14 feet, or the slope of the driveway must be greater than one-fourth inch per foot.
B. 
There must also be a sufficient need for designated on-street parking by the applicant as determined by the city manager, in his or her discretion, taking into consideration any corresponding shortage of available or vacant on-street parking spaces.
C. 
Any misuse of a disabled parking space shall result in the removal of the space. The city manager shall determine misuse, at his or her discretion. and in making such determination shall consider the following factors:
1. 
The extent of the applicant's disability;
2. 
Misuse of the applicant's disabled placard or license plates;
3. 
Any violation by the applicant of this section;
4. 
Any other factors the city manager deems reasonable and relevant to the issue.
D. 
The disabled parking space is not a private space and must be shared with other vehicles licensed to park in a blue zone on a first-come first-served basis.
E. 
If the applicant disagrees with any decision made by the city manager the applicant shall have the right to appeal his or her decision to the Rio Vista city council, by request made in writing and filed with the city clerk within 30 days after receiving written notice of the decision.
(Prior code § 15-6.15; Ord. 582 § 1(b), 2001; Ord. 622 § 3, 2006)
A. 
Definitions. The following definitions are based on the state of California Vehicle Code and are to be used in administering this section. All other definitions as contained in the state of California Vehicle Code are included by reference. In the event there is conflict between the definitions contained in the California Vehicle Code and the definitions contained herein, the definitions in the Vehicle Code shall prevail.
"Commercial vehicle"
means a vehicle of a type required to be registered under the California Vehicle Code and used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit, or designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
"Semi-trailer"
means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property used in conjunction with a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon, or is carried by another vehicle.
"Trailer"
means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon any other vehicle.
"Truck tractor"
means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing another vehicle and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
"Vehicle"
means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway. Trailers, semi-trailers and truck tractors are considered vehicles.
B. 
Commercial Vehicle Parking Restriction. In order to maintain the residential neighborhood atmosphere within the community, and in the interest of public safety and welfare, commercial vehicles having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight, per California Vehicle Code, Section 390, rating of 11,000 pounds (five and one-half tons) or more are prohibited from parking on any street, alley, public way or public place, in residential areas, except with respect to making pickups or deliveries from or to any building or structure, 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 located off the designated truck route, or emergency vehicles, or transit or shuttle buses.
C. 
Unattached Trailer and Semi-Trailer Parking Restriction. Trailers and semi-trailers are prohibited from parking in residential areas. A trailer or semitrailer shall not be parked upon any street, alley, public way or public place in residential areas. This section shall not apply to trailers or semi-trailers in the process of being loaded or unloaded, nor shall it apply to any trailer or semi-trailer which is disabled in such a manner and to such an extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the disabled trailer or semi-trailer on that portion of the highway, street, alley, public way or public place ordinarily used for vehicular parking. A disabled trailer or semi-trailer shall not be temporarily parked along a public right-of-way for more than 24 hours.
(Ord. 004-2016 § 3)