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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:
(1) 
At any place in the business district; and
(2) 
Elsewhere in front of any hall or place used for the purpose of public assembly.
In no event shall more than 1/2 of the total curb length in any block be reserved for loading zone purposes.
(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; Ord. No. 1219-24, eff. August 15, 2024]
(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. Additionally, no vehicle shall:
(i) 
Stop within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
(ii) 
Stop within a fire lane;
(iii) 
Stop within 15 feet of an intersection; and,
(iv) 
Block any handicapped pedestrian walkway, alley, parking entrance, driveway or crosswalk;
(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, for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers or materials. 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.
(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.
(7) 
Handicap parking zones shall be designated by blue paint upon the entire curb surface and marked "Handicapped Parking Only" in white lettering of not less than four inches in height and one inch in width. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle except one which bears the distinguishing license plate or placard for handicapped persons pursuant to Sections 9105 or 22511.5 of the California Vehicle Code. For purposes of enforcement a handicap zone shall include any area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for a handicapped or disabled person that is marked by crosshatched lines and thereby designated for the loading and unloading of vehicles parked in the stall or space.
(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.
[§ 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]
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any passenger loading zone for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers for such time as is specified in subsection (3) of subsection (a) of § 4-4.1102 of this article.
[§ 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.