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City of Pacific Grove, CA chevron_right chevron_right Municipal Code chevron_right Title 16 Traffic
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Title 16 Traffic

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Ord. 26-008  pdf
2026-04-01
Amends Traffic: Speed Zones
Ttl 16 Ch 52
Chapter 16.04 DEFINITIONS
§ 16.04.010 Definitions – Generally.
§ 16.04.020 Holidays.
§ 16.04.030 Loading zone.
§ 16.04.040 Official time standard.
§ 16.04.050 Traffic control devices.
§ 16.04.060 Traffic signals.
§ 16.04.070 Park.
§ 16.04.080 Parkway.
§ 16.04.090 Passenger loading zone.
§ 16.04.100 Pedestrian.
§ 16.04.110 Person.
§ 16.04.120 Police officer.
§ 16.04.130 Stop.
§ 16.04.140 Stop or stand.
§ 16.04.150 Traffic.
§ 16.04.160 Business district.
§ 16.04.170 State Vehicle Code definitions adopted.
Chapter 16.08 ADMINISTRATION
§ 16.08.010 City traffic engineer – Office established.
§ 16.08.020 City traffic engineer – Duties.
§ 16.08.030 Traffic safety commission – Established.
§ 16.08.040 Traffic safety commission – Duties.
§ 16.08.050 Required votes for actions.
Chapter 16.12 ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE
§ 16.12.010 Police department – Duty to enforce.
§ 16.12.020 Police department – Traffic direction – Unusual conditions.
§ 16.12.025 Police department – Traffic diversion – Unusual conditions.
§ 16.12.030 Fire department – Traffic direction.
§ 16.12.040 Obedience to traffic regulations.
§ 16.12.050 Obedience to police and fire department officials.
§ 16.12.055 Obedience to police and other officers – Obliterating distinguishing marks used to enforce parking regulations.
§ 16.12.060 City personnel authorized to direct traffic.
§ 16.12.070 Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
§ 16.12.080 Exempt vehicles – Responding to emergency call.
§ 16.12.090 Exempt vehicles – Recklessness not excused.
§ 16.12.100 Exempt vehicles – Parking and standing.
§ 16.12.110 Accident report – Required.
§ 16.12.120 Accident report – Contents.
§ 16.12.130 Accident report – Incapacity of driver.
Chapter 16.16 TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
§ 16.16.010 Traffic engineer – Authority to place, maintain.
§ 16.16.020 Traffic engineer – Authority to implement Vehicle Code.
§ 16.16.030 Traffic engineer – Authority to place additional.
§ 16.16.040 Required signs to be legible and in place.
§ 16.16.050 Obedience required – Exceptions.
§ 16.16.060 Location of signals – Generally.
§ 16.16.070 Location of signals – How determined.
§ 16.16.080 Erection of street name signs at signal locations.
§ 16.16.090 Lane markings – Temporary reversible lanes.
§ 16.16.100 Removal or relocation authorized.
§ 16.16.110 Hours of operation.
§ 16.16.120 Roadway markings keeping traffic to right.
§ 16.16.130 Enforcement.
Chapter 16.20 TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS
§ 16.20.010 Authority to place turning markers – Multiple lanes.
§ 16.20.020 Obedience to turning markers.
§ 16.20.030 Authority to place restricted turn signs.
§ 16.20.040 No-turn signs – Obedience to.
§ 16.20.050 Authority to prohibit right turns against traffic signal.
§ 16.20.060 Enforcement.
Chapter 16.24 ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
§ 16.24.010 Signs – Location.
Chapter 16.25 CREATION OF CUL-DE-SAC STREETS
§ 16.25.010 Lorelei Street cul-de-sac.
Chapter 16.28 SPECIAL STOPS
§ 16.28.010 Stop signs – Location.
§ 16.28.020 Through streets – Intersections.
§ 16.28.030 Emerging from alley or driveway.
Chapter 16.32 MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
§ 16.32.010 Driving through funeral processions.
§ 16.32.020 Clinging to moving vehicles.
§ 16.32.030 Vehicles on sidewalk.
§ 16.32.040 Driving over new pavement, markings.
§ 16.32.050 Restricted access.
§ 16.32.070 Dangerous instruments, attaching to vehicle – What constitutes – Confiscation.
§ 16.32.080 Bicycle regulations.
§ 16.32.090 Use of roller skates, skateboards, coasters, scooters and similar devices.
§ 16.32.100 Yielding roadway to fire or police vehicle sounding siren.
§ 16.32.110 Distance from fire vehicle responding to fire alarm.
§ 16.32.120 Fire limits at fires.
§ 16.32.130 Driving on beaches or in parks.
§ 16.32.140 Limitation on use of golf carts rented at public golf course.
§ 16.32.150 Operation of electric carts on sidewalks.
§ 16.32.160 Vehicle collisions with animals – Duty to report.
Chapter 16.36 PEDESTRIANS
§ 16.36.010 Crosswalks – Locations.
§ 16.36.020 Required use of crosswalks – Exceptions.
§ 16.36.030 Standing in roadway.
Chapter 16.40 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
§ 16.40.010 Application of regulations.
§ 16.40.020 Application of more restrictive provisions.
§ 16.40.030 Storing vehicles on streets or public parking places – Prohibited.
§ 16.40.040 Storing vehicles on street – Removal by police.
§ 16.40.045 Parking of certain vehicles prohibited.
§ 16.40.050 Parking car for repair – Prohibited.
§ 16.40.055 Parking for purposes of bailment, servicing – Prohibited.
§ 16.40.060 Parallel parking – Generally.
§ 16.40.070 Parallel parking – One-way streets.
§ 16.40.080 Parallel parking – One-way roadway.
§ 16.40.090 Parallel parking – Signs on one-way streets and roadways.
§ 16.40.100 Angle parking – Markings.
§ 16.40.110 Angle parking – Compliance with markings.
§ 16.40.120 Angle parking – Where permitted.
§ 16.40.130 Angle parking – Wheel position.
§ 16.40.140 Permit for loading or unloading at angle to curb.
§ 16.40.150 Parking adjacent to schools – Markings.
§ 16.40.160 Parking adjacent to schools – Compliance.
§ 16.40.170 Parking on narrow streets – Prohibited.
§ 16.40.180 Parking on narrow streets – Compliance.
§ 16.40.185 Parking on north side of Mermaid Avenue – Prohibited – Removal.
§ 16.40.190 Parking on hills.
§ 16.40.200 Parking, standing or stopping prohibited where signs erected.
§ 16.40.210 Peddlers, vendors – Unlawful parking.
§ 16.40.220 Food vendor – Permit required.
§ 16.40.230 Transportation vehicle – Permit required.
§ 16.40.240 Vendors – Compliance with permit.
§ 16.40.250 Emergency parking signs – When authorized.
§ 16.40.260 Emergency parking signs – Compliance.
§ 16.40.270 City parking lots – Marking spaces.
§ 16.40.280 City parking lots – Angle parking.
§ 16.40.290 City parking lots – Use of single space – Compact cars.
§ 16.40.300 City parking lots – Reserved spaces.
§ 16.40.310 Loading zones – Authority to establish.
§ 16.40.320 Loading zones – Length limited.
§ 16.40.330 Loading zones – Curb markings.
§ 16.40.360 Curb markings.
§ 16.40.430 Load, unload – Alley.
§ 16.40.440 Bus – Defined.
§ 16.40.450 Bus zone – Established.
§ 16.40.460 Bus zone – Length.
§ 16.40.470 Bus zone – Location.
§ 16.40.480 Bus zone – Distance from safety zone.
§ 16.40.490 Bus zone – Curb markings.
§ 16.40.500 Bus zone – Other vehicles prohibited.
§ 16.40.510 Parking – One-hour limit.
§ 16.40.515 Parking – Ninety-minute limit.
§ 16.40.520 Parking – Two-hour limit.
§ 16.40.521 Parking – Two-hour limit – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., any day.
§ 16.40.525 Parking – Evasion of time limits.
§ 16.40.530 Parking – Three-hour limit.
§ 16.40.535 Parking – Twenty-four hour limit.
§ 16.40.540 Parking in business district – Load, unload.
§ 16.40.550 Parking – No parking anytime.
§ 16.40.555 Parking – No parking certain hours.
§ 16.40.560 Parking at night – Thirty-minute limit in business district.
§ 16.40.575 Parking – Commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods.
§ 16.40.580 Parking spaces – Authority to install – Compliance.
§ 16.40.585 Parking on privately owned lots.
§ 16.40.600 Parking permits for private vehicles used on city business.
§ 16.40.605 Parking permits for volunteers at city-sponsored events.
§ 16.40.610 Parking to display for sale – Prohibited – Removal.
§ 16.40.700 Downtown parking limits.
§ 16.40.710 Parking in designated electric charging parking spaces.
Chapter 16.41 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREAS
§ 16.41.010 Purpose.
§ 16.41.020 Designation.
§ 16.41.030 Posting.
§ 16.41.040 Limitations on parking.
§ 16.41.050 Permit.
Chapter 16.42 PARKING METERS
§ 16.42.010 Parking meter zones.
§ 16.42.020 Administration, installation.
§ 16.42.030 Council to prescribe regulations for meter operation.
§ 16.42.040 Deposit of coins – Lawful coin of United States – Exception.
§ 16.42.050 Deposit of coins – Collection.
§ 16.42.060 Deposit of coins – Purpose.
§ 16.42.070 Deposit of coins – Use of slugs.
§ 16.42.080 Tampering with meter.
§ 16.42.090 Application of this chapter.
§ 16.42.100 Unlawful parking.
§ 16.42.110 Exceptions.
Chapter 16.44 TRUCKS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
§ 16.44.010 Routes – Designated by traffic engineer.
§ 16.44.020 Routes – Use required.
§ 16.44.030 Routes – Subject to PGMC § 16.56.100.
§ 16.44.040 Central business district – Certain vehicles prohibited.
§ 16.44.050 Emergency delivery – Permission.
§ 16.44.060 Advertising vehicles – Prohibited.
§ 16.44.070 Truck – Disabled – Warning device.
Chapter 16.52 SPEED ZONES
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§ 16.52.010 Prima facie speed limit.
§ 16.52.020 Specific speed limits.
§ 16.52.030 Traffic signals – Timing regulated by traffic engineer.
Chapter 16.56 SCHEDULES
§ 16.56.010 One-way streets.
§ 16.56.020 Through streets.
§ 16.56.030 Stop intersections.
§ 16.56.050 Angle parking.
§ 16.56.060 One-hour parking.
§ 16.56.065 Ninety-minute parking except Sundays and holidays.
§ 16.56.070 Two-hour parking except Sundays and holidays.
§ 16.56.071 Two-hour parking any day.
§ 16.56.072 Two-hour parking – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., any day.
§ 16.56.090 Parking prohibited at all times.
§ 16.56.091 Parking permitted on left side of one-way streets.
§ 16.56.092 Restricted parking hours on certain streets.
§ 16.56.095 Tow-away zones.
§ 16.56.100 Truck routes.
§ 16.56.130 Regulation of speed by traffic signals.
Chapter 16.60 PARADES
§ 16.60.010 Permit required.
§ 16.60.020 Exceptions.
§ 16.60.030 Application for permit.
§ 16.60.040 Issuance of permit.
§ 16.60.050 Bond.
§ 16.60.060 Terms of permit.
§ 16.60.070 Notice of rejection.
§ 16.60.080 Appeal.
§ 16.60.090 Alternate permit.
§ 16.60.100 Late applications.
§ 16.60.110 Notification of officials.
§ 16.60.120 Interference with parade.
Chapter 16.64 USE OF PUBLIC AREAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHED PRODUCTIONS
§ 16.64.010 Permit – Required.
§ 16.64.020 Permit – Application.
§ 16.64.030 Permit – Fee.
§ 16.64.040 Permit – Bond.
§ 16.64.050 Permit – Denial.
§ 16.64.060 Permit – Revocation.
§ 16.64.070 Appeals.
Chapter 16.68 TOUR BUSES
§ 16.68.010 Definition.
§ 16.68.020 Parking, stopping or standing.
§ 16.68.030 Engine idling.
Chapter 16.70 TRIP REDUCTION
§ 16.70.010 Purpose.
§ 16.70.020 Definitions.
§ 16.70.030 Applicability – Specific requirements.
§ 16.70.040 Implementation schedule.
§ 16.70.050 Compliance.
§ 16.70.060 Violations.
§ 16.70.070 Administrative appeals.
§ 16.70.080 Definitions.
§ 16.70.100 Transportation demand management (TDM) techniques.
§ 16.70.110 Average vehicle ridership (AVR) methodology.
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