This chapter shall be known as the parking control ordinance of the city of San Jacinto.
(Ord. 1033 § 1, 1997)
For the purpose of this chapter, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, certain terms used herein are defined as follows:
means a highway not exceeding thirty (30) feet in width which is primarily used for access to the rear or side entrances of abutting property.
means that space exclusively reserved for the parking of bicycles.
means that space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
Whenever certain hours are named in this chapter, they shall mean standard time or daylight savings time, as may be in current use in the city.
means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
means that portion of a street or highway within a public right-of-way, other than a roadway or sidewalk, whether or not such parkway area be improved or landscaped.
means the space adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles during loading or unloading of passengers.
means every sworn member of the police department or police reserves as per California Penal Code Section 830.
means complete cessation of movement.
when prohibited, means any stopping or standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.
means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any street for the purposes of travel.
means all signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this chapter, placed or erected under this chapter, as authorized by the Vehicle Code of the state or by the authority of this chapter.
means the chief of police of the city, and/or such other person designated by the city council.
means that portion of any roadway, either marked or unmarked, being not less than eight and one-half feet in width.
In addition to the definitions set forth in this section, all definitions of words and phrases set forth in the Vehicle Code of the state are hereby incorporated in this chapter as though set forth in full herein.
(Ord. 1033 § 2, 1997)
It shall be the duty of members of the police department, or such person as authorized by the city council or chief of police, to enforce all parking regulations of the city and all of the state vehicle laws applicable to parking violations in the city.
(Ord. 1033 § 3, 1997; Ord. 07-16 § 1)
The provisions of this chapter regulating the operation, parking and standing of vehicles shall not apply to any vehicle of the police or fire departments, any public ambulance or any public utility vehicle or any private ambulance, which public utility vehicle or private ambulance has qualified as an authorized emergency vehicle, when any vehicle mentioned in this section is operated in the manner specified in the Vehicle Code of the state in response to an emergency call.
(Ord. 1033 § 4, 1997)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government, this state, any county or city, and it shall be unlawful for any such driver to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise permitted in this chapter or by state statute.
(Ord. 1033 § 5, 1997)
A.
The traffic engineer shall have the power and duty to place and maintain or cause to be placed and maintained official traffic control devices when and as required under this chapter to make effective the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Whenever the Vehicle Code of the state requires, for the effectiveness of any provision thereof, that traffic control devices be installed to give notice to the public of the application of such law, the traffic engineer is authorized to install or cause to be installed the necessary devices subject to any limitations or restrictions set forth in the law applicable thereto.
C.
The traffic engineer may also place and maintain such additional traffic control devices as he or she may deem necessary to regulate traffic or to guide or warn traffic but he or she shall make such determination only upon the basis of traffic engineering principles and traffic investigations and in accordance with such standards, limitations and rules as may be set forth in this chapter or as may be determined by other ordinances or resolutions of the legislative body of this city.
(Ord. 1033 § 6, 1997)
No provision of the Vehicle Code of the state or of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator unless appropriate signs are in place and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person, giving notice of such provisions of the traffic laws.
(Ord. 1033 § 7, 1997)
The traffic engineer is authorized to remove, relocate or discontinue the placement or operation of any traffic control devices or signs not specifically required by state law or this chapter whenever he or she shall determine in any particular case that the condition which warranted or required the installation no longer exists or obtains.
(Ord. 1033 § 8, 1997)
The traffic engineer shall determine the hours and days during which any traffic control device shall be in operation or be in effect, except in those cases where such hours and days are specified in this chapter.
(Ord. 1033 § 9, 1997)
The provisions of this chapter regulating the parking or standing of vehicles shall not apply to any vehicle of a city department or public utility while necessarily in use of construction or maintenance work upon the streets of the city, or any vehicle owned by the United States while in use for the collection, transportation or delivery of United States mail.
(Ord. 1033 § 10, 1997)
A.
The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with directions of a police officer or official traffic control device.
B.
The provisions of this chapter imposing a time limit on standing or parking shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions of the Vehicle Code of the state or of this chapter prohibiting or limiting the standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times.
(Ord. 1033 § 11, 1997)
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within any parkway, except on a permanent or temporary driveway.
(Ord. 1033 § 12, 1997)
A.
No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street or alley for more than a consecutive period of seventy-two (72) hours.
B.
In the event a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a street in excess of a consecutive period of seventy-two (72) hours, any authorized member of the police department may remove such vehicle from the street in the manner and subject to the requirements of the Vehicle Code of the state.
C.
Whenever a peace officer or designated employee of the city suspects that a vehicle is in violation of this section, the peace officer or designated employee shall post a notice on the vehicle stating that the vehicle must be removed within seventy-two (72) hours of said notice, and if not removed by the date and time indicated on the notice, it will be removed at the owner's expense.
D.
For the purposes of this section, a parked or standing vehicle violates this section when the vehicle remains more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours within two hundred (200) feet of any location where the peace officer or designated employee first posted or cited the vehicle. In investigating whether a vehicle is in violation of this section, the peace officer or designated employee shall consider the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, tire markings, eyewitness account, dirt and debris, vegetation, vehicle condition, photographic evidence and odometer recordings.
(Ord. 1033 § 13, 1997; Ord. 05-30 § 1)
A.
The traffic engineer is authorized to determine when standing or parking shall be prohibited upon the left-hand side of any one-way street or alley.
B.
The requirement of parallel parking shall not apply in the event any commercial vehicle is actually engaged in the process of loading or unloading freight or goods, in which case that vehicle may be backed up to the curb; provided, that such vehicle does not extend beyond the center line of the street and does not block traffic thereby.
(Ord. 1033 § 15, 1997)
A.
Whenever any provision of this chapter or other ordinance or resolution of the city designates and describes any street or portion thereof upon which angle parking shall be permitted, the traffic engineer shall mark or sign such street indicating the angle at which vehicles shall be parked.
B.
When signs or markings are in place indicating angle parking, as herein provided, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by such signs or markings.
(Ord. 1033 § 16, 1997)
A.
The traffic engineer is authorized to place signs or markings indicating no parking upon any street or portion thereof adjacent to any school property when such parking would, in his or her opinion, interfere with traffic or create a hazardous condition.
B.
When official signs or markings are installed indicating no parking upon a street or portion thereof adjacent to any school property, no person shall park a vehicle in any such designated place.
(Ord. 1033 § 17, 1997)
In order to eliminate dangerous traffic hazards at any place where the traffic engineer may determine such to be necessary he or she shall place an appropriate sign or mark, and when so signed or marked, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any such place.
(Ord. 1033 § 18, 1997)
A.
The traffic engineer is authorized, subject to the provisions and limitations of this chapter, to place, and when required herein shall place, signs or the following curb markings to indicate parking or standing regulations, and such curb markings shall have the meanings as herein set forth:
1. "Red"
means no stopping, standing or parking at any time except as permitted by the Vehicle Code of the state and except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signed as a bus zone.
2. "Yellow"
means no stopping, standing or parking at any time between six a.m. and six p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays for any purpose other than the loading and unloading of passengers or materials; provided, that the loading or unloading of passengers shall not consume more than three minutes nor the loading or unloading of materials more than six minutes.
3. "White"
means no stopping, standing or parking for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers which shall not exceed three minutes, and such restrictions shall apply at all times.
B.
When the traffic engineer, as authorized under this section has caused signs or curb markings to be placed, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle adjacent to any such provisions of this section.
D.
In no event shall more than one-half of the total curb length in any block be reserved for loading zone purposes.
E.
Whenever curb marking is used, loading zones shall be indicated by a yellow paint line stenciled with black letters "LOADING ZONE" upon the top of all curbs in such zones.
(Ord. 1033 § 19, 1997)
A.
Permission herein granted to stop or stand a vehicle for purposes of loading or unloading of materials shall apply only to commercial vehicles and shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefore and in no event for more than six minutes.
B.
The loading or unloading of materials shall apply only to commercial deliveries; also, the delivery or pickup of express and parcel post packages and United States mail.
C.
Permission herein granted to stop or park for purposes of loading or unloading passengers shall include the loading or unloading of personal baggage but shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefore and in no event for more than three minutes.
D.
The provisions of this section shall be enforced so as to accommodate necessary and reasonable loading or unloading but without permitting abuse of the privileges herein granted.
(Ord. 1033 § 20, 1997)
A.
Definitions.
1. "Commercial Vehicle"a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
means any motor vehicle, trailer, or vehicle combination that is designed, maintained, used, or advertised for the transportation of property, equipment, freight, or passengers for hire, compensation, or as part of a business enterprise. Subject to the exclusions set forth in subsection (A)(2) of this section, a vehicle shall be considered a commercial vehicle for purposes of this section if it meets any of the following criteria:
Weight Classification. The vehicle has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or actual weight, of 10,000 pounds or more.
Axle Configuration. The vehicle is equipped with more than two axles.
Bed Length. Pickup trucks or similar vehicles with a cargo bed measuring nine feet or more in length.
Design or Use. The vehicle is built, modified, or primarily used for the carriage of property, goods, tools, or equipment related to a commercial trade, service, or business operation, including but not limited to: box trucks, flatbeds, stake beds, cargo vans, utility/service trucks, and tow trucks.
Dimensions. The vehicle exceeds 24 feet in overall length, eight feet in height, or eight feet in width, including any permanently affixed racks, equipment, or toolboxes.
Markings, Equipment, or Advertising. The vehicle bears business signage, displays a USDOT number, is equipped with commercial-grade apparatus (such as cranes, lifts, compressors, tanks, or racks), or is advertised for hire, including via decals, websites, printed advertisements, or public directories.
2.
Exclusions. Notwithstanding subsection (A)(1) of this section, the following shall not be considered commercial vehicles for purposes of this section:
a.
Standard pickup trucks, including up to Ford F-350; Chevrolet/GMC 3500; Ram 3500; and similar models—regardless of business use, decals, or equipment racks—provided they do not exceed the dimensional or weight thresholds listed above.
b.
Typical cargo vans or passenger vans designed to carry fewer than 15 passengers, including vehicles used by tradespersons or small business owners, so long as they do not exceed the dimensional or weight limits above and are not extensively modified with external commercial equipment (e.g., generators, cranes, or cargo compartments that materially alter their residential appearance).
c.
Personal-use vehicles, such as sedans, crossover SUVs, standard minivans, or personal trucks, including those used for rideshare or delivery services (e.g., Uber, Lyft, DoorDash), provided they are not otherwise modified or classified as commercial vehicles and do not meet the criteria under subsection (A)(1) of this section.
d.
Recreational vehicles, motorhomes, campers, travel trailers, or horse trailers, when used for personal or recreational purposes.
e.
Horse trailers and non-commercial utility trailers used for agricultural or residential purposes;
f.
Government or Utility Vehicles. Vehicles owned, leased, or operated by a public agency or public utility provider and assigned to an employee as part of their official duties, including on-call or emergency response responsibilities. To qualify for this exemption, the vehicle must:
i.
Be clearly marked with the name or logo of the public agency or utility provider;
ii.
Be used exclusively for governmental, public service, or utility-related work; and
iii.
Not exceed the dimensional standards in subsection (A)(1)(e) of this section, unless approved by the Community Development Director or their designee due to operational necessity.
3. Parcel.
For purposes of this section, the term "parcel" shall mean one or more contiguous parcels of land under common ownership, irrespective of legal parcel boundaries. When determining parcel size for the purpose of historic vehicle exemptions, vehicle counts, or required setbacks, such contiguous parcels shall be treated as a single unified site. This provision applies only to parcels under identical ownership and does not apply to parcels separated by public streets or alleys.
4. "Historic commercial vehicle"
means a commercial vehicle, as defined in subsection (A)(1) of this section, that is registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles as a historic vehicle pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 5004, and that is not operated for compensation, hire, or in furtherance of a business enterprise.
B.
No commercial vehicle, as defined above shall be parked in, on, or adjacent to a residential zoning district, whether on public or private property, except for purposes of immediate loading or unloading.
C.
No commercial vehicle, as defined above, shall be parked on a public roadway in, on, or adjacent to a commercial zoning district except for purposes of loading or unloading.
D.
No commercial vehicle, as defined above, shall be parked on a public roadway in, on, or adjacent to an industrial zoning district for more than 24 hours.
E.
No unattached commercial trailer shall be parked on any public roadway except for purposes of loading and unloading property and/or goods.
F.
For properties located within mixed-use special zones, or other zoning districts not expressly listed above, the applicable parking standard shall be determined based on the type of use or development on the property and its most closely related zoning district, as determined by the Community Development Director or their designee.
G.
Special permission may be granted in writing to exempt commercial vehicles from subsections B, C, D, E, and F of this section under limited circumstances. The request must be submitted to the Community Development Director or their designee and shall include the reason for the exemption, duration requested, and supporting documentation. Temporary exemptions shall be limited in duration and may include specific conditions or revocation provisions.
H.
Historic Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zoning Districts Exemption.
1.
Notwithstanding subsection B of this section, a historic commercial vehicle, as defined in subsection (A)(4) of this section, may be permitted to be stored on private residential property pursuant to the procedures and subject to the limitations set forth in this section, provided it meets all of the following criteria:
a.
Ancillary Use Requirement. The storage and use of the historic commercial vehicle must be clearly ancillary to an existing, permitted residential dwelling use on the same parcel. The primary use of the property must remain residential.
b.
Zoning Eligibility. Storage is permitted only on parcels located within the Residential Rural (RR) zoning district.
c.
DMV Registration. The vehicle must maintain valid California DMV registration and display historic vehicle license plates.
d.
Parcel Size Limitations. One historic commercial vehicle may be stored per full acre of land. Parcels less than one acre in size are not eligible for this exemption.
e.
Setbacks. Historic commercial vehicles must be parked a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines abutting other residential parcels and must not be readily visible from any public right-of-way.
f.
Permitted Storage Locations. Historic commercial vehicle may only be stored in interior side yards or rear yards. Storage in front yards, street side yards, or within required setback areas is prohibited.
g.
Street Parking Prohibited. Historic commercial vehicle shall not be parked or stored on any public street, except during immediate loading or unloading activities as provided in subsection B of this section.
h.
Temporary Driveway Parking. A historic commercial vehicle may be temporarily parked in a paved driveway for up to 72 consecutive hours within any 120-hour period for purposes of light maintenance or preparation for transport, provided it does not encroach into a sidewalk or public right-of-way and is not used for habitation or storage.
i.
Parking Surface Requirements. All historic commercial vehicles must be parked or stored on a paved surface or an alternative all-weather surface approved by the Community Development Director or their designee. Acceptable surfaces include concrete, asphalt, three inches of compacted Class 2 road base, or other equivalent engineered materials capable of supporting the vehicle weight without rutting, erosion, or environmental degradation.
Parking on bare dirt or lawn areas shall not be permitted. Surfacing shall be maintained in good condition and free of weeds, standing water, or debris.
j.
Inoperative or Unrestored Vehicles. Historic commercial vehicles in a wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative condition may only be stored on-site if they are undergoing active and continuous restoration. No more than one such vehicle may be stored on a parcel at a time, and it must be fully screened from public view or enclosed in a legally permitted structure. Restoration periods shall not exceed 365 consecutive days.
k.
Screening Requirements. All historic commercial vehicle stored outdoors shall be screened from public right-of-way to the greatest extent feasible using solid fencing, decorative walls, landscaping, or buildings. All screening materials and installations shall comply with the requirements of the Development Code and any applicable permits. Screening must be maintained in good condition at all times.
l.
Operating Hours. The operation, maintenance, loading, or unloading of historic commercial vehicle shall only occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Engine idle between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall be limited to 15 minutes.
m.
Use Restrictions. Vehicles stored under this exemption shall not be used for dwelling, sleeping, or storage of materials or goods. They may not be operated as part of any commercial business or used to transport goods for compensation.
2.
City Registration and Zoning Clearance. All historic commercial vehicles stored under this section must be registered with the City's Community Development Department through the issuance of a Zoning Clearance by the Planning Division. Prior to parking any vehicle on the property, the applicant shall obtain a Zoning Clearance confirming compliance with this section. The Zoning Clearance application shall include, at minimum:
a.
Proof of valid DMV registration and historic vehicle license plates;
b.
Verification of parcel size (as defined in subsection (A)(3) of this section);
c.
A site plan showing the intended location of the vehicle, required setbacks, screening measures, and parking surface materials; and
d.
Documentation demonstrating that the applicant is either the legal property owner or an authorized occupant with written permission to use the property for this purpose.
e.
Payment of the applicable application fee.
The Zoning Clearance shall be valid only for the specific vehicle(s) identified in the approved application and designated for storage at the subject property. The exemption is non-transferable between properties and does not apply to future vehicles unless separately reviewed and approved. Any proposed change in vehicle, location, or site conditions shall require submittal of a new Zoning Clearance application and payment of the applicable fee.
3.
Compliance with Other Codes. All vehicles must comply with applicable zoning, nuisance, building, and health and safety codes. Violations of these provisions may result in revocation of the exemption and enforcement action.
4.
Non-Commercial Use Limitation. This exemption is strictly intended to accommodate the personal use and enjoyment of historic commercial vehicles by the legal resident or property owner. At no time shall any vehicle stored under this section be used for, or associated with, any commercial enterprise, including, but not limited to, the rental, lease, or storage of vehicles for compensation or other consideration. The property shall not be used as a commercial vehicle yard, impound lot, or storage facility for any third party, business entity, or fleet operator. No person shall receive or accept payment, compensation, or other financial benefit—whether directly or indirectly—in exchange for allowing a historic commercial vehicles to be parked or stored on the property.
This exemption does not prohibit lawful hobby or display uses of the vehicle, such as participation in car shows, parades, or exhibitions, provided such activities are occasional, not-for-hire, and incidental to residential use.
I.
Enforcement. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the City's Code Enforcement Division in coordination with the Police Department. Violations may be subject to administrative citations, fines, or other remedies provided by law.
J.
Interpretation and Appeals.
1.
Interpretation Authority. The Community Development Director or their designee shall have the authority to interpret and apply the provisions of this section, including but not limited to determinations of whether a specific vehicle qualifies as a "commercial vehicle," whether a vehicle modification constitutes a commercial-grade feature, or whether a vehicle meets the exemption criteria.
2.
Appeal Procedure. Any person aggrieved by a written interpretation or determination made by the Community Development Director under this section may appeal the decision in writing to the City Manager within 10 calendar days of the decision. The City Manager, or their designee, shall review the appeal and issue a final written decision within a reasonable time. The decision of the City Manager shall be final.
(Ord. No. 25-07, 3/17/2026)
When official signs prohibiting such parking are in place, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within an alley for any purpose other than loading or unloading of materials. Such parking shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes. In no event shall the driver of such vehicle leave less than one traffic lane for unobstructed passage.
(Ord. 1033 § 22, 1997)
A.
In order to eliminate dangerous traffic hazards, working on any motor vehicle on a public street including commercial and/or residential district is prohibited.
B.
No motor vehicle shall be left standing on a public street in a commercial or residential district on wooden blocks, jack stands or metal car ramps.
(Ord. 1033 § 23, 1997)
A.
Recreational vehicles are defined as travel trailer, pickup trucks with campers (except camper shells), mini motor homes and motor homes of all classes.
B.
Recreational vehicles shall be allowed to park on public streets in a residential district for not more than seventy-two (72) hours or in a commercial district for not more than one hundred twenty (120) hours.
C.
Habitation of recreational vehicles is strictly prohibited.
(Ord. 1033 § 24, 1997)
A.
The city council shall, by ordinance or resolution, designate those streets or portions of streets upon which parking shall be limited to one hour or two hours, and the traffic engineer shall designate such streets or portions of streets by appropriate signs.
B.
When authorized signs are in place giving notice of such prohibition or limitation, no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in violation of such sign.
(Ord. 1033 § 25, 1997)
A.
The traffic engineer is authorized to install and maintain parking space markings to indicate parking spaces adjacent to curbing and in municipally owned or operated parking lots where authorized parking is permitted.
B.
When such parking space markings are placed in the highway and in city-operated parking lots, subject to other and more restrictive limitations, no vehicle shall be stopped, left standing or parked other than within a single space unless the size or shape of such vehicle makes compliance impossible.
(Ord. 1033 § 26, 1997)
A.
Whenever the chief of police shall determine that an emergency traffic congestion is likely to result from the holding of public or private assemblages, gatherings or functions or for other reasons, the chief of police shall have power and authority to authorize temporary signs, devices or barricades to be erected or posted indicating that the operation, parking or standing of vehicles is prohibited on such streets and alleys as the chief of police shall direct during the time such temporary signs are in place. Such signs, devices or barricades shall remain in place only during the existence of such emergency, and the chief of police shall cause such signs to be removed promptly thereafter.
B.
When signs, devices or barricades authorized by the provisions of this section are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall operate, park or stand any vehicle contrary to the directions and provisions of such signs.
(Ord. 1033 § 27, 1997)
No person shall park, cause to be parked or allow to be parked on any street or city operated parking lot, a motor vehicle or any service vehicle left under his or her control or in his or her possession for service or repair except along the side of the street adjacent to and directly in front of his or her place of business.
(Ord. 1033 § 28, 1997)
A.
Whenever the city shall determine that the orderly, efficient conduct of the city's business requires that parking or standing of vehicles on city property owned or controlled by the city be prohibited, limited or restricted, the traffic engineer shall have the power and authority to order signs to be erected or posted or curb markings to be placed indicating that the parking of vehicles is thus prohibited, limited or restricted.
B.
When signs or curb markings authorized by the provisions of this section are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall park or stand any vehicle contrary to the directions or provisions of such signs or curb markings.
(Ord. 1033 § 29, 1997)
No person shall operate or stand or park any vehicle on any street or in any parking lot owned or controlled by the city in such a manner as to obstruct the free use of such street or parking lot.
It is unlawful for any person to use any municipally owned or controlled parking lot for commercial purposes, for storage, for displaying vehicles or other property for resale or for any other purposes other than for temporary parking of motor vehicles.
(Ord. 1033 § 30, 1997)
A.
The traffic engineer is authorized to designate and establish bicycle parking spaces for use at such places and during such times as he or she may deem suitable and necessary. The traffic engineer may also authorize the placing of bicycle parking racks in the space so designated.
B.
When official signs or markings restricting parking to bicycles only are in place, bicycles shall be parked only in such places and it shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand any vehicle other than a bicycle or other two wheeled vehicle with less than five brake horsepower.
(Ord. 1033 § 31, 1997)
A.
The traffic engineer is authorized to establish bus zones for the loading and unloading of buses or common carriers of passengers and to determine the location thereof subject to the limitations set forth herein.
B.
The word "bus," as used in this section, means any motor bus, motor coach or passenger stage used as a common carrier of passengers.
C.
No bus zone shall exceed eighty (80) feet in length, except that when satisfactory evidence has been presented to the traffic engineer showing the necessity therefor, the traffic engineer may extend bus zones not to exceed a total length of one hundred thirty (130) feet.
D.
Bus zones shall normally be established on the far side of an intersection.
E.
Such bus zones shall be indicated by signs or a red line stenciled with white letters "BUS ZONE" upon the top of all curbs within such zone.
F.
No bus shall stand in any bus zone longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
G.
No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle except a bus in any bus zone.
(Ord. 1033 § 32, 1997)
A.
The city council adopts parking regulations as required by the college board of trustees as related to campus parking facilities.
B.
Authorized permits shall at all times be displayed in plain sight.
C.
Temporary, visitor or special permits as established by the college board of trustees as related to campus parking facilities shall be displayed in plain sight.
(Ord. 1033 § 34, 1997)
It is unlawful for any person to leave standing any truck, tank truck or trailer arranged or designed for the transportation of inflammable gases or liquids, explosives of any kind or description unattended on any street in the city between the hours of six p.m. and five a.m. of the day following unless such vehicle is in service between such hours.
(Ord. 1033 § 35, 1997)
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate violation thereof, for each day during any portion of which any violation hereof is committed, continued or permitted and shall be punishable as herein provided.
(Ord. 1033 § 36, 1997)
Any prosecution charging a violation of any regulation governing the standing or parking of a motor vehicle under this chapter shall be processed in accordance with the procedures established in Article 3, Chapter 1, Division 17 of the California Vehicle Code (Section 40200 et seq.). Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to such civil penalties as shall be established and in effect pursuant to a resolution of the city council made concurrently herewith or as may hereafter be modified.
(Ord. 1033 § 37, 1997)
It shall be unlawful to park or leave standing, during the hours of eight a.m. to seven p.m. of that same day (except Sundays and federal holidays), any vehicle, as defined by the California Vehicle Code, in front of, or within ten (10) feet of, any individual mailbox, community mailbox, cluster of mailboxes, or United States postal receptacle available to the public. The length of time a vehicle is permitted to stop in front of any individual mailbox, community mailbox, cluster of mailboxes, or United States postal receptacle available to the public shall be limited to the time a person is actually involved in the act of depositing mail in the applicable receptacle.
(Ord. 07-15 § 1)
It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing any vehicle in a stall or space on private or public property designated for disabled or handicapped persons, as provided under the California Vehicle Code, unless the vehicle displays either one of the distinguishing license plates or a placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 of the Vehicle Code.
(Ord. 07-16 § 2)
B.
It is unlawful for any person to park or stand a vehicle upon any street, highway, or publicly or privately owned or operated metered or time-regulated parking space, stall or lot when the vehicle displays, in order to obtain special parking privileges, a disabled placard and the Department of Motor Vehicles record for the identification number assigned to such placard indicates that such placard has either (1) been reported as lost or stolen; or (2) was issued to a person who has been reported as being deceased for a period exceeding sixty days.
(Ord. 07-16 § 3)
The traffic engineer is hereby authorized to locate and establish disabled parking spaces in public parking lots and in curbside parking areas for the exclusive use of vehicles that display either a special identification license plate or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to the Vehicle Code. Whenever any disabled parking spaces are so designated, said spaces shall be identified by signs or markings giving notice thereof in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Vehicle Code.
(Ord. 07-16 § 4)
A.
The chief of police is authorized to certify persons to be members of a disabled parking patrol team. Persons certified by the chief of police as members of a certified disabled parking patrol team shall be chosen from outstanding citizens of the city. Members of the disabled parking patrol team shall serve as volunteers, but may be individually paid an hourly wage without the compensatory benefits provided other permanent and temporary employees.
B.
Administrative rules for certification and recertification of disabled parking patrol members shall be maintained at the San Jacinto police department. The chief of police shall be charged with renewing such certification. The chief of police may issue to members a certification for a period not to exceed one year upon the member's successful completion of a special enforcement training program related to enforcement of local and Vehicle Code disabled and handicapped parking regulations. The chief of police shall administer all special enforcement training programs.
C.
The chief of police shall adequately instruct disabled parking patrol members on local and Vehicle Code disabled and handicapped parking regulations and the evidentiary prerequisites to the proper prosecution of violations thereof.
D.
Duly certified disabled parking patrol members shall have the authority to issue parking citations or notices of parking violation for violations of local and Vehicle Code provisions related to the parking or standing of vehicles in areas designated for disabled or handicapped parking.
The chief of police shall provide members with the same form of citations or notices of parking violation that officers of the police department utilize for stopping, standing, or parking violations. Members shall be appropriately instructed to deposit executed citations or notices with the police department for filing with the court, after review for legal sufficiency.
E.
Members of the disabled parking patrol shall not be peace officers and shall not make arrests in the course of their official duties.
F.
Disabled parking patrol members shall wear a name tag and clothing approved by the chief of police while on duty.
(Ord. 07-16 § 5)
A.
It shall be unlawful to park or leave standing, during the hours of eight a.m. to four p.m. on designated sweeping days (as established by city council resolution) (except Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays), any vehicle as defined by the California Vehicle Code along any public street or highway, in such a manner as to block, obstruct, impede or prevent the street sweeping along the curb, gutter or drainage flow lines of any public street. Enforcement shall be in the form of a citation to be issued and affixed to the vehicle in such a manner as to be visible to the driver or operator of the vehicle, generally by placement on the windshield on the driver side.
B.
Subsection A of this section shall not be applicable to any attended commercial vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, or merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted street or highway, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the repair, alteration, remodeling, or reconstruction of any building or structure for which a building permit has previously been obtained and is still valid. For the purposes of this section, "attended" shall mean that the driver or operator of said commercial vehicle shall be present at the commercial vehicle and that the commercial vehicle is actively being loaded or unloaded.
C.
This section shall be enforceable only on those streets or highways, or portions thereof, that have been signposted in accordance with the uniform standards and specifications of the Department of Transportation, or when the traffic engineer has caused to be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to the street a traffic control device or sign not less than seventeen (17) inches by twenty-two (22) inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, setting forth the day or days and hours parking is prohibited.
D.
As used in subsection C of this section, "entrance" means the intersection of any street or streets comprising an area of restricted parking for street-sweeping purposes on the same day or days and hours with another street or highway not subject to such a parking restriction, or subject to parking restrictions on different days and hours. The traffic engineer shall make the final determination of what constitutes an entrance and the appropriate placement of traffic control devices thereon.
E.
Any violation of this section shall be subject to a fine as established by resolution of the city of San Jacinto. The failure to pay said fine within twenty-one (21) calendar days following issuance of a citation shall result in the imposition of a late penalty equal to and in addition to the amount of the original fine after issuance of a notice to the registered owner of the vehicle. In the event that the fines imposed on the vehicle are not paid within twenty-nine (29) calendar days following the issuance of the original citation, the city shall charge an additional processing fee as established, and shall be authorized to forward the violation to the appropriate Department of Motor Vehicles for placement of a lien on the future registration of said vehicle for any and all unpaid fines and penalties not yet collected by the city. Any and all fines established by resolution of the city shall be in addition to any additional county, state or federal charges or fees imposed upon the city for the purposes of processing vehicle citations.
(Ord. 15-03 § 1)