HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-68 - Amending Section 12.40.055 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code Regarding Parking of Certain Vehicles in Residential DistrictsORDINANCE NO. 95 -68
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
SECTION 12.40.055 OF THE NEWPORT
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
PARKING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
• The City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
Section 12.40. 055 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code shall be
amended to read as follows:
12.40.055 Parking of Certain Oversized Vehicles and Non-
Motorized Vehicles in Residential Districts Prohibited.
A. PROHIBITION: Subject to the exceptions set forth in
Subsection G, no person shall, at any time, park or leave standing
any large motor vehicle, heavy -duty commercial vehicle, or non-
motorized vehicle, as defined in this section, on any public street
or alley within any residential district.
B. LARGE MOTOR VEHICLE DEFINED. For the purpose of this
Section, "large motor vehicle" shall mean any motor vehicle 84
inches or more in width AND more than 84 inches in height OR more
than 22 feet in length, with the exception of heavy -duty commercial
vehicles and non - motorized vehicles as defined below.
C. HEAVY -DUTY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DEFINED. For the purpose
of this Section, "Heavy -Duty Commercial Vehicle" shall mean any
commercial vehicle having more than two axles, or any single
commercial vehicle or combination of said vehicles which exceed 20
feet in length, any single commercial vehicle or combination of
® said vehicles 84 inches or more in width, or any single commercial
vehicle or combination of said vehicles having a manufacturer's
gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
D. NON- MOTORIZED VEHICLE DEFINED. For the purpose of this
Section, "Non- Motorized Vehicle" shall mean any trailer or any
other device which is not self - propelled.
E. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. For the purpose of this Section,
the term "residential district" shall mean any area within the City
of Newport Beach which is zoned R -A, R -1, R -1.5, R -2, R -3, R -4,
MFR, PRD (Planned Residential District) , and those portions of
Planned Community Districts which are specified for residential
uses.
•F. MEASUREMENTS. To determine the width or length of the
vehicles defined in this Section, any extension to the vehicle
caused by mirrors, air conditioners, or similar attachments shall
not be included.
G. EXCEPTIONS. The prohibition set forth in Subsection A,
shall not apply to the following:
(1) Large motor vehicles, or non - motorized vehicles
which are attached to a motor vehicle, parked for less than 24
consecutive hours if parked adjacent to the owner's residence for
the purposes of loading, unloading, cleaning, battery- charging, or
other activity preparatory or incidental to travel.
(2) Large motor vehicles, or non - motorized vehicles
which are attached to a motor vehicle, parked adjacent to the
• owner's residence or at such other location approved by the Chief
of Police, for no more than 72 hours for the purposes of loading,
unloading, cleaning, battery- charging, or other activity
preparatory or incidental to travel, provided permission has been
granted by the Chief of Police, or his or her designee.
(3) Non - motorized vehicles parked at the designated boat
launching area at 18th Street and Bay Avenue.
(4) To any motor vehicle or non - motorized vehicle parked
to make emergency repairs to such vehicle, repairs to adjacent
property, or to make deliveries to adjacent property.
(5) To any motor vehicle displaying authorized placards
or license plates pursuant to the California Vehicle Code
® identifying the physically handicapped or disabled person.
This Ordinance shall be published once in the official
newspaper of the City, and the same shall be effective thirty (30)
days after the date of its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 22nd day of
January, 1996, and was adopted on the 12th day of February
1996, by the following vote, to wit:
• AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS O'NEIL, EDM%MS,
DEBAY DES COX, GLOVER WATT
NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS NONE
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
• CITY CLERK
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