Chapter 56.30 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING

B. The prohibitions of this chapter shall apply except when it is necessary to stop, stand or park a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in order to comply with the directions of the police officer or official traffic control device.

C. The provisions of this chapter imposing time limits on the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other, more restrictive provisions of State law or this title applicable to the specified places or at specified times.

D. “Residential district” shall mean any block in which over 50 percent of the buildings on the block are used for residential purposes. (Ord. 1740)

56.30.020 Procedure.

A. The City Council may establish by resolution regulations which prohibit or restrict the parking or standing of vehicles. (Vehicle Code § 22507 et seq.)

B. The City Council may establish by ordinance parking meter zones and fix the rate of fees for such zones. (Vehicle Code § 22508)

C. The City Council may establish by resolution parking spaces for the exclusive use of vehicles which display a distinguishing license plate or placard of a disabled person in accordance with the provisions of the Vehicle Code. (Vehicle Code § 22556.7)

D. The City Council may, by ordinance, cause streets and highways to be marked with white lines designating parking spaces and require vehicles to park within the parking spaces. (Vehicle Code § 22508)

56.30.030 Notice by sign/paint.

A. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to erect and maintain signs and colored curb markings to give notice of the regulations imposed in accordance with this chapter.

B. When curb markings are used to give notice, curbs shall be painted in accordance with State law. (Vehicle Code § 21458)

C. When signs are used, the location of the signs will be determined by the City Engineer and placed as may be necessary to provide for adequate visibility, notice and safety. The signs also may contain the additional notice that a vehicle in violation shall be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense. (Ord. 1769)

56.30.040 Designating parking spaces.

The City Engineer is authorized to install and maintain parking space markings to indicate parking spaces adjacent to curbings where parking is allowed.

56.30.050 Designating temporary regulation areas.

A. Whenever the City Engineer determines that traffic congestion is likely to result from the holding of an assemblage, gathering or function, or for other reasons causing a hazardous situation or temporary traffic congestion, the City Engineer is authorized to order temporary signs to be erected or posted, indicating that the operation, stopping, standing or parking of vehicles is prohibited during the time when such temporary signs are in place.

B. The temporary signs shall remain in place only during the existence of such emergency and the City Engineer shall cause such signs to be removed promptly thereafter.

C. When signs authorized by this section are in place for a period of more than 24 hours, vehicles parked in violation of the temporary prohibition may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

D. When signs are in place indicating the temporary regulation, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle in violation of the regulation.

56.30.060 Designating restricted time parking.

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate locations where parking is limited to a specified period of time.

B. Restrictions created in accordance with this section shall be in effect between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sundays and holidays unless the resolution designating such locations specifies different hours or days.

C. Types of restricted time parking zones are as follows:

1. Twelve-minute zone.

2. One-hour zone.

3. Two-hour zone.

4. Four-hour zone.

D. When signs or curb markings are in place giving notice of the restricted time regulation, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.070 Designating no-stopping zone (red curb).

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate no-stopping zones where the stopping of vehicles is prohibited.

B. When signs or curb markings are in place giving notice of the no-stopping regulation, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.080 Designating parking on one-way streets.

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate when stopping, standing or parking a vehicle shall be prohibited upon the left-hand side of any one-way street or when stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle may be prohibited upon the left-hand side of any one-way roadway or highway, having two or more separate roadways.

B. When signs or curb markings are in place giving notice of the no-stopping, standing or parking regulation, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.090 Designating general loading zones (yellow curb).

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate loading zones where vehicles shall stop only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers, material or freight for a period of time not to exceed 20 minutes.

B. Loading zones shall be operative between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and holidays, unless the resolution designating such locations specifies different hours or days.

C. Taxicabs may park or stand in a general loading zone only when the zone is marked as a taxicab stand in accordance with this code.

D. When signs or curb markings are in place giving notice of general loading regulation, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.100 Designating passenger loading zones (white curb).

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate passenger loading zones in which vehicles may stop only for loading or unloading of passengers for a period of time not to exceed three minutes.

B. Passenger loading zones shall be operative 24 hours a day except as follows:

1. Passenger zones in front of theaters shall be operative between 1:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight each Saturday, Sunday or holiday and between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on other days of the week.

2. Passenger zones in front of nursery and elementary schools shall be operative between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

C. When signs or curb markings are in place giving notice of passenger loading regulation, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.105 Designated short-term parking (green curb).

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate locations where parking is limited to 12 minutes.

C. Short-term parking zones shall be of 12-minute duration unless it is determined that a different time period is more appropriate.

56.30.110 Limitation on designating loading and passenger zones.

Within an area designated for business uses, not more than one fourth of the total length of any one block may be designated as a general loading or a passenger loading zone.

56.30.120 Designating disabled parking spaces (blue curb).

A. The City Council may by resolution designate parking spaces for the exclusive use by vehicles of the physically disabled or handicapped.

B. When so designated and marked, such parking spaces shall be occupied only by vehicles displaying the distinguishing license plate or placard issued in accordance with the Vehicle Code.

C. Any person who qualifies for issuance of a distinguishing license plate or placard may apply to the Department of Police Services for issuance of a distinguishing placard or decal. When authorized, a $4.00 fee shall be charged for processing and issuing such placards or decals.

D. When signs or curb markings are in place giving notice of disabled parking regulation, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.130 Designating diagonal parking.

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate any of the streets or portions of streets as diagonal parking zones.

B. When signs or curb markings are in place indicating the requirement to park diagonally, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park said vehicle except:

1. At the angle to the curb indicated by signs or curb markings allotting space to parked vehicles and entirely within the limits of said allotted space; and

2. With the front wheel nearest the curb within six inches of said curb.

C. The provision of this section shall not apply when a vehicle is actually engaged in the process of loading or unloading passengers, freight or materials and diagonal parking is not practicable.

D. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.140 Designating public parking lots.

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate City owned or controlled property or portions thereof as a public parking area for vehicles and may then prescribe regulations for the use of such area. Such regulations may include, but are not limited to, such items as the type of vehicles permitted to use the lot, hours during which parking is authorized and duration of parking time permitted.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter upon land designated as a public parking lot for the purpose of conducting business, unless the person has first obtained a permit from the City in accordance with the provisions of this code.

C. When signs or curb markings are in place giving notice of designated public parking lot regulations, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.150 Designating restricted parking lots.

A. By resolution, the City Council may designate public areas, the beach and other City property on which the operating, stopping, standing or parking of vehicles by the public is either prohibited or restricted.

B. When signs or curb markings are in place, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle contrary to the regulation. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

56.30.160 Prohibition – Parking outside marked spaces.

No operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand or park such vehicle on a street where parking spaces are marked unless the vehicle is within a single, marked space. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense; except, the operator may use more than one marked space if the size or shape of the vehicle makes compliance with this section impossible.

56.30.170 Prohibition – Areas where parking is prohibited.

No operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, or park such vehicle in any of the following places:

A. Within or adjacent to any traffic island or median, curbed or uncurbed, unless authorized and clearly so indicated with appropriate signs or markings;

B. In any area where the stopping, standing or parking of any vehicle would constitute a traffic hazard or would endanger life or property;

C. On any street or highway where the use of such street or highway or a portion thereof is necessary for the cleaning, repair or construction of the street or highway or the installation of underground utilities or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is authorized for a purpose other than the normal flow of traffic or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is necessary for the movement of equipment, articles or structures of unusual size, and the parking of such vehicle would prohibit or interfere with such use or movement; provided, that signs giving notice of such parking are erected or placed at least 24 hours prior to the effective time of such no parking;

D. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle within 100 feet of any intersection when any portion of the vehicle, including its load, is greater than six feet in height when signs giving notice of such prohibition are posted. The City Engineer is authorized to make a determination as to which intersections require such prohibition. (Vehicle Code § 22507) (Ord. 1770)

56.30.180 Prohibition – Storage.

A. No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall allow such vehicle to remain stopped, standing or parked in one location upon any street, alley, highway or public parking lot for a period of time exceeding 72 consecutive hours.

B. Moving a vehicle for a distance of less than 200 feet from its original parking position shall not constitute a change of parking location for purposes of enforcing this title.

C. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense. (Ord. 2051 § 2, 2015)

56.30.190 Prohibition – Large commercial vehicles in residential districts.

A. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park a commercial vehicle having a manufacturer’s gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more on a street, alley or highway in any residential district within the City. (Vehicle Code § 22507-5)

B. “Commercial vehicle” means any vehicle whose primary use is for commercial purposes.

C. The prohibition in this section shall not apply to an operator who stops, stands or parks a commercial vehicle when then engaged in:

1. Making a pick up or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise from or to property located on the restricted street, alley or highway on which the commercial vehicle is stopped, standing or parked; or

2. Providing services to property located on the restricted street, alley or highway on which the commercial vehicle is stopped, standing or parked so long as the commercial vehicle’s presence is required to provide the service; or

3. Delivering materials to be used for a project for which a building permit has previously been obtained involving the repair, alteration, remodeling or construction of any building or structure located upon the restricted street, alley or highway on which a vehicle is stopped, standing or parked.

56.30.200 Prohibition – Oversized vehicles on any public street, alley, highway, including State highways, within the City.

A. In addition to the general prohibition against parking commercial vehicles in residential districts, it is the purpose of this section to preserve both aesthetic quality and available parking space within the City from the intrusion of oversized vehicles.

B. “Oversized vehicle” means a vehicle or combination of connected vehicles that exceeds 24 feet in length, is more than 95 inches in width, or has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds.

C. Prohibition. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any oversized vehicle shall allow such vehicle to remain stopped, standing or parked in one location upon any public street, alley, highway, including State highways, within the City for a period of time exceeding three consecutive hours. Relocating a vehicle a distance of less than 500 feet from its original parking position shall not constitute a change of parking location for purposes of complying with this section.

D. Exception. Any resident who owns or has possession, custody or control of any oversized vehicle may remain stopped, standing or parked in one location upon any public street or alley within the City for a period of time not exceeding 48 hours so long as the vehicle is being loaded or otherwise prepared for noncommercial purposes or is being unloaded or otherwise dealt with following its use for noncommercial purposes.

A permit must be obtained at the Police Department prior to the commencement of such activity. Permits will be available at the Police Department, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

E. The prohibition set forth in this section shall not apply to a vehicle parked to make emergency repairs so long as permission is obtained from the Police Department which shall be given by any police officer, without the payment of a fee, upon a showing by the requesting party that the vehicle is immovable or that there is no place to which the vehicle can be moved where emergency repairs can be accomplished.

F. The Police Department will operate/maintain a permit program which will authorize the temporary parking of oversized vehicles by a bona fide resident’s guest.

1. The permit will be issued to the resident for a visiting, non-Coronado guest. The duration of the permit shall not exceed 48 hours.

2. No more than three permits shall be authorized to any one resident/residence in any one-year period. Permits may not be issued for consecutive periods and only one permit will be issued to a resident for a guest at a time.

3. The temporary parking authorization only exempts the parking restrictions while parked at the residence where the permit has been granted.

4. The vehicle shall not be used for overnight camping, lodging, residing in or using for accommodation purposes.

5. The parked vehicle shall not create a safety or traffic hazard.

G. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense. (Ord. 1984 § 3, 2007)

56.30.210 Prohibition – Nonmotorized vehicles on any public street, alley, highway, including State highways, within the City.

A. It is the purpose of this section to preserve the aesthetic quality of residential communities by prohibiting the placing of detached, nonmotorized vehicles on streets, alleys and highways within the City.

B. “Detached, nonmotorized vehicle” means any vehicle which is not self-propelled, including, without limitation, boat trailers, travel trailers and mobile home trailers, and which is not attached to a vehicle which is motorized.

C. Prohibition. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any nonmotorized vehicle shall allow such vehicle to remain stopped, standing or parked in one location, detached from a motorized vehicle, upon any public street, alley, highway, including State highways, within the City for a period of time exceeding three consecutive hours. Relocating a vehicle a distance of less than 500 feet from its original parking position shall not constitute a change of parking location for the purposes of complying with this section.

D. Exception. Any resident who owns or has possession, custody or control of any nonmotorized vehicle detached from a motorized vehicle may remain stopped, standing or parked in one location upon any public street, alley or highway within the City for a period of time not exceeding 48 hours so long as the motorized vehicle is being loaded or otherwise prepared for noncommercial purposes or is being unloaded or otherwise dealt with following its use for noncommercial purposes.

E. The prohibition set forth in this section shall not apply when a nonmotorized vehicle is parked to make emergency repairs so long as permission is obtained from the Police Department which shall be given, without the payment of a fee, by any police officer upon a showing by the requesting party that the vehicle is immovable or that there is no place to which the nonmotorized vehicle can be moved where emergency repairs can be accomplished.

F. A vehicle in violation of this regulation may be removed and impounded at the owner’s expense. (Ord. 1984 § 4, 2007)

56.30.220 Prohibition – Repairing or servicing vehicles.

No person shall construct or cause to be constructed, repair or cause to be repaired, grease or cause to be greased, dismantle or cause to be dismantled any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street, alley or highway in this City. Exception: Temporary emergency repairs may be made upon a public street.

56.30.230 Prohibition – Commercial washing/polishing vehicles.

No person shall wash or cause to be washed, polish or cause to be polished any vehicle or any part thereof upon any public street, alley or highway in this City when a charge is made for such service.

56.30.240 Prohibition – Peddlers and vendors.

Repealed by Ord. 2090.

56.30.250 Authority to remove vehicles for sale.

A. Purpose. The City Council of the City of Coronado finds that the display of vehicles for sale on its streets creates a distraction for drivers and pedestrians, thereby creating a hazard; creates a nuisance for the community; and decreases the parking available for businesses and residents. The Council further finds that numerous methods are available and necessary to alleviate this problem in the method most appropriate. The purpose of this section is to authorize and empower an authorized peace officer or other regularly employed and salaried employee of the City of Coronado who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of the City, to take various actions when public streets and highways identified in this section are used for the private sale of vehicles.

B. Parking For Sale Vehicles Restricted. It is unlawful to park a vehicle on a street designated in subsection (C)(2) of this section when, because of a sign or placard on the vehicle, it appears that the primary purpose of parking the vehicle at that location is to display and advertise to the public that the vehicle is for sale, and where the notice required in subsection C of this section has been given to the owner or operator of the vehicle in the manner set forth therein.

C. Pre-Removal Notice. Prior to the removal of a vehicle pursuant to this section, the officer or employee must first determine that within the past 30 days, the vehicle is known to have been previously issued a notice of parking violation, which notice must contain the following:

1. A warning that an additional violation of this section may result in the impoundment of the vehicle, even if the vehicle is moved to another street designated under this section, so long as the sign or placard offering the vehicle for sale remains on the vehicle.

2. A list of the following streets subject to this section, which are hereby identified by the City Council as streets where the parking of vehicles for sale is prohibited, is incorporated in the aforementioned warning.

STREET	BEGINNING LIMIT	ENDING LIMIT
Orange Avenue	1000 Second Street	1200 Avenida Del Sol
Silver Strand Boulevard (SR 75)	1200 Avenida Del Sol	Tulagi Road
Strand Way	1200 Avenida Del Sol	Rendova Road
First Street	100 Alameda Boulevard	1499 First Street
Second Street	200 Glorietta Boulevard	200 Orange Avenue
Third Street	300 Glorietta Boulevard	300 Alameda Boulevard
Fourth Street	400 Alameda Boulevard	400 Glorietta Boulevard
Sixth Street	600 Orange Avenue	600 C Avenue
Seventh Street	700 Orange Avenue	700 C Avenue
C Avenue	1100 Sixth Street	1100 Seventh Street
Glorietta Boulevard	2000 Second Street	500 Tenth Street
Pomona Avenue	1500 Orange Avenue	1500 Fourth Street
Ocean Boulevard	200 Ocean Drive	1100 R H Dana Place
Palm Avenue	700 Fourth Street	400 F Avenue

(Ord. 2005 § 1, 2009)