Chapter 10.04
STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Sections:
10.04.020 Parking vehicles for sale.
10.04.030 Parking of certain size vehicles.
10.04.050 Parking restrictions enumerated.
10.04.010 Angle parking.
The City Council is hereby authorized to determine, by resolution, upon what streets angle parking shall be permitted and to indicate such places by the painting of white lines upon the surface of the roadway to indicate the proper angle for parking; provided, that such lines shall not be placed upon any street for such parking to diminish the width of the roadway available for travel to less than 20 feet, nor upon any street which is a continuation of or part of a County trunkline highway or a State highway unless a clear width of 40 feet is left for the movement of vehicles when angle parking is permitted. (Ord. 2009-9 § 1, 9-8-2009; Ord. 77-22, 6-14-1977)
10.04.020 Parking vehicles for sale.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park the same upon any street for the purpose of displaying it for sale, or to park any vehicle upon any street in any business district from which said vehicle merchandise is being sold. (Ord. 2009-9 § 1, 9-8-2009)
10.04.030 Parking of certain size vehicles.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or combination of vehicles on any street, avenue or alley in the City where any part of said vehicle or combination of vehicles extends more than 15 feet from the closest point on the curb line or top of curb.
B. No semi-truck, trailer, or any combination thereof, with or without a load, shall be permitted to stop, stand, or park on any street within the City of Newman City limits unless such vehicle is engaged in the loading or unloading of passengers or materials from the vehicle, is engaged in the providing of services at that location, in compliance with signals, signs, or the direction of a police officer, or upon the lands of private commercial property. (Ord. 2022-1 § 1, 3-22-2022; Ord. 2009-9 § 1, 9-8-2009; Ord. 108, 8-12-1930)
10.04.040 Boulevard stops.
The following streets and parts of streets and those streets subsequently so designated by resolution are hereby declared to constitute boulevards for the purposes of this section:
“N” Street from the north line of Yolo Street to the south line of Inyo Avenue.
Every operator of a vehicle traversing any street intersecting any street designated as a boulevard shall bring his vehicle to a controlled stop at the intersection thereof. Signs requiring vehicles to stop before entering such intersections shall be erected and maintained. (Ord. 2009-9 § 1, 9-8-2009; Ord. 77-22, 6-14-1977)
10.04.050 Parking restrictions enumerated.
A. Parking restrictions will be regulated by the adoption of a resolution by the City Council except restrictions on “N” Street (Highway 33) which shall be regulated by the adoption of an ordinance.
1. Parking of Motor Vehicles Prohibited. It shall be unlawful to park motor vehicles at any time in the following locations in the City:
On the easterly side of “N” Street, a distance of 40 feet southerly from the southeast corners of the intersections of “N” Street and Mariposa, Tulare, Fresno, Merced and Stanislaus Streets.
On the easterly side of “N” Street, a distance of 25 feet northerly from the northeast corners of the intersections of “N” Street and Mariposa, Tulare, Merced and Stanislaus Streets.
On the westerly side of “N” Street, a distance of 40 feet northerly from the northwest corners of the intersection of said “N” Street and Mariposa, Tulare, Fresno, Merced and Stanislaus Streets.
On the westerly side of “N” Street, a distance of 25 feet southerly from the southwest corners of the intersections of said “N” Street and Mariposa, Tulare, Fresno, Merced and Stanislaus Streets.
On the easterly side of “N” Street commencing at the intersection of Kern Street and extending in a northerly direction for 30 feet.
On the easterly side of “N” Street commencing at the intersection of Kern Street and extending in a northerly direction for 40 feet.
On the easterly side of “N” Street commencing at the intersection of Stanislaus Street and extending in a northerly direction to the intersection of Merced Street.
On the westerly side of “N” Street, distance of 20 feet southerly from the north entrance to Westside Shopping Center.
On the westerly side of “N” Street, distance of 41 feet northerly from the south entrance to Westside Shopping Center.
On the westerly side of “N” Street commencing at the intersection of Kern Street and extending in a southerly direction of 40 feet.
On the westerly side of “N” Street commencing at the intersection of Kern Street and extending in a southerly direction for 42 feet.
On the northerly side of Kern Street commencing at the intersection of “N” Street and extending in a westerly direction for 27 feet.
2. Limited Parking on “N” Street.
a. Limited parallel parking on both sides of “N” Street (State Highway 33) between its intersections with Merced Street on the south and Mariposa Street on the north is hereby established as follows:
Each parallel parking stall established by this provision shall be 20 feet in length.
Between each two such parking stalls there shall be, and hereby is, established a “no parking” zone, and “no parking” zone to be eight feet in length.
The Director of Public Works, in conjunction with the State Department of Transportation, shall indicate such parking stalls and “no parking” zones by the painting of white lines upon the curb and surface of the roadway sufficient to identify such parking stalls, and by the painting of red markings upon the curbs.
The provisions of this section shall not become effective until approved in writing by the State Department of Transportation, or such other agency of the State as may be appropriate.
B. Parking restrictions will be regulated by the adoption of a resolution by the City Council except restrictions on Stephens Avenue and Hills Ferry Road, which shall be regulated by the adoption of an ordinance.
1. Stephens Avenue shall be designated as permit parking only, Monday through Friday from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. Hills Ferry Road in the 800 and 900 blocks shall be designated as permit parking only from the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Ord. 2017-5 § 1, 10-24-2017; Ord. 2010-5 § 1, 5-25-2010; Ord. 2009-9 § 1, 9-8-2009; Ord. 2007-3 § 1, 4-24-2007; Ord. 89-14, 6-27-1989; Ord. 84-14, 9-25-1984)
10.04.060 Penalty.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an administrative violation. (Ord. 2009-9 § 1, 9-8-2009)