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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council discuss parking regulations for large motor
vehicles and recreational vehicles (RV) and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
On August 18, 2008, two members of the audience addressed City Council and
requested that the Council reconsider permit parking for recreational vehicles. Council
directed staff to bring the item back for discussion.
DISCUSSION:
On June 13, 2005, the City Council discussed various options for regulating parking
of recreational, oversized and non-motorized vehicles and directed staff to return
with an ordinance establishing a complete ban on the parking of such vehicles
(Attachments 1 and 2).
On November 7, 2005, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2005-009 relating to
the parking of large motor vehicles, including RVs, non-motorized vehicles and
Meeting Date: 03/23/09 Item Number: A-1
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Parking Regulations for Large Motor Vehicles and
Recreational Vehicles.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Sgt. Mike Webb/Police Department
Lisa Vidra/City Attorney Office
Phone Number:
(310) 253-6216
(310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Culver City News 3-12-09; Master E-Mail Notification List (03/18/09);
Via mail on March 11, 2009: Homeowners’ Associations and Neighborhood Groups; All
persons who had been notified of this issue in the past; persons who have requested
notice via mail or commented on this issue at past Council Meetings; via email March
12, 2009: persons who have requested notice on this issue via email; Via email March
17, 2009: Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Business Association; the Good Sam
RV Club.
Department Approval:
Don Pedersen (03/18/08)
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/17/09)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/17/09)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (03/18/09)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (03/18/09) City of Culver City, California
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commercial vehicles (the “Ordinance”) (Attachments 3, 4 and 5). Subsequent to the
adoption of the Ordinance, several Culver City residents who own RVs attended the
January 9, 2006 Council meeting, at which time they voiced opposition to the newly
adopted Ordinance and requested the City Council reconsider its decision. In
response to their concerns, the Council requested that the residents submit any new
information they wished the Council to consider in determining whether to agendize
this issue for further discussion.
At its meeting of February 6, 2006, the City Council reviewed the information
submitted by the residents and discussed the residents’ concerns related to the
Ordinance. As a result of this discussion, Council determined to leave the
Ordinance in place, but requested that the Police Department suspend the
enforcement of the Ordinance, specifically as to RV parking regulations, for 30 days,
in order to give the residents ample time to find alternative locations to store their
RVs. (Attachment 6) At its meeting of March 6, 2006, Council requested an
extension of the suspension of enforcement for another 30 days, in order to give the
residents additional time to relocate their RVs. In addition, then-Mayor Vera
indicated that he was making efforts to locate property on which the residents could
park their RVs. This period of suspension of enforcement of the RV parking
regulations expired on April 6, 2006.
At the April 17, 2006 Council meeting, Council directed staff to postpone
enforcement of the recreational vehicle parking regulations for a period of ninety (90)
days, with full enforcement to commence after expiration of the ninety (90) day
period. (Attachment 7).
The following table reflects the available information on number of citations issued
under the Ordinance:
Year # issued to
Large Motor
Vehicles/RVs
# issued to
Detached
Trailers
Total
2007 58 17 75
2008 76 46 122
YTD
through
3/10/09
21 8 29
No information is available for 2006, the first year of enforcement under the new
ordinance.
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Recently, after receiving complaints from Culver City residents and businesses, the
City has coordinated efforts with the City of Los Angeles with them to enforce Los
Angeles’ restrictions of camper and motor vehicle parking on Zanja Avenue, just
north of the Culver City border with Los Angeles along West Washington Blvd.
However, a number of these large motor vehicles/RVs have moved to the first block
of Moore Avenue just north of Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Since they are
inside Culver City limits, CCPD will enforce the City’s Code where applicable.
As this issue generated substantial interest from the public in the past, staff
published a notice of this item in the Culver City News on March 12, 2009 in an
effort to ensure adequate public notification (Attachment 8). Staff also sent
postcards to approximately 350 households, as well as Homeowners’
Associations and Neighborhood Groups. In addition to the master e-mail
notification list, staff also sent a number of e-mails to persons who have requested
notice on this issue via e-mail. Also notified via e-mail were the Chamber of
Commerce, Downtown Business Association, and the Good Sam RV Club. Cost
of public notification on this item was approximately $375.00.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact to discuss this item. However, should the City Council
determine to alter or repeal the existing ordinance, such an alteration/repeal would
have an impact on revenues generated through the issuance of citations. The
revenue received by the City for citations issued in calendar years 2007, 2008 and
2009 to date totaled $3,436, $6,576, and $1,450, respectively.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Agenda Item report dated June 13, 2005
2. Minutes from City Council meeting of June 13, 2005
3. CCMC subchapter 7.03.600 et seq. entitled “Prohibited and Limited Parking Of
Oversized, Non-Motorized And Commercial Vehicles”
4. City Council Agenda Item report dated October 24, 2005
5. Minutes from City Council meeting of October 24, 2005
6. Minutes from City Council meeting of February 6, 2006 reflecting discussion of
oversized/recreational vehicle parking issues
7. Minutes from City Council meeting of April 17, 2006 reflecting discussion of
oversized/recreational vehicle parking issues
8. Notice published in Culver City news on March 12, 2009
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MOTION:
That the City Council:
Discuss the issue of Parking Regulations for Large Motor Vehicles and
Recreational Vehicles and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
MEETING DATE: March 23, 2009
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Parking Regulations for Large Motor
Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. City Council Agenda Item report dated June 13, 2005 1-5
2. Minutes from City Council meeting of June 13, 2005 6
3. CCMC subchapter 7.03.600 et seq. 7-10
4. City Council Agenda Item report dated October 24, 2005 11-19
5. Minutes from City Council meeting of October 24, 2005 20-21
6. Minutes from City Council meeting of February 6, 2006 22
7. Minutes from City Council meeting of April 17, 2006 23
8. Notice published in Culver City news on March 12, 2009 24City of Culver City, California
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Meeting Date: 06/13/05 Item Number: AGENDA ITEM: Discussion of Options for Regulating Parking of Recreational,
Oversized and Non-Motorized Vehicles
Contact Person/Dept.: Heather Iker/City Phone Number (310) 253-5660
Attorney
Fiscal impact Yes fl No [X] General Fund: Y s ]
No [A
Public Hearing: B Action Item [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Via mail on May 31, 2005: Homeowners Associations and
Neighborhood Groups; Via mail on June 1, 2005: Rollin Rhone (resident who requested
notice); Via e-mail on June 6, 2005: Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Business
Association; Sam's RV Club; Via e-mail on June 8, 2005: Master Notification List; Via
mail on June 8, 2005: All residents on Culver Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard
and Elenda Street.
Department Approval:
Carol Schwab, City Attorney
CAO Approval:
City Controller Approval: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
for regulating parking of recreational,
and direct staff to come back with an
if any.
experienced an increase in complaints
oversized vehicles, including recreational
in residential and commercial areas
consisted of concerns regarding safety
when backing out of driveways and
vehicles being parked on public
of visual blight.
these issues, including vigorous
Culver City Municipal Code ("CCMC"),
concerns, or adopting stricter
of these vehicles altogether.
That the City Council discuss options
oversized and non-motorized vehicles
ordinance reflecting Council's recommendations,
BACKGROUND:
Over the last few years, the City has
regarding the parking and/or storage of
vehicles, campers, trailers and boats,
throughout the City. Such complaints have
issues, including reduced visibility of drivers
entering intersections resulting from oversized
streets and rights-of-ways, as well as complaints
There are various methods of addressing
enforcement of current provisions in the
which address some but not all of the complainants'
regulations, such as prohibiting the parkingCity of Culver City, California
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Any Council recommendation will be incorporated into an ordinance and brought
back for consideration. Such ordinance will include definitions of the different types
of vehicles, regulations, and exceptions. The ordinance will be a cooperative effort
between the City Attorney's Office, and the Police and Community Development
Departments to address parking and zoning issues.
DISCUSSION:
Currently, existing Culver City Municipal Code ("CCMC") regulations provide the City
with the following enforcement capabilities regarding the parking of recreational,
oversized and non-motorized vehicles upon residential and commercial streets:
• CCMC § 7.03.030 prohibits overnight parking on certain streets, except by
permit (Attachment 1).
• CCMC § 7.03.220 (A) (1) prohibits the parking of any vehicle upon any street
or alley, for more than a consecutive period of seventy-two (72) hours
(Attachment 2).
• CCMC § 7.03.220 (B) prohibits, with limited exceptions, the parking of any
detached camp trailer, carry-all, dumpster, semi trailer, special construction
equipment or trailer, upon any street between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (See
Attachment 2).
• CCMC § 7.03.242 prohibits using a vehicle parked or standing upon any
public street, alley, right-of-way, public park or other public property for
habitation (Attachment 3).
• CCMC § 37-83 (F) prohibits the parking of commercial vehicles in residential
zones, except for loading and unloading purposes (Attachment 4).
Staff has looked at several other cities to see how they are regulating the parking of
recreational and oversized vehicles. The survey cities include Beverly Hills, Costa
Mesa, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica,
Thousand Oaks, Torrance, and West Hollywood. Several cities, including Costa
Mesa, Redondo Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks and West
Hollywood have established parking regulations for large vehicles, including pick-up
trucks, RVs and commercial vehicles exceeding a certain size or weight. Other
cities do not provide for any special regulations pertaining to these types of vehicles.City of Culver City, California
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Survey of Cities Regulations
Per
an
Oversized Vehicles Trailers Commercial
Vehicles
Beverly Hills X X X
Costa Mesa X X X
Long Beach X
Los Angeles X X
Newport Beach X X X
Redondo Beach X X X
Thousand Oaks X X
Torrance X
Santa Monica X X X
West Hollywood X
(See Attachment
Options:
5 for detailed information relating to these regulations.)
overnight parking or parking within designated hours.
A. Time Restrictions.
1. Prohibiting
CCMC § 7.03.030, the City currently prohibits the parking of vehicles on certain
streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., unless the City issues
overnight parking permit. Enforcement of this provision prohibits persons from
overnight parking of oversized vehicles on designated streets. This provision
applies to only limited areas of the City, which have been established by resolution
of the City Council (e.g. Bentley Avenue near Tellefson Park). It is a useful
enforcement tool to prevent individuals from living in their vehicles in those particular
areas, but does not provide an enforcement mechanism to address complaints
relating to obstruction of drivers' views, visual blight, and habitation in vehicles
parked on other streets where there is no overnight parking prohibition. ThisCity of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report|1010|prohibition could be amended to include longer hours for prohibition and/or
additional streets.
2. 72-hour prohibition. Per CCMC § 7.03.220, the City currently prohibits the
parking of any vehicle for more than 72 consecutive hours. Marking tires would
permit the City to remove any vehicle parking in the same location for more than that
time period, as most tire markings wear off only if the vehicle is moved some
distance. The City can impose stricter standards in this regard, e.g. no parking for
more than 48 consecutive hours, or no parking for more than 72 hours in any thirty
(30) day period.
Generally, time restrictions are the most difficult to enforce and require more staff
time, due to the need to constantly monitor vehicles to ensure they are not
exceeding the designated time limits. Overnight parking restrictions usually require
enforcement by the police, unless the City has parking enforcement staff working
during times other than normal business hours.
B. Complete Prohibition
The City currently prohibits the parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones;
however, another option would be a complete prohibition of the parking or storage of
oversized vehicles (e.g. based on size, weight, axles or combination thereof) on all
City streets. Vehicle Code § 22507 (a) provides "Local authorities may, by
ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of
vehicles . . . on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain
hours of the day."
The prohibition can be by specific street name, or by streets in a residential,
commercial and/or any other zone, provided that proper signs are posted. If a
complete prohibition is recommended, the City should allow for certain exceptions,
such as parking for the purposes of loading and unloading. Further, in residential
zones, additional exceptions may be include, parking for the purposes of cleaning,
battery-charging, or other activity preparatory or incidental to travel. Any such
exceptions may be limited to a specific period of time (e.g. not to exceed forty-eight
(48) consecutive hours, if in a residential zone, and a shorter period of time if in a
commercial zone). The difficulty in enforcing these exceptions is similar to
enforcement of time-restricted parking regulations.
The benefit to a complete prohibition is that it is less difficult to enforce than
regulations based on time restrictions_ If police or parking enforcement staff see the
vehicle on a street where it is prohibited, they can cite or, if the ordinance so
provides, tow the vehicle, without expending the added staff time necessary to
monitor the vehicle to determine if it exceeded a designated time period.City of Culver City, California
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C. Parking on Private Property
Although most complaints in this area have been limited to parking on the street, the
City Council may also consider directing staff to research the possibilities for stricter
regulations for parking of such vehicles on private property (e.g. prohibiting parking
within any designated setback or in any area visible from the street). Currently, the
City's Municipal Code, § 37-88.4(b) (Attachment 6), allows these vehicles to be
parked on private property on a paved surface (such as a driveway or RV pad).
As discussed above, there are several options the City may wish to take in an effort
to alleviate some of the concerns of the residents. If directed, staff will return to the
City Council with a comprehensive ordinance addressing these concerns and
incorporating City Council's recommendations.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact for this agenda item. However, any future adoption of
additional regulations restricting or prohibiting the parking of recreational, oversized
and non-motorized vehicles, may require increased enforcement activity on City
staff, particularly the Police Department. These costs cannot be easily quantified. In
addition, there would be a cost for the installation of adequate signage.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CCMC § 7.03.030
2. CCMC § 7.03.220
3. CCMC § 37-83(F)
4. CCMC § 7.03.242
5. Survey of other cities' regulations
6. CCMC § 37-88.4 (b)
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Discuss options for regulating parking of recreational, oversized and non-motorized
vehicles and direct staff to come back with an ordinance reflecting Council's
recommendations, if any.REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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June 13, 2005
Item A-13
Discussion of Options for Regulating Parking of Recreational,
Oversized and Non-Motorized Vehicles.
Heather Iker, Deputy City Attorney, gave the staff report.
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
The following member of the audience addressed the City Council:
Linda Lee Fernandez
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk read written comments submitted by
the following:
Dorothy Knott
Layla Krause
Joan Moon
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO COME BACK WITH AN ORDINANCE ALONG
THE LINES OF THE ORDINANCE FROM THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.
AYES: Councilmembers Gross, Rose, Silbiger, Vera
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Carlin
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
There was no response.
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PROHIBITED AND LIMITED PARKING OF
OVERSIZED, NON-MOTORIZED AND
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
§ 7.03.600 DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the
context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Any term that is not defined
herein shall have the meaning as set forth in the California Vehicle Code.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The Chief of Police of the City of Culver City or his or her
designee.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. Any vehicle having more than two axles, or any single
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE or combination of said vehicles that exceed twenty (20) feet
in length, or any single COMMERCIAL VEHICLE or combination of said vehicles
eighty-four (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 ten
thousand (10,000) pounds or more. A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE includes a truck
tractor, but does not include a large motor vehicle or non-motorized vehicle, as defined
herein, or a pick-up truck without a camper, or a sports utility vehicle.
LARGE MOTOR VEHICLE. Any house car, pick-up truck with camper, recreational
vehicle, or any other vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that measures more than twenty
(20) feet in length, or is both more than eight-four (84) inches in width and eighty-four
(84) inches in height. The term LARGE MOTOR VEHICLE does not include a
commercial vehicle, as defined herein, a pick-up truck without a camper, or a sports
utility vehicle.
NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLE. Any trailer, boat, or any other device that can be
used for transporting persons or property, and is not self-propelled.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any passenger vehicle, pick-up truck without a camper, sports
utility vehicle motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, but shall not include a house car.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Culver City Police Department.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Any area within the City that is zoned RI, R2, R3,
RLD, RMD, RHD, and those portions of PD Zone districts that are specified for
residential uses.
VEHICLE OWNER. The registered owner or person who has possession, custody or
control of any motor vehicle, large motor vehicle or non-motorized vehicle.
(Ord. No. 2005-009 §1 (part))§ 7.03.605 MEASUREMENTS.
To determine the width or length of the vehicles defined in this Subchapter, any
extension to the vehicle caused by mirrors, air conditioners, or similar attachments shall
not be included.
(Ord. No. 2005-009 §1 (part))
§ 7.03.610 PROHIBITIONS.
A. No person shall, at any time, park or leave standing any large motor vehicle or
non-motorized vehicle on any public street, highway, parkway or alley, except:
1 In residential districts, large motor vehicles or non-motorized vehicles attached
to a motor vehicle or large motor vehicle, which are parked adjacent to the vehicle
owner's residence, are allowed for a period of time not to exceed forty-eight (48)
consecutive hours, for the sole purpose of loading, unloading, cleaning, battery-charging,
or other activity preparatory or incidental to travel.
2. In residential districts, large motor vehicles, or non-motorized vehicles
attached to a motor vehicle or large motor vehicle, which are parked adjacent to the
vehicle owner's residence, may be allowed for an additional period of time of up to
twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, but no more than a total of seventy-two (72)
consecutive hours, provided an extension has been granted by the Chief of Police.
B. Any large motor vehicle, or non-motorized vehicle attached to a motor vehicle or
large motor vehicle, which is parked on a public street, highway, parkway or alley,
pursuant to either Subsection (A)(1) or (A)(2) herein above, shall, at the end of the
permitted period of time, whether forty-eight (48) or seventy-two (72) hours, be removed
from its location, and shall not be parked on any public street, highway, parkway or alley
for a period of at least forty-eight (48) hours.
C. No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any commercial
vehicle shall park or leave standing any such vehicle on any public street highway,
parkway, roadway, alley or thoroughfare for more than three (3) hours, except:
1. For such reasonable period of time in excess of three (3) hours that may be
necessary for the purpose of making pick-ups or deliveries of goods, wares and
merchandise from or to any building or structure, or for the purpose of delivering
materials to be used for repair, alteration, remodeling or construction of any building or
structure upon a restricted street or highway; or
2 For such reasonable period of time in excess of three (3) hours that may be
necessary when such vehicle is parked in connection with the performance of a service to
or on a property in the block in which such vehicle is parked; or3 For such reasonable time in excess of three (3) hours that may be necessary to
make emergency repairs.
D. No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any motor vehicle,
large motor vehicle, non-motorized vehicle or commercial vehicle, which is six (6) feet
or more in height, including any load thereon, shall park or leave standing any such
vehicle on any street or highway within forty-five (45) feet of any intersection.
(Ord. No. 2005-009 §1 (part))
§ 7.03.615 EXEMPTIONS.
The provisions of this Subchapter shall not apply to the following:
A. Any government, public utility or emergency vehicle; or
B. Any motor vehicle, large motor vehicle, non-motorized vehicle or commercial
vehicle that is parked on any public street, highway, parkway, roadway, alley or
thoroughfare pursuant to a permit, lease, license or other entitlement issued by the City.
(Ord. No. 2005-009 §1 (part))
§ 7.03.620 REMOVAL AND PENAL'HES.
A. Unless otherwise specified, a violation of any provision of this Subchapter shall
be deemed a civil offense, and punishable by a fine established by resolution of the City
Council.
B. Any vehicle found in violation of this Subchapter may be cited or removed, or
both cited and removed, by any member of the Police Department authorized by the
Chief of Police, in the manner and subject to the requirements of this section and Cal.
Veh. Code §§ 22651 and 22651.05.
C. After any vehicle has been removed summarily, as provided in Subsection (B)
above, the registered and legal owners of the vehicle shall be given the opportunity for a
post-removal hearing to determine the validity of the storage of the vehicle in accordance
with Cal. Veh. Code § 22852.
D. The procedures for hearings provided for in Subsection (C) above shall be
established by the Chief of Police, and the hearing shall be held by the Chief of Police or
his or her designee. Said designee shall not be the person who directed the storage of the
vehicle.
E. The disposition of any stored vehicle shall be in accordance with Cal. Veh.
Code §§22850.5 through 22855.(Ord. No. 2005-009 §1 (part))
§ 7.03.625 CONFLICT OF PROVISIONS.
In the event of any conflict between this Subchapter and any other provisions of this
Code, this Subchapter shall control.
(Ord. No. 2005-009 §1 (part))
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Meeting Date: 10/24/05
ilterri;.::NOMber.? AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of introduction of an Ordinance Amending Various
Provisions ions
of
Chapter 7.03 of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating to the
Parking of Oversized, Non-motorized and Commercial Vehicles, 72 Hour Parking
Limitation, and Vehicle Habitation
Contact
Attorney, Sçjt Mike WebblPolice
Department
Phone Number: (310)253-56601(31 .0)
253-6250
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Boulevard and Efenda Street, Via mail or e-mail on October 11, 2005 Persons who
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider the introduction of an Ordinance amending various
provisions of Chapter 7.03 of the Culver City Municipal Code relating to the parking
of oversized, non-motorized and commercial vehicles, 72-hour parking limitation,
and vehicle habitation (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND:
Over the last few years, the City has experienced an increase in complaints
regarding the parking and/or storage of oversized vehicles, including recreational
vehicles, campers, trailers and boats, on City streets in residential and commercial
areas throughout the City. Such complaints have consisted of concerns regarding
safety issues, including reduced visibility of drivers when backing out of driveways
and entering intersections, resulting from oversized vehicles being parked on public
streets and rights-of-ways; as well as concerns about visual blight and persons living
in vehicles. In addition, the City has also received complaints regarding persons
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parking inoperable vehicles in the public streets in violation the City's prohibition
against parking a vehicle for more than 72 consecutive hours, and circumventing the
law by pushing their vehicle a few inches or removing chalk marks, in order to avoid
being issued a parking citation.
There are various methods of addressing these issues, including vigorous
enforcement of current provisions in the Culver City Municipal Code ("CCMC"),
which address some but not all of the complainants' concerns, or adopting stricter
regulations, such as prohibiting the parking of these vehicles on public streets
altogether.
At its meeting of June 13, 2005, the City Council discussed additional options for
regulating oversized vehicles, including consideration of what other cities are doing
to regulate these vehicles. After discussing the matter, the Council determined that
a complete prohibition on the parking of oversized vehicles on all public streets
should be considered and directed staff to come back with a proposed ordinance
similar to the City of Costa Mesa's regulations (Attachment 2 — excerpt from 6/13/05
minutes; and Attachment 3 — Costa Mesa regulations).
DISCUSSION:
A. CURRENT PROVISIONS:
Currently, existing CCMC regulations provide the City with the following enforcement
capabilities regarding the parking of oversized, non-motorized and commercial
vehicles upon residential and commercial streets, including the parking of inoperable
vehicles, and regulations relating to vehicle habitation:
? CCMC § 7.03.030 prohibits overnight parking on certain streets, except by
permit (Attachment 4).
• CCMC § 7.03.220 (A) (1) prohibits the parking of any vehicle upon any street
or alley, for more than a consecutive period of seventy-two (72) hours
(Attachment 5).
• CCMC § 7.03.220 (B) prohibits, with limited exceptions, the parking of any
detached camp trailer, carry-all, dumpster, semi trailer, special construction
equipment or trailer, upon any street between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (See
Attachment 5).
• CCMC §§ 7.03.220 (D) and (E) prohibit the parking of commercial vehicles,
except for loading and unloading purposes. (See Attachment 5).
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• CCMC § 7.03.242 prohibits using
public street, alley, right-of-way,
habitation (Attachment 6).
• CCMC § 37-83 (F) prohibits the
zones, except for loading and unloading
B. SURVEY CITIES:
a vehicle parked or standing upon
public park or other public property
parking of commercial vehicles in residential
purposes (Attachment 7).
Meeting, staff has looked at several other
the parking of oversized, non-motorized
include Beverly Hills, Costa Mesa, Long
Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Thousand
Several cities, including Costa Mesa,
Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks and West
for large vehicles, including pick-up
exceeding a certain size or weight. Other
pertaining to these types of vehicles.
any
for
and
As discussed at the June 13, 2005 Council
cities to see how they are regulating
commercial vehicles. The survey cities
Beach, Los Angeles, Newport Beach,
Oaks, Torrance, and West Hollywood.
Redondo Beach, Newport Beach,
Hollywood have established parking regulations
trucks, RVs and commercial vehicles
cities do not provide for any special regulations
Oversized Vehicles Trailers Commercial
Vehicles
Beverly Hills X X X
Costa Mesa X X X
Long Beach X
Los Angeles
X X
Newport Beach X X X
Redondo Beach X X X
Thousand Oaks
X X
Torrance X
Santa Monica X X X
West Hollywood X
(See Attachment 8 for detailed information relating to these regulations.)
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C. PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED OPTIONS:
Before directing staff to bring back the proposed Ordinance, the City Council
considered the following options for regulating oversized vehicles.
1. Time Restrictions.
a. Prohibiting overnight parking or parking within designated hours. Per
CCMC § 7.03.030, the City currently prohibits the parking of vehicles on certain
streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless the City issues an
overnight parking permit. Enforcement of this provision prohibits persons from
overnight parking of oversized vehicles on designated streets. This provision
applies to only limited areas of the City, which have been established by resolution
of the City Council (e.g. Bentley Avenue near Tellefson Park). It is a useful
enforcement tool to prevent individuals from living in their vehicles in those particular
areas, but does not provide an enforcement mechanism to address complaints
relating to obstruction of drivers' views, visual blight, and habitation in vehicles
parked on other streets where there is no overnight parking prohibition. This
prohibition could be amended to include longer hours for prohibition and/or
additional streets.
b. 72-hour prohibition. Per CCMC § 7.03.220, the City currently prohibits the
parking of any vehicle for more than 72 consecutive hours. Marking tires would
permit the City to remove any vehicle parking in the same location for more than that
time period, as most tire markings wear off only if the vehicle is moved some
distance. (It should be noted that chronic violators of the 72-hour parking restriction,
who know the system, may resort to washing off the chalk marks.) The City can
impose stricter standards in this regard, e.g. no parking for more than 48
consecutive hours, or no parking for more than 72 hours in any thirty (30) day
period; however, the same difficulties with enforcement will apply. At a prior City
Council Meeting, it was suggested by a resident that the City amend its 72-hour
parking restriction to be consistent with the City of Los Angeles. The City of Los
Angeles deems a vehicle parked or left standing in excess of seventy-two (72)
consecutive hours, unless during that period of time the vehicle is either driven a
minimum of one mile after leaving its parking space or has been removed from the
space altogether (Attachment 9). Staff has considered this option and determined
that it would be difficult to enforce. Parking enforcement officers would need to have
visual access to a vehicle's odometer to determine whether the vehicle has been
moved at least one mile. This would be extremely difficult because not all
odometers are visible from the outside of the vehicle, those that are visible can be
easily obscured by the vehicle owner, and newer vehicles have digital odometers
which are not visible at all when the vehicle ignition is turned off. Police Department
staff will be attending an upcoming conference on this issue, which is a problem forCity of Culver City, California
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most cities, and may have some new ideas to present to the Council at a future
meeting.
Overall, time restrictions are the most difficult to enforce and require more staff time,
due to the need to constantly monitor vehicles to ensure they are not exceeding the
designated time limits. Overnight parking restrictions usually require enforcement by
sworn police officers, unless the City has parking enforcement staff working during
times other than normal business hours.
2. Complete Prohibition
The City currently prohibits the parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones;
however, another option would be a complete prohibition of the parking or storage of
oversized vehicles (based on dimensions of the vehicle) and non-motorized vehicles
(i.e. detached trailers, boats, etc.) on all City streets. Vehicle Code § 22507 (a)
provides "Local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the
stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles . . . on certain streets or highways, or
portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day."
The prohibition can be by specific street name, or by streets in a residential,
commercial and/or any other zone. If a complete prohibition is adopted, the City
should allow for certain exceptions, such as parking for the purposes of loading and
unloading. Further, in residential zones, additional exceptions may include, parking
for the purposes of cleaning, battery-charging, or other activity preparatory or
incidental to travel. Any such exceptions may be limited to a specific period of time
(e.g. not to exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours, if in a residential zone, and a
shorter period of time if in a commercial zone). The difficulty in enforcing these
exceptions is similar to enforcement of time-restricted parking regulations.
The benefit to a complete prohibition is that it is less difficult to enforce than
regulations based on time restrictions. If police or parking enforcement staff see the
vehicle on a street where it is prohibited, they can cite or, if the ordinance so
provides, tow the vehicle, without expending the added staff time necessary to
monitor the vehicle to determine if it exceeded a designated time period.
D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE:
The below discussion serves as an overview of the proposed Ordinance.
1. Large Motor Vehicles
The proposed Ordinance prohibits the parking of large motor vehicles on any public
street except for limited periods of time and for the limited purpose of activities
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preparatory and incidental to travel, including, but not limited to, loading, unloading,
cleaning, and battery-charging. Such parking may only occur for a period of time not
to exceed 48 consecutive hours (or 72 consecutive hours where authorized by the
Chief of Police). A "large motor vehicle" is defined as any house car, pick-up truck
with camper, recreational vehicle or other vehicle that measures more than twenty
feet (20') in length, or is both more than eight-four inches (84") in width and more
than eighty-four inches (84") in height. The term "large motor vehicle" does not
include a commercial vehicle, as defined in the proposed Ordinance, a pick-up truck
without a camper or a sports utility vehicle.
2. Non-motorized Vehicles
Current CCMC provisions only prohibit the parking of non-motorized vehicles (i.e.
detached trailer, boats, etc.) between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., but do
not restrict these vehicles from parking on the City's streets during all other hours.
The proposed Ordinance would prohibit the parking of non-motorized vehicles on
any public street at any time, except when attached to a motor vehicle or large motor
vehicle and parked for the limited time and purpose as allowed for large motor
vehicles. A "non-motorized vehicle" is defined as any trailer, boat, or any other
device used for transporting persons or property, that is not self-propelled.
3. Commercial Vehicles
Although current CCMC provisions regulate the parking of commercial vehicles, the
proposed Ordinance further specifies the restrictions and exceptions for these
vehicles. The Ordinance limits the parking of commercial vehicles on any public
street to a period of time not to exceed three (3) hours, with certain exceptions.
Reasonable time periods in excess of three (3) hours are permitted for certain
necessary activities, such as making pick-ups or deliveries of goods; making
deliveries of materials used in the repair, construction, etc. of the building to which
such repair or construction is being made; and making emergency repairs to the
vehicle itself. An exception to the 3-hour rule is also made where additional time is
reasonably necessary when the vehicle is parked in connection with the
performance of a service to or on a property in the block upon which the vehicle is
parked. A "commercial vehicle" for purposes of these provisions is defined as any
vehicle having more than two axles, or any single commercial vehicle or combination
of said vehicles which exceed twenty feet (20') in length, any single commercial
vehicle or combination of said vehicles eighty-four inches (84") or more in width, or
any single commercial vehicle or combination of said vehicles having a
manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand (10,000) pounds or more.
A commercial vehicle includes a truck tractor, but does not include a large motor
vehicle or non-motorized vehicle as defined in the Ordinance or a pick-up truck
without a camper or a sports utility vehicle.City of Culver City, California
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4. Exemptions
The proposed Ordinance includes an exemption for motor vehicles, large motor
vehicles, non-motorized vehicles and commercial vehicles that are parked on the
street pursuant to a permit, lease, license or other entitlement issued by the City. In
addition, consistent with current CCMC provisions, the Ordinance exempts
government, public utility and emergency vehicles from these parking restrictions.
5. Penalty and Removal
The penalty and removal provisions of new subchapter 7.03.600 et seq., allow for
the citation or removal, or both, of any vehicle parked in violation of these
restrictions. The penalty imposed for a violation of the provisions of this subchapter
will be a civil penalty established by resolution of the City Council. Staff
recommends that the penalty be set at $38.00, consistent with the majority of other
types of parking violations in the City. If the proposed Ordinance is introduced, staff
will return with a proposed resolution amending the current Civil Penalty Bail
Schedule to include the penalties for the provisions of this subchapter, at the same
time as the Ordinance is brought back for adoption. If the vehicle is removed, the
vehicle owner will also be responsible for the removal and storage fees incurred by
the Police Department. The procedures for removal and appealing the removal of a
vehicle are in accordance with the California Vehicle Code and are already in place
within the Police Department for other matters. Such procedures include the right to
a hearing by the Chief of Police or his or her designee (the designee may not be the
person who directed the removal of the vehicle).
6. Vehicle Habitation
Another major concern among residents has been complaints of persons living in
recreational vehicles parked on the public streets. As discussed above, CCMC
§ 7.03.242 currently prohibits this practice; however, staff has included as part of the
proposed Ordinance modifications to this Section in order to increase enforceability
by better clarifying and defining the prohibited acts. The new section, as set forth in
the Ordinance, prohibits using a vehicle as a temporary or permanent substitute for
a residence or dwelling unit and indicates that evidence of a violation of this section
includes use of the vehicle for living, sleeping, cooking and/or bathing purposes.
7. 72-Hour Parking Restriction
The general restriction prohibiting any vehicle from parking for a period of time in
excess of 72 hours has been retained and the exemptions to this restriction have
been clarified.City of Culver City, California
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E. ENFORCEMENT:
If the ordinance is adopted, permanent signage will be installed to provide the public
with adequate notice of these parking restrictions, prior to enforcement. If the
Council determines that additional public notification is required, options include a
city-wide postcard mailing, or the posting of a "warning" notice on the affected
vehicles prior to issuing a citation for the first time.
F. CONCLUSION:
In summary, the proposed Ordinance prohibits the parking of oversized, non-
motorized and commercial vehicles on all City streets, except for limited periods of
time and for limited purposes; provides for exemptions to the parking restrictions for
government, pubic utility and emergency vehicles, and any vehicle that is parked on
the street pursuant to a permit, lease, license or other entitlement issued by the City;
and better clarifies and defines the City's prohibition against vehicle habitation.
It is recommended that the Council consider the introduction of the proposed
Ordinance and provide further direction to staff, if any, regarding public notification of
the new restrictions.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
The subsequent adoption of the proposed Ordinance may require increased
enforcement activity for City staff, particularly the Police Department. These costs
cannot be easily quantified. In addition, signage will need to be posted to provide
adequate notice to the public of the new parking restrictions. The estimated cost for
the installation of such signage is $375.00 (approximately 15 signs will need to be
posted throughout the City at an estimated cost of $25.00 per sign). If the Council
determines that additional notification measures should be taken, a city-wide
postcard mailing will cost approximately $6,000.00, and the posting of "warning"
notices on affected vehicles prior to the issuance of a first citation will involve a
nominal cost.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Excerpt from minutes of June 13, 2005 Council Meeting
3. Costa Mesa regulations
4. CCMC § 7.03.030
5. CCMC § 7.03.220City of Culver City, California
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6. CCMC § 7.03.242
7. CCMC § 37-83 (F)
8. Survey of other cities' regulations
9. LAMC § 80.73.2
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
1. Introduce the Ordinance amending Chapter 7.03 of the Culver City Municipal Code
relating to the parking of oversized, non-motorized and commercial vehicles, 72-
hour parking limitation and vehicle habitation.
2. Direct staff as to whether any additional public notification measures should be
taken as discussed in the staff report. Page 15 of 19 REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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October 24, 2005
Item A-3
Consideration of Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Various
Provisions of Chapter 7.03 of the Culver City Municipal Code Relating
to the Parking of Oversized, Non-motorized and Commercial Vehicles,
72-Hour Parking Limitation, and Vehicle Habitation.
Heather Iker, Deputy City Attorney, gave the staff report.
The following members of the audience addressed the City Council:
Greg Mull
Linda Lee Fernandez
Jeff Nadel
Tom Johnson
Scott Malsin
Christopher Armenta, City Clerk, read the written comments submitted
by the following:
Laura Stuart
Police Sergeant Mike Webb explained the citation process.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.
2005-009 AMENDING CHAPTER 7.03 OF THE CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE PARKING OF OVERSIZED, NON-MOTORIZED AND COMMERCIAL
VEHICLES, 72-HOUR PARKING LIMITATION AND VEHICLE HABITATION.
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October 24, 2005
Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CORLIN AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE
FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter addressed to Mayor Albert Vera from California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger, thanking Mayor Vera for recommending Marta Zaragoza
for an appointment in his Administration.
Email from Marie Muckenthaler, regarding problems she has encountered
with people parking and living in recreational vehicles on Little
Culver Boulevard between Elenda and Sepulveda.
Email from Jeannine Stehlin, regarding people parking and living in
recreational vehicles in the Carlson Park area.
Email from Edmund Caplicki, regarding people parking and living in
recreational vehicles on Wasatch Avenue.
Letter addressed to the Mayor and Members of the City Council from
various residents on Culver Boulevard, in support of the City
adopting parking restrictions for recreational vehicles, oversized
and non-commercial vehicles.
Email from Betsy Amparan, stating her opposition to the proposed view
preservation ordinance.
Email from Susan De Santis, stating her viewpoint regarding the
proposed Expo Line.
Letter addressed to the City Council from Kristin duCharme,
requesting that the City proceed with vacating an alley near 12304
Washington Place.
Email from Philip Stuart, regarding problems he encountered with a
business called Cartaker.
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Item A-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued regarding a proposal from a group of
residents to allow a permit parking system for recreational
vehicles for Culver City residents; and whether this item
should be sent back for further research.
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GROSS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL LET ORDINANCE NO. 2005-009
STAND AS ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Rose
NOES: Councilmembers Silbiger, Vera
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council recommended to staff that the enforcement
of Ordinance No. 2005-009 be suspended for thirty days in
order to allow recreational vehicle owners time to find
alternate ways to store their vehicles.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda (Continued).
Mayor Vera invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Item A-5
Discussion of Enforcement of Recreational Vehicle Parking
Regulations.
Mayor Vera indicated he was making progress in locating
property for recreational vehicle parking. Mayor Vera
requested that enforcement of the recreational vehicle
parking regulations be suspended for approximately 60 to 90
days until he was able to resolve the issues with the
property.
Councilmember Gross proposed the following motion: Direct
staff to postpone the enforcement of recreational vehicles
parking regulations for a period of ninety (90) days, with
full enforcement to commence automatically after the ninety
(90) day period.
Mayor Vera seconded the motion.
Councilmember Rose proposed the following substitute
motion: That enforcement of the ordinance relating to the
parking of large motor vehicles (including recreational
vehicles), non-motorized vehicles and commercial vehicles
commence on May 1, 2006.
There was no second for Councilmember Rose's motion.
The following vote was taken:
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GROSS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR VERA,
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO POSTPONE ENFORCEMENT
OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING REGULATIONS FOR A PERIOD
OF NINETY (90) DAYS, WITH FULL ENFORCEMENT TO COMMENCE
AFTER THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD.
AYES: Councilmembers Corlin, Gross, Silbiger, Vera
NOES: Councilmember Rose
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will discuss Parking Regulations relating to Oversized/
Recreational Vehicles:
March 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
The City Council Agenda Item report will be available for viewing on the City's
website on or after March 18, 2009.
Location:
Mike Balkman Council Chambers
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
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