Chapter 6.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Whenever any words or phrases used in this chapter are not defined, but are defined in Division I (commencing with Section 100) of the California Vehicle Code and amendments thereto, such definitions shall apply:

“City Manager” means the City Manager or his designee.

Ordinance. Whenever action under this title is required to be taken by ordinance, the ordinance shall be uncodified and the provisions thereof shall be included in the city traffic code.

“Traffic code” means that compilation of ordinances and resolutions and other regulations relating to traffic adopted pursuant to this chapter and maintained by the City Engineer. (Ord. 55-87 § 1: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.020 Administrative officer designated.

The City Manager is authorized to place markings, signals, signs, devices or other indications upon or adjacent to a street indicating the course to be traveled by vehicles on such streets. The City Manager is authorized to locate and indicate one or more lanes of traffic from which drivers of vehicles may make right or left hand turns. The City Manager is authorized to place dividing markers in intersections whenever, in his opinion, traffic conditions warrant such placement. (Ord. 55-87 § 12: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.030 Turning movements unlawful where marked.

It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to turn such vehicle, either lefthand turn, righthand turn or U-turn, at the intersection or between the intersections and between the hours and on the days designated by the City Engineer or his/her designee when signs are erected giving notice thereof. (Ord. 8-93 § 1(a): Ord. 55-87 § 2: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.040 Installation of traffic signals.

The Public Works Director or his designee shall install traffic signals at such locations as approved by the City Council as a Capital Improvement Project, and in accordance with an approved budget. Said traffic signals shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the California Vehicle Code (CVC). (Ord. 15-92 § 1: Ord. 55-87 § 8: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.060 Failure to stop at stop sign—Through streets.

It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to fail to stop at the entrance or entrances to those streets or parts of streets designated by the Public Works Director or his designee or by the City Council when signs are erected giving notice thereof. (Ord. 15-92 § 2: Ord. 55-87 § 4: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.070 Failure to stop at stop sign—Intersections.

It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to fail to stop at the entrance or entrances to those intersections designated by the Public Works Director or his designee or by the City Council when signs are erected giving notice thereof. The criteria for approval for the installation of stop signs shall be as follows:

A. Stop signs which meet the adopted warrants therefor may be approved by the Public Works Director or his designee or by the City Council.

B. Stop signs which meet the California Vehicle Code requirements and regulations therefor may be approved by the Public Works Director or his designee or by the City Council.

C. Stop signs which do not meet the adopted warrants or California Vehicle Code requirements therefor may only be approved by the City Council by resolution. (Ord. 15-92 § 3: Ord. 55-87 § 5: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.080 Yield rights-of-way.

The Public Works Director or his designee or the City Council may designate the entrances to intersections on highways at which yield right-of-way signs shall be erected. The criteria for approval for the installation of yield signs shall be as follows:

A. Yield signs which meet the adopted warrants therefor may be approved by the Public Works Director or his designee or by the City Council.

B. Yield signs which meet the California Vehicle Code requirements and regulations therefor may be approved by the Public Works Director or his designee or by the City Council.

C. Yield signs which do not meet the adopted warrants or California Vehicle Code requirements therefor may only be approved by the City Council by resolution. (Ord. 15-92 § 4: Ord. 55-87 § 6: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.090 Driving or parking in wrong direction on one-way streets.

It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to drive or park such vehicle on any street listed in the traffic code as a one-way street, except in the direction indicated in the traffic code, when signs are erected giving notice thereof. The City Council shall designate the one-way streets, and the direction of traffic thereon, by resolution. (Ord. 55-87 § 7: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.100 Compliance with traffic signs and signals required.

It is unlawful for any person to disobey the instructions of any mechanical or electrical traffic signal, traffic sign, or marking upon the street placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 55-87 § 9: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.110 Driving over new surfacing or paint prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle over or across any newly laid pavement or street surfacing or newly painted markings on any street when an appropriate barrier, sign, marker, or any other warning device is in place. (Ord. 55-87 § 10: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.120 Driving upon closed street prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle over any street or portion thereof when any barrier, sign, marker, or other warning device gives notice that such street or portion thereof is closed. (Ord. 55-87 § 11: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.130 Approved barriers and signs only allowed.

No person, public utility, or any department in this city shall erect or place any barrier or sign on any street unless of a type and in a manner previously approved by the City Engineer, except in cases of emergency pending the posting of a proper sign. It is unlawful for any person to disobey the instruction of any barrier or sign placed in any street by any public utility or by any department of this city; provided, the type of barrier or sign so erected has first been approved by the City Engineer. (Ord. 55-87 § 13: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.140 Traffic directors during construction.

The City Manager may designate persons to regulate traffic at the site of road or street construction or maintenance. (Ord. 55-87 § 14: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.150 Interfering with funeral procession or parade prohibited.

It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive between the vehicles comprising a funeral procession, providing that such vehicles are conspicuously so designated, or authorized parade, and the disposition and the directing of all vehicles and traffic on any street over which such procession or parade wishes to pass shall be entirely subject to the orders of the Police Department. (Ord. 55-87 § 15: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.160 Repairing vehicles in street prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to construct, or cause to be constructed, or repair, or cause to be repaired, any vehicle or part thereof, upon any street, excepting temporary repairs in case of accident. (Ord. 55-87 § 16: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.170 Driving while intoxicated prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs to be in or about any automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle, to which he has right of access or control, unless the same is under the immediate control or operation of a person not under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs. (Ord. 55-87 § 17: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.180 Using shortcuts prohibited.

It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive across a municipal parking lot, public property not intended for use as the public right-of-way, or private property, as a means of effecting a shortened route between or along highways except with the express permission of the owner of such property. (Ord. 55-87 § 18: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.190 Authorized personnel may direct traffic.

A. Officers of the Police Department and persons designated by the Chief of Police pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21100 (e) are authorized to direct all traffic by means of visible or audible signal. It is unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to comply with any lawful order, signal, or direction of traffic or police officer, or at any regularly established school crossing, to refuse to or fail to comply with any order, signal, or direction of any person appointed by the Chief of Police to control traffic at school crossings, provided that such person giving any order, signal, or direction at such school crossing shall at all times be wearing some insignia indicating such appointment.

B. The Chief of Police is granted the power to determine the streets and intersections on which, and the time at which movement of traffic shall be directed. (Ord. 55-87 § 19: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

Article II. Parking

6.04.200 Parking on posted private property prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to drive or park a motor vehicle upon land or premises where the owner or the person occupying or having possession of or the agent thereof shall have posted on such property or premises a notice of a size at least seventeen inches by twenty-two inches (17′′ × 22′′) with letters at least one inch (1′′) high in substantially the following form, and where the permission therein referred to shall not have been granted:

NOTICE

This is private property. It is illegal to park or drive on this property without permission of the owner. Vehicles will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. For towed vehicles, call Dublin Police Department (462-1212). City of Dublin Ordinance 55-87, Section 20.

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Owner

B. It also is unlawful for any person without permission of the owner or person entitled to the possession thereof to park any motor vehicles in or upon any private property, so as to interfere with the use thereof. (Ord. 55-87 § 20: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.210 Vehicle removal.

Any regularly employed and salaried officer of the Police Department or any peace officer may remove a vehicle from a street under the following circumstances:

A. When a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a street for seventy-two (72) or more consecutive hours;

B. When a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a street when such parking or standing is prohibited by ordinance or resolution of the City Council and signs are posted giving notice of such removal;

C. When any vehicle is parked or left standing upon a street where the use of such street or portion thereof is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the street or for the installation or repair of underground utilities or where the use of the street or any portion thereof is authorized for a purpose other than the normal flow of traffic or where the use of the street 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 that such vehicle may be removed are erected or placed at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the removal;

D. When any vehicle is parked or left standing in violation of the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 22651. (Ord. 55-87 § 21: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.220 Proper parking in spaces required.

The City Manager may cause parking spaces on streets to be marked with white lines designating such parking space. No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle on a street in any manner other than wholly within a parking space so designated. (Ord. 55-87 § 22: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.230 Disabled persons and veterans—Parking zones designated.

A. The portions of streets designated by the City Council by resolution are disabled persons and veterans parking zones.

B. The disabled persons and veterans parking zones described in this chapter shall be indicated by placing and maintaining blue paint upon the entire curb surface or edge of the paved portion of the street within the areas designated.

C. It is unlawful for the operator to park any vehicle, attended or unattended, in that space adjacent to the curb on any portions of streets described in this chapter or at any time except for those vehicles which display a distinguishing license plate or placard issued pursuant to Section 22511.5 of the California Vehicle Code or to disabled veterans, as specified in Section 9105 of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 55-87 § 37: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.240 Hill parking.

It is unlawful for any person driving, or in control of, or in charge of a motor vehicle to permit it to stand unattended, within any business or residence district, on any portion of a public street in the city having a grade exceeding three percent (3%) without effectively setting the brakes thereon and blocking a front wheel of such vehicle against the curb, by turning the front wheels in such a direction as to cause the forward portion of one of the front wheels to come in contact with the curb when the vehicle is facing downhill, or the rear portion of one of the front wheels to come in contact with the curb when the vehicle is facing uphill; if there is no curb, other suitable means shall be used to block the movement of the wheels of such vehicle. (Ord. 17-89 § 1)

6.04.250 No parking—Generally.

A. It is unlawful, in the areas defined hereafter, for the driver of a vehicle to stop, park, or leave standing such vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a traffic officer, traffic sign or signal:

1. In such no parking or restricted parking areas as may be designated by the City Council by resolution;

2. In such no parking or restricted parking areas as may be defined, designated or established by the City Manager; or

3. In violation of any provision of any city ordinance.

B. The area referred to in subsections A1 and A2 of this section shall be designated by placing and maintaining paint or other material in the appropriate colors, as specified in Section 6.04.290, upon the curb or surface of such area; provided, however, in lieu thereof, the City Manager, in his discretion, may place appropriate signs on the area of the street or highway to be so designated. (Ord. 55-87 § 23 (a): Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.260 No parking—Designated hours and days.

It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, including vehicles which are six feet (6′) or more in height (including any load thereon) and are within one hundred feet (100′) of any intersection, to stop, stand, or park such vehicle between the hours and on the days in any of the streets, or portions of streets, all as designated by the City Council by resolution. (Ord. 55-87 § 23 (b): Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.270 No parking—Designated time periods.

It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to leave such vehicle standing for a period of time greater than the length of time and on the days and during the hours and on any of the streets or portions of streets, all as designated by the City Council by resolution. (Ord. 55-87 § 23 (c): Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.275 Preferential parking privileges.

The City Council may by ordinance or resolution designate certain streets or portions of streets on which parking is restricted to certain residents, merchants, or other designated groups which have been issued a permit or permits which exempt them from parking prohibitions or restrictions. Such preferential parking areas shall not apply until signs or markings have been placed giving adequate notice thereof. (Ord. 2-98 § 1)

6.04.280 No parking—Driveway areas.

The City Manager is specifically authorized to designate up to fifteen feet (15′) on either side of a driveway as a no parking area. (Ord. 55-87 § 23 (d): Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.290 Curb markings designated.

Whenever the City Council enacts parking prohibitions or restrictions and directs the placement of curb markings designating such prohibitions or restrictions, the following colors only shall be used, and the colors indicate as follows:

A. RED indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or sign posted as a bus loading zone.

B. YELLOW indicates no stopping, standing, or parking at any time between the hours of eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) of any day except Sundays and holidays, for any purpose other than loading or unloading freight onto or from a commercial vehicle, or passengers, in an expeditious manner, and in no case for more than twenty (20) minutes for loading or unloading freight onto or from a commercial vehicle nor for more than three (3) minutes for loading or unloading passengers, except as otherwise indicated by signs placed pursuant to ordinance.

C. WHITE indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, for any purpose other than loading or unloading passengers or depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox in an expeditious manner, and in no case for more than three (3) minutes. This restriction shall be effective between the hours of eight a.m. (8:00 a.m.) and five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) of any day except Sundays and holidays, except that it shall be effective at all times in front of a police station, fire station, hospital, mailbox, post office, hotel, or theater open for business, and except as otherwise indicated by signs placed pursuant to ordinance.

D. GREEN indicates no stopping, standing or parking, for a period of time greater than that indicated by adjacent signing or stenciling on the curb, between the hours indicated by adjacent signing, or at any time, for any day, and except as otherwise indicated by signs placed pursuant to ordinance.

E. BLUE indicates parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of physically handicapped persons. (Ord. 8-93 § 1(b); Ord. 55-87 § 24: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.295 Electric vehicle parking.

A. Authority. This section is enacted pursuant to Sections 22511 and 22511.1 of the California Vehicle Code.

B. Purpose. The electric vehicle parking standards established in this chapter are intended to promote sustainable and alternative transportation practices; manage the availability of off-street parking, particularly in areas that will maximize the use of electric vehicles; and thereby improve traffic and parking circulation.

C. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

“Electric vehicle” means a vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy from the electrical grid, or an off-grid source, that is stored on board for motive purposes.

“Electric vehicle charging station” means equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device on an electric vehicle.

D. Designation of Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces.

1. Designation of Parking Spaces. The Director of Public Works, or designee, is authorized in accordance with the purposes of this chapter to designate spaces in off-street public parking facilities for the exclusive parking of electric vehicles that are connected to electric vehicle charging stations for the purpose of transfer of electricity to the battery or other energy storage device of an electric vehicle.

2. Signs or Markings. Upon designation of a parking space or spaces for the exclusive use of electric vehicles, pursuant to subsection (D)(1) of this section, the Public Works Department shall place signs or markings giving adequate notice that the parking space or spaces are restricted and to be used only for such electric vehicles. The signs or markings shall be in compliance with Section 22511 of the California Vehicle Code indicating that vehicles left standing in violation of the restriction may be removed. The parking restriction shall not apply to the designated parking spaces until the sign or markings have been placed.

E. Electric Vehicle Parking Restriction.

1. Where a sign designating a parking space for the exclusive use of charging electric vehicles is posted, no person shall park in that space any nonelectric vehicle, electric vehicle that is not connected to the electric vehicle charging station, electric vehicle that is not charging, or electric vehicle that has been charging for more than four (4) hours.

2. The Police Department is authorized to cite and/or remove or cause the removal of vehicles parked in violation of this section in accordance with Section 22511 of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 15-16 § 1)

Article III. Towaway Zones

6.04.300 Authority to tow.

Any duly authorized and acting police officer of the city is authorized to remove or cause removal of a vehicle from any street within any area hereinafter designated during the hours in which parking is prohibited at such location. The vehicle shall be removed to a garage or other place of safety designated or maintained by the city. (Ord. 55-87 § 24: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.310 Payment of charges—Vehicle owner responsibility.

The owner or person having the right to possession of any vehicle removed pursuant to this chapter shall pay all such removal, towing and storage charges before he shall be entitled to regain possession of such vehicle. (Ord. 55-87 § 26: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.320 Towed vehicle—Notification of owner.

Whenever a vehicle is removed under this chapter, the officer authorizing such removal shall ascertain from the registration records in the vehicle or from the registration records of the Department of Motor Vehicles the name and address of the registered and legal owner thereof. If the vehicle is not claimed within twenty-four (24) hours following removal, the Police Department shall give or cause to be given written notice to the registered and legal owner of the fact of such removal, the grounds therefor and of the place to which such vehicle has been removed. (Ord. 55-87 § 27: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.330 Towaway zones—Council designation.

The City Council shall, by resolution, designate the streets, or portions of streets, to which this article applies. Signs shall be posted giving notice that such streets, or portions thereof, are towaway zones. (Ord. 55-87 § 28: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

Article IV. Speed Limits

6.04.340 Designated by Council.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the California Vehicle Code, the City Council shall by ordinance determine the prima facie speed limit for any streets, or portions of streets, so designated by ordinance. (Ord. 55-87 § 29: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

Article V. Passenger Loading Zones and Bus Stops

6.04.350 Passenger loading zones—Council designation.

The City Council, by resolution, may establish zones restricted to passenger loading. The City Manager may place markings or signs designating the days and hours when such restriction shall be effective. When such signs or markings are in place and during the time designated thereon, no persons shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any passenger loading zone so designated for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers or depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox in an expeditious manner, and in no event for more than three (3) minutes. (Ord. 55-87 § 35: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.360 Bus stops—Council designation.

The City Council, by ordinance, may establish stands for buses and other public carriers. The City Manager shall place markings designating such stands. When such markings are in place, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any such area except for buses or other public carriers. (Ord. 55-87 § 36: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

Article VI. Bicycles and Skateboards

6.04.370 Bicycle lanes.

The City Council may by resolution establish bicycle lanes separated from any vehicular lanes upon certain streets or portions thereof, regulate the operation and use of bicycles, vehicles, and pedestrians with respect to such bicycle lanes, and direct the placement of signs or pavement markings or both designating such bicycle lanes and regulations. When such signs or pavement markings are in place, no person shall operate or use a bicycle or vehicle contrary to the provisions thereof. (Ord. 55-87 § 41: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.380 Skateboard use—Prohibitions.

A. No person shall ride or propel a skateboard upon a roadway at a speed greater than is, or in a manner other than is, reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the grade, surface, and width of, the roadway, and in no event at a speed or in a manner which endangers his safety or the safety of other persons or property.

B. No person shall ride or propel a skateboard on any roadway which has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in each direction.

C. No person riding or propelling a skateboard on a roadway shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle, animal, or bicycle.

D. No person shall ride or propel a skateboard within one hundred (100) feet of his approach to or departure from any intersection of highways or within any such intersection.

E. No person shall ride or propel a skateboard on or across any roadway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of vehicles thereon.

F. No person shall ride or propel a skateboard in the streets or sidewalks of any business district in the city.

G. No person shall ride or propel a skateboard on a roadway during the hours of darkness.

H. No person riding or propelling a skateboard on a roadway shall carry any package, bundle, or article in his hands.

I. No person shall ride or propel a skateboard in a bicycle lane. (Ord. 55-87 § 42: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

Article VII. Additional Provisions

6.04.390 Permissible weights.

The permissible weights of vehicles and their loads operated or moved upon those streets designated by the City Council by ordinance shall be the weights fixed by such ordinance; providing, proper signs are in place. (Ord. 55-87 § 30: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.400 Off-street driving prohibited—Exception.

No person shall drive a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or go-cart upon any property in the city other than a public street, except:

A. When lawfully entering or leaving such property;

B. When such use of property is specifically permitted pursuant to the provisions of the zoning code of the city. (Ord. 55-87 § 32: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.410 Marked crosswalks—Council designation.

The City Manager may establish, designate, and maintain marked crosswalks at intersections and other places by appropriate devices, marks, or lines upon the surface of the roadway. (Ord. 55-87 § 39: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.420 No crossing—Council designation.

The City Manager may install signs at or adjacent to an intersection directing pedestrians not to cross the roadway within an unmarked crosswalk at such intersection. (Ord. 55-87 § 40: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.430 Use of streets for parking and/or storage of certain vehicles prohibited.

A. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

1. “Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police of the city of Dublin, or his designee.

2. “Commercial vehicle” shall mean any vehicle having more than two (2) axles, or any single commercial vehicle or combination of said vehicles, which exceed twenty (20) feet in length, 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 an oversized motor vehicle or nonmotorized vehicle as defined herein or a pickup truck without a cab over camper or sports utility vehicle.

3. “Oversized motor vehicle” shall mean any house car, pickup truck with cab over camper, recreational vehicle or other vehicle that measures more than twenty-two (22) feet in length or is more than eighty-four (84) inches in width, or more than eighty-four (84) inches in height. The term “oversized vehicle” does not include a commercial vehicle as defined herein, a pickup truck without a cab over camper or sports utility vehicle.

4. “Nonmotorized vehicle” shall mean any trailer or any other device that is not self-propelled.

5. “Motor vehicle” shall mean a passenger vehicle, pickup truck without a cab over camper, sports utility vehicle, motorcycle and motor-driven cycle but shall not include a house car as defined in Section 362 of the California Vehicle Code.

6. “Residential district” shall mean any area within the city, which is zoned R-1, R-2, R-M, and those portions of planned development districts and specific plan districts that are specified for residential uses.

B. 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.

C. No person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any motor vehicle, shall park or leave standing such motor vehicle upon any public street, highway or alley for more than a period of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours.

D. No person shall, at any time, park or leave standing any oversized motor vehicle or nonmotorized vehicle on any public street, highway or alley except:

1. In residential districts, oversized motor vehicles or nonmotorized vehicles which are attached to a motor vehicle or oversized motor vehicle, and parked on the right-of-way fronting the owner’s residence, are allowed for the purposes of loading, unloading, cleaning, battery-charging, or other activity preparatory or incidental to travel for a period of time not to exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours.

2. In residential districts, oversized motor vehicles or nonmotorized vehicles which are attached to a motor vehicle or oversized motor vehicle, parked on the right-of-way fronting the owner’s residence may be allowed for an additional twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, but no more than a total of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, provided an extension permit has been granted by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall establish general standards for an extension provided by this section.

3. Any oversized motor vehicle or nonmotorized vehicle which is attached to a motor vehicle or oversized motor vehicle, that is parked on a public street pursuant to either subsections (1) or (2) of this section 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, or posted private property within the city limits, for the purposes stated hereinabove for a period of at least forty-eight (48) hours.

4. Visitor Parking, A visitor to a resident of a single-family or two-family dwelling located in a residential district may temporarily park an “oversized motor vehicle” or a “nonmotorized vehicle” attached to a motor vehicle or oversized motor vehicle on the right-of-way fronting the dwelling being visited, based on the criteria listed below.

i. The visitor obtains a “visitor parking permit” from the Chief of Police or designee.

ii. The vehicle is registered to, or leased and operated by, a person permanently residing more than fifty (50) miles from the visitation site.

iii. The vehicle complies with the definition of an “oversized motor vehicle” or a “nonmotorized vehicle” which is attached to a motor vehicle or oversized motor vehicle and is used for recreational housing purposes only.

iv. The vehicle shall not be used for habitation and cannot be connected to utility services for the duration of the visit.

v. The vehicle may be parked for a period of time not to exceed a total of five (5) days in a thirty (30) day period.

5. In commercial districts, oversized motor vehicles may be parked for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours on the right-of-way fronting a business engaged in selling, repairing, or renting oversized motor vehicles for the purposes of allowing customers to leave oversized motor vehicles after normal business hours for repair or return.

6. State of Emergency. The prohibitions provided in this section shall not apply to the parking of any oversized vehicle during any state of emergency declared to exist within the city of Dublin by the City Council.

E. No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any motor vehicle or nonmotorized vehicle which is six (6) feet or more in height (including any load thereon) shall park or leave standing any such vehicle on a street or highway within forty-five (45) feet of any intersection.

F. No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any commercial vehicle exceeding a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight of ten thousand (10,000) pounds, shall park or leave standing any such commercial vehicle on a street or highway which is prohibited to commercial vehicle traffic pursuant to Section 6.88.040 of this code.

G. No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any commercial vehicle exceeding a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight of ten thousand (10,000) pounds, shall park or leave standing any such commercial vehicle on any restricted street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

H. No person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of a commercial vehicle exceeding a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight of ten thousand (10,000) pounds, shall park or leave standing any such commercial vehicle for more than two (2) hours on any public street, highway, roadway, alley or thoroughfare, except:

1. For such reasonable time in excess of two (2) hours that may be necessary for the purpose of making pickups 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 time in excess of two (2) hours that may be necessary when such vehicle is parked in connection with the performance of a service to or on a property in which such vehicle is parked; or

3. For such reasonable time in excess of two (2) hours that may be necessary to make emergency repairs.

4. No regulation adopted in this section shall apply to any vehicle owned by a public utility or licensed contractor while necessarily in use in the construction, installation, or repair of any public utility.

I. Vehicles found in violation of this section may be cited or removed, or both cited and removed in accordance with Section 6.04.210.

J. The City Engineer shall erect and maintain suitable signs notifying the public of the permissible weights and sizes of vehicles and their loads operated or moved upon those streets hereinafter designated. (Ord. 10-03 § 2)

6.04.440 On-street vehicles for sale—Vendors—Violation.

Any person who parks or places any structure, cart, wagon, or other vehicle within any public street, public lane, public alley, public road, or public highway not subject to the provisions of Section 731 of the Streets and Highways Code of this State or on any public sidewalks for the purpose of selling such structure, cart, wagon, or vehicle, or of selling therefrom, or therein, any article or thing, and any persons selling, displaying for sale or offering for sale any article or thing, either in or from any such structure, cart, wagon, or vehicle so parked or placed, and any person storing, servicing, repairing or otherwise working upon any such cart, wagon, or vehicle other than upon a cart, wagon or vehicle which is temporarily disabled is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 55-87 § 34: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.450 Obstruction of enforcement prohibited.

No person shall obstruct the enforcement of this chapter by any officer, employee, or peace officer of the city by:

A. Removing, obliterating, or concealing any distinguishing mark placed by any such officer or employee on any vehicle in the course of enforcing any provision of this chapter; or

B. Moving any vehicle from any parking space on any street where parking is limited as to time to any other parking space on any street where parking is limited as to time for the purpose of evading any such parking time limitation established by or pursuant to any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 55-87 § 31: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.460 Council authority.

The City Council may adopt such other restrictions not in conflict with state law relating to vehicular or pedestrian use of the streets or private roadways or parking facilities as it deems necessary or appropriate. (Ord. 55-87 § 38: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

6.04.470 Street closures.

A. The Public Works Director or his designee may approve temporary closure of a street for the purpose of construction or for parades, block parties or other local events, when said closure is determined to be necessary for the safety and protection of persons using that portion of the street during the temporary closure. Said approval shall be granted by means of issuance of an encroachment permit under the provisions of Chapter 7.04 of this code.

B. Approval for permanent closure of a street or a portion thereof may only be granted by the City Council by resolution. (Ord. 15-92 § 5)