Chapter 10.32 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING

When authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle within the central traffic district between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays for a period longer than two hours. (Ord. 1003A § 1(1), 2012; Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-266)

10.32.020 Parking time limited in other business districts.

When authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle within a business district outside of the central traffic district between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays for a period of time longer than two hours. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-267)

10.32.030 All night parking prohibited in central traffic district.

When authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle on any street in the central traffic district for a period longer than five hours between the hours of ten p.m. and eight a.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays. (Ord. 1003A § 1(3), 2012; Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-268)

10.32.031 Overnight parking at Laguna Grande, Roberts Lake and Seaside City Hall parking lots.

A. Unlawful. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park said vehicle in Laguna Grande Park, Roberts Lake Park and the Seaside City Hall parking lot between the hours of ten p.m. and five a.m. Mondays through Sundays.

B. Exemptions. Persons participating in activities sponsored by the city and Seaside city employees or officials who are working or are on official city business are exempt from the provisions of subsection A of this section. (Ord. 869 § 2, 1996; Ord. 675 § l, 1985)

10.32.040 Impounding vehicles parked on streets and parking time limit.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle on any street or alley in the city for seventy-two, or more, consecutive hours. The term “vehicle” means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, except a device moved by human power.

B. The chief of police may order the impounding of any vehicle parked or left standing in violation of this section. Upon the impounding of any vehicle hereunder, the chief of police shall cause all of the notices as provided in Section 22852 of the California Vehicle Code be given. (Ord. 577 § 2, 1981; prior code § 9-269)

10.32.050 Unlawful parking by peddlers and vendors.

Repealed by Ord. 2010. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-270(a))

10.32.060 Permission required to park vehicles used in transportation of property for hire.

No person shall park or stand any vehicle or wagon used or intended to be used in the transportation of property for hire on any street while awaiting patronage for such vehicle or wagon without first obtaining written permission to do so from the council, which shall designate the specific location where the vehicle may stand. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-270(b))

10.32.070 Advertising vehicles for sale prohibited – Impoundment of vehicles.

A. No person shall park or place a vehicle advertised for sale or rental upon any street, alley, right-of-way or publicly owned lot adjacent to any property zoned commercial, mixed use, park and open space or public institutional.

B. When authorized signs are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall park any vehicle displaying a sign indicating the vehicle is for sale on any street, alley, public parking lot or other public property in areas not explicitly identified in subsection A of this section.

C. Violation of this section shall be an infraction.

D. The chief of police may order the removal of any vehicle parked or left standing in violation of this section in accordance with Section 22651.9 of the California Vehicle Code. The chief of police shall cause all of the notices as provided in Section 22852 of the California Vehicle Code to be given.

E. Display of vehicles for hire, sale, or rental on private property is regulated in SMC 17.34.030(C), Vehicles for sale. (Ord. 1051 § 10, 2018; Ord. 894 § 2, 2001; Ord. 891 § 2, 2001; Ord. 371, 1970; Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-270(c))

10.32.080 Emergency parking signs.

A. Whenever the chief of police determines that an emergency traffic congestion is likely to result from the holding of private or public assemblages, gatherings or functions, or for other reasons, the chief of police shall have the power and authority to order temporary signs to be erected or posted with wording thereon indicating that the operation, parking or standing of vehicles is prohibited on such streets and alleys as the chief of police shall direct during the time such emergency exists. Such temporary signs shall remain in place only during the existence of such emergency and the chief of police shall cause such signs to be removed promptly thereafter.

B. When signs authorized by the provisions of this section are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall operate, park, or stand any vehicle contrary to the directions and provisions of such signs. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-272)

10.32.090 Limited parking during street sweeping.

Parking of vehicles on the public streets shall be limited as follows: in the central business district, ten minutes between three a.m. and six a.m., in all areas where signs or markings giving adequate notice of street sweeping are in place. (Ord. 589 § II(26), 1981; Ord. 122, 1957; prior code § 9-278)

10.32.095 Commercial vehicle parking – Prohibited on public property.

No registered owner shall leave, park or allow to be parked any commercial vehicle, as defined in this chapter, upon any street, alley, right-of-way or publicly owned lot in any district in the city except:

A. When such vehicle is parked while actually and continuously being loaded or unloaded or when such vehicle is parked in connection with the performance of a service and then only for such time as is reasonably necessary to accomplish the loading or unloading or the performance of the service; or

B. When such parking is permitted by virtue of signs posted between the length of public street or right-of-way which signs contain substantially the following language: “Commercial Vehicle Parking Permitted.” (Ord. 808 § 3, 1992)

10.32.100 Commercial vehicle parking – Prohibited on private property in residential districts.

No registered owner shall leave, park or allow to be parked any commercial vehicle, as defined in this chapter, upon any private property in a residential district, as defined in accordance with the city’s zoning ordinance as all zoning districts which include residential uses as permitted uses, except when such vehicle is parked while actually and continuously being loaded or unloaded, or when such vehicle is parked in connection with the performance of a service and then only for such time as is reasonably necessary to accomplish the loading or unloading or the performance of the service. (Ord. 808 § 3, 1992)

10.32.101 Trailer, recreation vehicle and prohibited vehicle parking – Prohibited on any street – Exception.

No person shall park any camper, boat, trailer, recreational vehicle or prohibited vehicle at any time upon any street, alley, right-of-way or publicly owned lot in the city except as follows:

A. Permitted by “construction related activity” or any landscape business in the vicinity between the hours of seven a.m. and five p.m. daily. For the purpose of this section, the term “construction related activity” includes any active loading and unloading of construction material for the purpose of construction work or landscape maintenance, in accordance with a valid development permit (e.g., use permit, encroachment permit, building permit). For landscape businesses or independent contractors to be exempt, a copy of a valid city business license must be attached to the trailer.

B. Trucks with sideboards extending above the cab will be permitted to park not longer than twenty-four hours.

C. If the registered owner of a recreational vehicle is a resident of a residence on the public street where the trailer, boat or recreational vehicle is parked for the purpose of loading, unloading, cleaning, or other activity preparatory or incident to travel.

D. One vehicle not exceeding a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of five tons which is owned and operated by a water, gas, electric, or telephone public utility and used for emergency service to prevent injury or hazard to the general public may be parked in a residential district. One light-duty class A tow truck with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of ten thousand to nineteen thousand five hundred pounds and used for emergency service to prevent injury or hazard to the general public may be parked in a residential district. Such tow trucks must be registered with a city, county, or state agency to provide emergency towing services.

E. A trailer and/or prohibited vehicle within a residential zone shall be limited to a maximum of forty-eight hours in a seven-day period for the purpose of actively loading and unloading by the property owner or occupant of a dwelling or apartment.

After three parking violations, the trailer, recreational vehicle, or prohibited vehicle is subject to being towed at the owner’s expense. (Ord. 1027 § 11(1), 2016; Ord. 1010 § 1(A), 2013)

10.32.105 Unlawful auxiliary motors – Parking or standing.

No registered owner shall leave, park or allow to be parked any commercial vehicle, as defined in this chapter, in any district in the city, whether on private or public property, between the hours of eight p.m. and seven a.m. of any day, within three hundred feet of any hotel, motel, or residence while said vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary, internal combustion or diesel motor actually in operation at said time and place. (Ord. 808 § 3, 1992)

10.32.110 Signs authorized.

A. Signs shall be conspicuously posted and maintained at all street entrances to the city in at least one-and-one-half-inch-high letters, containing substantially the following language:

Commercial vehicle parking in the City of Seaside is prohibited on all public streets and in residential areas except as posted otherwise. Violators will be towed.

In addition thereto, the city manager or his designee is further authorized to place such signs throughout the territory of the city as he deems appropriate.

B. The city council by resolution may designate such areas in the city where commercial vehicles may be parked on public streets, rights-of-way or publicly owned lots, and shall cause the posting of signs at the beginning and end of such streets or rights-of-way, or the ingress and egress of such publicly owned lots authorizing such parking. (Ord. 808 § 3, 1992)

10.32.112 Removal authorized.*

On the condition that the signs authorized by SMC 10.32.110 have been posted prohibiting the parking of commercial vehicles, when any vehicle is parked in violation of this section, said vehicle may be removed and impounded in the manner permitted by law. Nothing in this chapter is intended to preclude the enforcement of this section by criminal prosecution, abatement, injunction as a nuisance, or such other manner as may be permitted by law. (Ord. 808 § 3, 1992)

* Code reviser’s note: Ord. 808 added this section as 10.32.115. The section has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.

10.32.115 Parking on property under the direct control of the city.

When signs are in place giving notice thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle, or to stop, park or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the driveways, paths, parking facilities, or the grounds of any property under the direct control of the city, contrary to the directions and provisions of such signs. In addition to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1.16 SMC, vehicles driven, parked, stopped or left standing contrary to the provisions of such signs shall be subject to removal as authorized by Vehicle Code Sections 21113 and 22651(n). (Ord. 788 § 1, 1991)

10.32.120 Private parking lots – Unauthorized parking unlawful.

Whenever a private parking lot is posted and signed in accordance with SMC 10.32.130, it is unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any motor vehicle in such parking lot without permission or authorization from the owner of such lot. For the purposes of this section, the term “owner” includes tenant, lessee, agent or other person having lawful control or possession of the premises. Violation of this section shall be an infraction. (Ord. 510 § 2, 1978; prior code § 9-273)

10.32.130 Private parking lots – Placement of signs by owners.

An owner of a premises on which motor vehicles may be parked may avail himself of the provisions of SMC 10.32.120 by placing signs on such property, giving notice that only certain persons or class of persons may park on such property. Such signs shall also clearly state that violators may be subject to the provisions of SMC 10.32.120. (Ord. 510 § 3, 1978; prior code § 9-274)

10.32.140 Washing vehicles in street.

No person shall dust, wipe, wash, or clean, use or employ any method of dusting, wiping, washing, or cleaning any vehicle, or portion thereof, while on any street unless such vehicle is owned by or under the direct supervision and control of the person doing any of the acts enumerated in this section. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-271)

10.32.150 Repairing or rebuilding vehicles on streets.

A. Repairing, rebuilding, or constructing any vehicle on any public street, highway, or alley within the city, except to the extent that may be reasonably necessary temporarily to repair such vehicle in order to remove it from such street, highway, or alley, is prohibited.

B. Flares of approved design shall be used for the purpose of attracting attention to barriers or obstructions within the roadway. (Ord. 1, 1954; prior code § 9-114)

10.32.160 Weight limit of vehicles parking on La Salle Avenue.

No vehicle of an unladen weight exceeding seven thousand pounds shall be parked on La Salle Avenue between Fremont Boulevard and Del Monte Boulevard. (Ord. 465 § 1, 1975)

10.32.170 Establishment of loading zones.

A. The council is authorized to determine and to mark loading zones and passenger loading zones as follows:

1. At any place in the central traffic district or any business district;

2. Elsewhere in front of any place of business or in front of any hall or place used for the purpose of public assembly.

B. In no event shall more than one-half of the total curb length in any block be reserved for loading zone purposes, exclusive of the passenger zones at the entrances of public theaters.

C. Loading zones shall be indicated by yellow paint lines stenciled with black letters, “LOADING ONLY – 10 MINUTES,” upon the tops of all curbs within such zone.

D. Passenger loading zones shall be indicated by white paint lines stenciled with black letters, “PASSENGER LOADING ONLY – 5 MINUTES,” upon the tops of all curbs in the zone. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-259)

10.32.175 Stopping, standing, or parking in permit parking spaces prohibited without permit.

Whenever permit parking spaces are established pursuant to resolution of the city, and when adequate signs are in place giving notice that said spaces are for permit parking only, it shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park a vehicle in any such space unless such person possesses a valid, unexpired permit for parking issued by the city, and such permit is displayed or maintained in accordance with the conditions of issuance of said permit. (Ord. 1009 § 1(1), 2013)

10.32.180 Effect of permission to load and unload.

A. Permission granted in this chapter to stop or stand a vehicle for purposes of loading or unloading of materials shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefor, and in no event for more than ten minutes.

B. Permission granted in this chapter to stop for purposes of loading or unloading passengers in passenger loading zones shall include the loading or unloading of personal baggage but shall not extend beyond the time necessary therefor and in no event for more than five minutes.

C. Within the total time limits specified in subsections A and B of this section, the provisions of this section shall be enforced so as to accommodate necessary and reasonable loading and unloading but without permitting abuse of the privileges granted by this section. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-260)

10.32.190 Standing in any alley.

No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of persons or materials in any alley. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-261)

10.32.200 Standing for loading or unloading only.

When authorized signs or marks are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle for any purpose other than loading or unloading passengers or materials for such time as permitted in this chapter, in any of the following places:

A. In any yellow loading zone;

B. Within fifty feet of any entrance to any school or any other building used for the transaction of governmental business. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-262)

10.32.210 Standing in passenger loading zone.

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any passenger loading zone for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of passengers for such a time as is specified in SMC 10.32.180. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-263)

10.32.220 Council to determine additional loading or unloading places.

Whenever the council has determined that parking shall be limited, and authorized signs or marks are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle for any purpose other than loading or unloading passengers or materials in any of the following places:

A. On any part of a roadway having a width of not more than twenty-five feet;

B. In front of any hall or place used for public assemblage;

C. In front of the entrance to any place of business outside of the central traffic district;

D. At any other place where parking of vehicles would result in traffic congestion or particular hazard. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-264)

10.32.230 Establishment of bus zones.

A. The council is authorized to establish bus zones opposite curb space for the loading or unloading of buses or common carriers of passengers engaged in local transportation, and to determine the location thereof.

B. No bus zone shall exceed fifty feet in length, except that, when satisfactory evidence has been presented to the council showing the necessity therefor, the council may extend bus zones in such places not to exceed one hundred twenty-five feet in length.

C. The council shall paint a red line stenciled with white letters, “NO PARKING,” together with the words “BUS ZONE,” upon the tops of all curbs and places specified as a bus zone. (Ord. 17, 1955; prior code § 9-265)

10.32.240 Curb markings to indicate no stopping and parking regulations.

A. The council is hereby authorized, subject to the provisions and limitations of this section, to place, and when required in this section shall place, the following curb markings to indicate standing or parking regulations, and said curb markings shall have the meanings set forth in this section:

1. Red shall mean no stopping, standing, or parking at any time, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signed as a bus zone, and except in the vicinity of a fire hydrant when permitted by the state Vehicle Code.

2. Yellow shall mean no stopping, standing, or parking at any time, between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. of any day for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers or freight, which shall not exceed ten minutes.

3. White shall mean no stopping, standing, or parking at any time between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. of any day for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers, which shall not exceed five minutes.

a. When such zone is in front of a hotel, the restrictions shall apply at all times.

b. When the zone is in front of a theater, the restrictions shall apply at all times except when the theater is closed.

4. Green shall mean no standing or parking for longer than twenty minutes at any time between eight a.m. and six p.m. of any day except Sundays and holidays.

5. Blue indicates parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of physical handicapped persons.

B. When the council as authorized under this section has caused curb markings to be placed, no person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle adjacent to any such legible curb markings in violation of any of the provisions of this section. (Ord. 619 § 1, 1982)

10.32.250 Angle parking.

The city council shall by resolution approve the location of angle parking in the city, based upon the recommendation of the traffic advisory committee. (Ord. 815 § 1, 1992)

10.32.260 Parking prohibited on certain streets.

When appropriate signs have been erected, parking shall be prohibited as follows:

1. Baker Street, east side, between Clementina Avenue and Birch Avenue and between Phoenix Avenue and La Salle Avenue;

2. Kenneth Street, west side, between Hilby Avenue and cul-de-sac north of Broadway Avenue, and east side, at cul-de-sac north of Mingo Avenue;

3. Lowell Street, east side, between La Salle Avenue and cul-de-sac south of La Salle Avenue and between Broadway Avenue and Hilby Avenue;

4. Luxton Street, west side, between Hilby Avenue and Broadway Avenue, and between San Pablo Avenue and La Salle Avenue;

5. Judson Street, east side, between cul-de-sac north of Broadway Avenue and Hilby Avenue;

6. Waring Street, west side, between Hilby Avenue and Broadway Avenue;

7. Flores Street, east side, between cul-de-sac south of Wanda Avenue and cul-de-sac north of Wanda Avenue;

8. Harding Street, east side, between St. Albans and Hilby Avenue;

9. Darwin Street, east side, between Hilby Avenue and cul-de-sac north of Hilby Avenue, and between Darwin Place and cul-de-sac north of Darwin Place;

10. Vallejo Street, east side, between Hilby Avenue and cul-de-sac north of Hilby Avenue;

11. Luzern Street, east side, between Hilby Avenue and Sonoma Avenue;

12. Soto Street, east side, between Mingo Avenue and Sonoma Avenue;

13. Mendocino Street, east side and west side, between Mingo Avenue and Highland Street;

14. St. James, south side, between Vallejo Street and Darwin Street;

15. St. Albans, north side and south side, between Darwin Street and Harding Street;

16. St. Elmo, north side and south side, between Luzern Street and Vallejo Street;

17. Park Place, south side, between Luxton Street and Lowell Street;

18. Flores Place, north side, between Waring Street and Flores Street;

19. Kenneth Place, North side, between Noche Buena Street and Kenneth Street;

20. Granada Street, east side, between Mescal Street and San Pablo Avenue;

21. Juarez Street, east side, between Havana Street and San Pablo Avenue;

22. Judson Place, south side, between Judson Street and Luxton Street;

23. Santa Barbara Street, east side, between Broadway Avenue and Olympia Avenue;

24. Olympia Avenue, north side, between Santa Barbara Street and Fremont Boulevard;

25. Olympia Avenue, north and south sides, between Del Monte Boulevard and Contra Costa Street;

26. East side of southbound Laguna and Goodwin; and

27. West side of northbound Hilton and San Lucas. (Ord. 879 § 2, 1998; Ord. 434 § 1, 1973; prior code § 9-116(e))