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11.32.105 PARKING OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND TRAILERS UNCONNECTED TO VEHICLES.

In residential zones, it is unlawful for any person to park an oversized vehicle or trailer unconnected to a vehicle on any public street. The Public Works Director, or designee, shall place signage on streets sufficient to give adequate notice of this prohibition.

(a) Exceptions for Oversized Vehicles. This section shall not prohibit the parking of oversized vehicles or recreational vehicles on public streets for any of the following activities:

(1) Loading or unloading of persons or property;

(2) Service to a property in the vicinity;

(3) Emergency repairs or waiting for a tow operator for no longer than eight hours;

(4) Response to a public emergency by any emergency vehicle of any political subdivision of the State of California; or

(5) Wheelchair-accessible vans.

(b) Additional Exception for Recreational Vehicles. This section shall not prohibit the overnight parking of recreational vehicles on public streets immediately abutting the owner's residence for no more than 24 consecutive hours twice during any seven-day period.