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Consideration and Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending Chapters 9.72
and 14.40 of the Municipal Code Related
to the Definition and Regulation of
Public Parking Pads
City Council Regular Meeting
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August 4, 2026
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City established private encroachment policy
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1972
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Established private encroachment standards
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1999
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Established Public ROW standards
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2003
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City began more active enforcement
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June 2024
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Council directed staff to prepare report
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8/8/2025
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PPIC Meetings
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12/4/2025, 2/2/2026, 6/25/2026
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Draft Code Amendments Chapters 9.72 and 14.40
Background
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AUGUST 4, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND
MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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Public Parking Pad
A paved surface located entirely within the right
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of
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way immediately
adjacent to the edge of the roadway designed and constructed exclusively for vehicle parking which does not obstruct a driveway access, sidewalk or pedestrian access route. A public parking pad is not a private encroachment in the right
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of
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way.
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Block
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street segment between 2 intersections
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Driveway Access
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Between garage/carport and ROW
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Pedestrian Access Route
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Between door/gate and ROW
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Roadway
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portion of ROW used for vehicular/bike travel
Public Parking Pad Definitions
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AUGUST 4, 2026
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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Public Parking Pad Standards
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
1. The minimum dimensions of a public parking pad shall be 8
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1/2 feet wide by 18 feet long.
2. A public parking pad may be aligned either parallel, diagonal or perpendicular to the street centerline.
3. No portion of a public parking pad shall be located at less than one foot away from a private wall or
building.
4. Public parking pads shall not be used for any purpose other than parking.
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Public Parking Pad Standards
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9.72 AND 14.40
5. When not in use, public parking pads shall remain
unobstructed and accessible by a vehicle from the street for public use at all times. A public parking pad shall not be modified in a manner that prevents public parking.
6. Parking pads identified on approved plans or required by a discretionary entitlement are considered public parking pads pursuant to this chapter.
7. Public parking pads shall be identified by an object marker, sign or striping that is recognizable to the public as a public parking space subject to the review and
approval of the City.
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(Optional) Private Encroachment Permit for Pre
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Existing
Parking Pad Conditions:
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Legally nonconforming residence with insufficient parking •
Existing parking pad prior to 1972
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Number of parking spaces on the parking pad shall not
exceed the number of deficient parking spaces for that
property.
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Requires Encroachment Agreement and Insurance
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May apply for an Encroachment Permit per MBMC 7.36
Public Parking Pad Standards
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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND
MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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1. Vehicles parked partially or wholly within a
public parking
pad
are subject to all applicable vehicle and parking
regulations except street sweeping parking restrictions.
2. Any vehicle parked partially or wholly on
private property
shall be subject to a private parking violation if properly posted, even if it is partially parked on a public parking pad.
3. A vehicle parked partially or wholly on the
roadway
shall
be subject to all applicable vehicle and parking
regulations pursuant to the California Vehicle Code and MBMC Title 14.
Enforcement
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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4. Objects or obstructions that block access to a public parking pad are unpermitted private use of the public
right
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of
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way subject to enforcement pursuant to MBMC
Chapter 7.36.
5. No portion of a vehicle shall be parked in a landscaped area pursuant to MBMC Section 14.36.030.
6. Unauthorized parking signs and markings in the right -
of
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way are a violation of MBMC Chapter 14.12.”
Enforcement
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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Visual Guide to Public Parking Pads
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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND
MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
A.
Parking on a driveway without the resident’s
permission can be enforced if reported to the Police
.
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Visual Guide to Public Parking Pads
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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND
MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
B.
Parking on private property can be enforced if private
parking signs are properly posted.
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Visual Guide to Public Parking Pads
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
C.
A pedestrian access route (walkway) is not part of a
public parking pad.
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Visual Guide to Public Parking Pads
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
D.
Parking on or over landscaping or unpaved surfaces is
prohibited by law.
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Visual Guide to Public Parking Pads
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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Any portion of a vehicle parked on or over the
roadway is subject to street parking restrictions.
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Visual Guide to Public Parking Pads
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MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
F.
Parking on a public parking pad is allowed parallel,
diagonal or perpendicular to street.
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The public has been informed of this agenda item as
part of the City’s standard meeting notice practices
via public bulletin boards, website calendar, and
social media postings.
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All residents and owners in the Dune Section
bounded by Highland Avenue, Rosecrans Avenue,
Grandview Avenue and Marine Avenue were mailed
public meeting notices
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All persons who emailed interest in this subject were
sent an email with staff report and invitation to
attend.
Public Notification, Outreach, and Comment
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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AUGUST 4, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND
MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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Next Steps
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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AUGUST 4, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND
MBMC
9.72 AND 14.40
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Discuss and Provide
D
irection
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Introduce an Ordinance amending
MBMC 9.72 and 14.40
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Second reading on Aug. 18, 2026