CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2023 5:30 PM
SAN DIMAS COUNCIL CHAMBER
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CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Emmett Badar, Mayor Pro Tem Ryan A. Vienna, Councilmember John Ebiner, Councilmember Eric Nakano, Councilmember Eric Weber
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STUDY SESSION
1. Discussion and Consideration of Municipal Code Text Amendment 210005; Consideration of a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapter 10.24 of the Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 of the Zoning Code, Vehicle Parking and Storage
ADJOURNMENT
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1. Discussion and Consideration of Municipal Code Text Amendment 210005; Consideration of a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapter 10.24 of the Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 of the Zoning Code, Vehicle Parking and Storage
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October 6, 2023 Debra Black
Debra Black, City Clerk
Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of October 10, 2023
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Kenneth Fichtelman, Associate Planner
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005; Consideration of a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapter 10.24 of the Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 of the Zoning Code, Vehicle Parking and Storage
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SUMMARY
Sections 10.24 of the Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and 18.156 of the Zoning Code, Parking, both deal with the parking of motor vehicles, on city streets and private property, including recreational vehicles.
Based on concerns from residents, Staff has looked into revising the parking requirements for recreational vehicles, specifically with respect to the amount of time that a recreational vehicle can be parked on a driveway or on city streets.
On November 23, 2021, the City Council initiated a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapters 10.24 and 18.156 of the San Dimas Municipal Code with an emphasis on reducing the number of days that an RV may be parked overnight within the public right-of-way.
On April 6, 2023, the Planning Commission heard the item and voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution PC-1663, recommending approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 to the City Council.
The item was scheduled for a public hearing during the regular City Council meeting held on May 23, 2023, but was pulled from the agenda for discussion at a future study session.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the proposed Code Text Amendment and provide feedback and direction to Staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the recommended action.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Dimas first regulated RV storage in 1973 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 412.
This ordinance regulated that RVs must be parked in an interior side yard behind the front of the residence, must be parked on concrete, and must not block access to a required garage. The ordinance also provided that all new residential projects must include permanent access to a 10- feet by 25-feet paved storage space for RVs, trailers, boats or similar vehicles.
This original RV storage ordinance remained as is until 2009, when the frequency of resident complaints regarding RVs parked in front yards caused the ordinance to be revisited and amended. At this time, minor changes were made to the RV ordinance to provide greater clarity for staff and residents while elements of the zoning code which dealt with RV parking were consolidated into a single chapter of the zoning code.
The City continues to receive complaints regarding RV storage in both the front yard and the public right-of-way. Due to the continued complaints, residents expressed a desire to revisit the RV ordinance with respect to the amount of time that an RV can be stored in the public right-ofway and the availability of RV parking permits. Therefore, on November 23, 2021, the City Council approved an initiation of Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapters 10.24 and 18.156 of the San Dimas Municipal Code with an emphasis on reducing the number of days that an RV may be parked overnight within the public right-of-way (Attachment 3).
On April 6, 2023, the Planning Commission heard the item and voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 1663, recommending approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 to the City Council (Attachment 2).
On May 23, 2023, the item was scheduled for a public hearing at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. However, the item was not heard as it was pulled from the agenda, and it was requested that Staff present the item to the City Council at a future Study Session.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The San Dimas Municipal Code (SDMC) allows an RV to be stored long-term on residential properties by parking the RV within the rear yard or RV side yard of a single-family residence. In these cases, the RV yard shall be behind the main building line of the residence and must have a 3.5-inch thick concrete slab for the RV to park on (See Figure 1 below). A resident may also park an RV temporarily at their property by obtaining a temporary RV parking permit, free of charge, which allows a resident to park an RV on their driveway for up to two (2) days for loading and unloading purposes. These temporary parking permits cannot be obtained for consecutive periods. A resident can also obtain a permit to park an RV, temporarily, within the public right-ofway. These permits cost $2, allow for a resident to park an RV for up to three (3) days on a public street, and cannot be obtained for consecutive periods.
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Combined, the two (2) permits available to RV owners create a situation where an RV can be kept in the front of a house long-term by combining the two (2) types of permits. A resident can park an RV in the driveway for two (2) days, move the RV to the public right-of-way for one (1) day and then move the RV back to the driveway for two (2) more days. This sequence can be repeatedly endlessly, essentially allowing for the permitted storage of an RV in front of a residence.
Staff is proposing to combine the two (2) recreational vehicle parking permits, creating a single Recreational Vehicle Overnight parking permit that would allow for up to 72 hours of temporary parking. This parking could be in the driveway, in the public right-of-way or a combination of the two. Residents would be restricted to a maximum total of twelve (12) 24-hour permit periods in any given month, and concurrent permits, either for the residence or the RV, would not be permitted. Staff believes this will give RV owners an adequate number of days per month to load and unload an RV for use, while eliminating the possibility of RVs being stored on driveways or on streets for long periods of time. The proposed code text would also eliminate the possibility of using a neighbor’s address to obtain a permit for consecutive periods, as the permits will be tied to both the residence and the RV.
In addition to amending the recreational vehicle parking permit, Staff has also rewritten the code sections regarding temporary overnight parking permits and annual overnight parking permits to ensure that all three (3) types of permits found within Chapter 10.24, Temporary Overnight Parking Permit, Annual Overnight Parking Permit and Recreational Vehicle Parking Permit, share a common structure, making them easier for both residents and Staff to understand. The permitting process has not been drastically changed and has the same general requirements as the previous permits. Staff has also completed a minor cleanup of Chapter 18.156 to ensure it complies with the updated permit types and timeframes, and to clarify some ambiguous language.
All the proposed changes Chapters 10.24 and 18.156 are included as Attachment 1. Lastly, due Figure 1. Diagrams showing RV parking areas on typical lots.
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to the amount and type of changes Staff has made to Chapter 10.24, the original code section is attached as Attachment 4 to this report for reference.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth Fichtelman
Associate Planner
Attachments:
1. Proposed Code Text
2. Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution PC-1663, April 6, 2023
3. City Council Staff Report, November 23, 2021
4. San Dimas Municipal Code, Section 10.24
New text in blue underlined
Deleted text in red and struck
Existing text moved from other section in green
Chapter 10.24
PARKING
Sections:
10.24.010 Hours prohibited.
10.24.020 General Provisions All-night parking permit
10.24.025 Limitation on number of parking permits.
10.24.030 Limitation on number of parking permits. Permit- Application
10.24.040 Temporary overnight parking permit. Permit –Application-Fee
10.24.050 Annual overnight parking permit. Permit-Application-Investigation.
10.24.055 Permit—Disabled Persons.
10.24.060 Recreational vehicle overnight parking permit. Permit—Application—Fee.
10.24.060 Permit—Application—Appeal.
10.24.070 Permit—Public utility vehicles—Police, fire department personnel.
10.24.080 Permit—Voidable conditions.
10.24.090 Commercial vehicles—Time limit.
10.24.095 Parking prohibited on certain streets.
10.24.096 Blue Curb Law—Purpose.
10.24.097 Blue Curb Law—Definition and designation.
10.24.100 Removal of vehicles parked over seventy-two consecutive hours.
10.24.104 Designation of streets or highways on which stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited or restricted.
10.24.110 Restriction of parking on designated equestrian trails.
10.24.010 Hours prohibited.
No person shall stop, stand, or park any motor vehicle on any street, alley or municipal parking lot in the city between the hours of two a.m. and five a.m. of any day except as provided by Sections 10.24.010 through
10.24.080.
The public works department shall erect signs giving notice of such parking restrictions at each major entrance and municipal parking lot of the city. (Ord. 1013 § 1, 1994; Ord. 650 § 1, 1978; prior code § 32-2(a))
10.24.020 General Provisions All-night parking permit
A. No temporary coverings such as tarps or cloth screens are permitted on any vehicle parked on the street or driveway. Fitted covers are permitted and may be used as long as they are specifically designed for the vehicle. All fitted covers shall be properly maintained pursuant to the standards of the San Dimas Municipal Code, Chapter 8.14
B. No commercial vehicle may be parked overnight on any city street or in a residential driveway.
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10.24.025 030 Limitation on number of parking permits.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, on any public street having a width of twenty-six feet, curb to curb, or less, where parking is restricted to one side of the street, no more than one parking permit as provided by this chapter, shall be issued for any one residence on that street. However, if no on-site parking exists for a residence fronting on such street, then an additional parking permit may be issued. (Ord. 964 § 1, 1991)
10.24.040 Temporary All-overnight parking permit.
A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any motor vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the City of San Dimas chief of police, an all-night a temporary overnight parking permit validly issued in the manner described in this Sectionin Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080, an all-night parking permit shall not be issued to any motor vehicle which exceeds any of the following size restrictions:
1. Length of twenty-three feet;
2. Height of fourteen feet;
3. Width of eight feet.
C. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
D. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to RVs parked temporarily on the street (up to a maximum of three days) for loading and unloading purposes with a valid temporary overnight permit.
ED.The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to moving vans parked temporarily on the street for no more than one three nights with a valid temporary permit. (Ord. 1141 § 1, 2004; Ord. 846 § 1, 1986; prior code § 32-2(b))
E. Temporary overnight parking permits shall be purchased online at the City of San Dimas website or at City Hall during regular business hours. The permit shall include the name and address of the applicant, the license plate number of the vehicle, the make, model and year of the vehicle, and any other information which the issuing body may deem necessary.
F. No permit shall be issued unless a permit fee is paid in an amount determined by the City Council.
G. Permits shall be automatically void if transferred to another person or vehicle without the written approval of the City of San Dimas. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable.
Applications for all-night parking permits shall be made to the chief of police, upon forms provided by him, which shall reflect the name and address of the applicant; the license number and motor vehicle number of the vehicle; the make, model and type of vehicle; the reasons for the permit request; and such other information as the chief of police may deem necessary. No fee need accompany applications by police or fire department offices or agencies of the employees thereof. (Prior code § 32-2(c))
10.24.025 Limitation on number of parking permits.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, on any public street having a width of twenty-six feet, curb to curb, or less, where parking is restricted to one side of the street, no more than one parking permit as provided by this chapter, shall be issued for any one residence on that street. However, if no on-site parking Attachment 1
exists for a residence fronting on such street, then an additional parking permit may be issued. (Ord. 964 § 1, 1991)
10.24.040 Annual All-overnight parking permit.
A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any motor vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the City of San Dimas, an annual overnight parking permit validly issued in the manner described in this Section in Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080, an annual overnight parking permit shall not be issued to any motor vehicle which exceeds any of the following size restrictions:
1. Length of twenty-three feet;
2. Height of fourteen feet;
3. Width of eight feet.
C. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
D. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to RVs parked temporarily on the street (up to a maximum of three days) for loading and unloading purposes with a valid temporary overnight permit.
D. An annual overnight parking permit may be issued to any San Dimas resident, subject to the following conditions:
1. Permits may only be issued to passenger vehicles. Commercial vehicles and recreational vehicles are ineligible for an annual overnight parking permit.
2. The legal owner of the vehicle must reside at the address where the vehicle will be parked.
3. All garage and driveway spaces at an address must be utilized for parking by vehicles registered to said address before an annual overnight parking permit will be issued for that address.
E. Applications for an Annual Overnight Parking Permit.
1. Applications for an annual overnight parking permit shall be made upon forms provided by the City of San Dimas and shall include all information and materials prescribed by such form and any other such information which may be deemed necessary to complete the required review.
2. No application shall be accepted unless a permit fee is submitted therewith in an amount determined by the City Council. No fee need accompany applications by police or fire department offices, or agencies of the employees thereof, or those of public utilities under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission.
3. Upon receipt of an application for a permit, together with the fee therefor, the chief of police City Staff shall conduct an investigation to determine whether such permit shall be issued. If, as a result of such investigation, City Staff determines that there is inadequate off-street parking at the applicant’s residence, for the parking of the vehicle described in the application, the chief of police City shall issue a permit. If the investigation discloses and the chief of police City Staff so finds that such off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be refused. The applicant shall be advised of the reasons for such denial, in writing, by the chief of police, by mail, addressed to the applicant at his/her last known address. If a permit is denied in this manner, the accompanying permit fee shall not be refunded to the applicant. (Prior code § 32-2(e)).
4. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Staff, after such investigation and denial based thereon, may file, in writing, a notice of appeal with the City Clerk Director of Community Development, who shall place the matter on the City Council’s agenda for review by the City Council and give the applicant written Attachment 1
notice of the time and place of such review. The City Council Director of Community Development shall review the decision of City Staff and determine whether off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant. If it is found that such parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be denied.
The decision of the city council Director shall be final. (Prior code § 32-2(f)) F. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the San Dimas Municipal Code to the contrary, whenever an application for an annual overnight parking permit is filed, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, by a disabled person, and for a motor vehicle which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, then said annual overnight parking permit shall be issued without investigation or the requirement that there be any of the findings set forth in Section 10.24.030 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. Any application filed by a disabled person shall be exempt from the fees otherwise provided for in Section 10.24.030 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. (Ord. 583 § 1, 1977)
G. Permits shall automatically be void if transferred to another person or vehicle without the written approval of the City, or if any vehicle for which such permit has been issued is left parked or standing upon highway a city street for seventy-two or more consecutive hours. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable. (Ord. 388 § 1, 1973; prior code § 32-2(h))
10.24.050 Permit—Application—Fee. Recreational vehicle overnight parking permit A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any recreational vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the City of San Dimas, a recreational vehicle parking permit validly issued in the manner described below.
B. RVs, as described in Section 18.156.100(B)(2) of the San Dimas Municipal Code, may be parked temporarily on a private driveway in the front yard or on a public street for loading and unloading purposes with a valid recreational vehicle parking permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Permits may be issued for 24 to 72- hour periods.
2. Permits may not be issued for consecutive periods to either a given address or a given recreational vehicle.
3. Permits shall only be issued to a residential property.
4. Permits shall not exceed a maximum of 12, 24-hour periods in any calendar month.
5. No more than one recreational vehicle parking permit shall be issued to a single property at any given time.
6. A tow vehicle must be attached to a non-motorized recreational vehicle at all times when parked on a public street.
7. A recreational vehicle parked on a public street must be parked in front of the property to which the permit was issued.
8. Permits are not valid unless displayed in the location designated by the City.
9. Permits may be denied or revoked at the discretion of the City.
C. Any recreational vehicle parking permit applies to the RV itself. Switching tow vehicles does not exempt a user from the above conditions and restrictions.
D. Recreational vehicle parking permits shall be purchased online at the City of San Dimas website or at City Hall during regular business hours, and the permit shall include the name and address of the applicant, the license plate number of the vehicle, the make and year of vehicle, and any other information which the issuing body may deem necessary.
E. No permit shall be issued unless a permit fee is submitted in an amount determined by the City Council.
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F. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
G. Permits shall automatically be voided if transferred to another vehicle without the written approval of the City of San Dimas. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable.
No application shall be accepted unless a permit fee is submitted therewith in the amount of forty dollars, except for applications submitted after July 1st of any year shall be required to be accompanied by a permit fee of twenty dollars. If, for any reason, the application is denied, the accompanying permit fee shall not be refunded to the applicant. If a permit is issued as provided in this section, it may be renewed yearly upon the filing of an application thereof and the payment of the annual fee of twenty-four dollars. If, pursuant to Section
10.24.060, a permit is granted after an appeal to the city manager or designee, and the permit is for six months or less, the permit fee shall be twenty dollars. No fee shall accompany the applications by public utilities under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission. (Ord. 1141 § 2, 2004; Ord. 812 § 1, 1984; Ord. 336 § 1, 1971; prior code § 32-2(d))
10.24.050 Permit—Application—Investigation.
Upon receipt of an application for a permit, together with the fee therefor, the chief of police shall conduct an investigation to determine whether such permit shall be issued. If, as a result of such investigation, the chief of police determines that there is inadequate off-street parking at the applicant’s residence, or reasonably available to the applicant within three hundred feet of such residence, for the parking of the vehicle described in the application, the chief of police shall issue a permit. If the investigation discloses and the chief of police so finds that such off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be refused. The applicant shall be advised of the reasons for such denial, in writing, by the chief of police, by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the applicant at his last known address. (Prior code § 32-2(e))
10.24.055 Permit—Disabled persons.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the San Dimas Municipal Code to the contrary, whenever an application for an all-night parking permit is filed, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, by a disabled person, and for a motor vehicle which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, then said all-night parking permit shall be issued without investigation or the requirement that there be any of the findings set forth in Section
10.24.050 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. Any application filed by a disabled person shall be exempt from the fees otherwise provided for in Section 10.24.040 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. (Ord. 583 § 1, 1977)
10.24.060 Permit—Application—Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the chief of police, after such investigation and denial based thereon, may file, in writing, a notice of appeal with the city clerk, who shall place the matter on the city council’s agenda for review by the city council and give the applicant written notice of the time and place of such review. The city council shall review the decision of the chief of police and determine whether off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant. If it is found that such parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be denied. The decision of the city council shall be final. (Prior code § 32-2(f)) Attachment 1
10.24.070 Permit—Public utility vehicles—Police, fire department personnel.
In addition to the grounds set forth in Section 10.24.050, the chief of police may also issue a permit covering vehicles owned by public utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission, which vehicles are used for emergency, repair and similar work, and which are required to be maintained at various locations throughout the city. A permit may also be issued to employees of the police, fire or sheriff’s department who are required to be on duty during the period parking is prohibited by this section. Such permit shall be valid only at such times as such persons are actually on duty. (Prior code § 32-2(g))
10.24.080 Permit—Voidable conditions.
Permits shall automatically be void if transferred to another person or vehicle without the written approval of the chief of police, or if any vehicle for which such permit has been issued is left parked or standing upon highway for seventy-two or more consecutive hours. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable. (Ord. 388 § 1, 1973; prior code § 32-2(h))
10.24.090 Commercial vehicles—Time limit.
A. No person shall stop, stand or park any commercial motor vehicle in excess of six thousand pounds, or any commercial trailer, on any street or alley in the city for a consecutive period of time in excess of two hours.
B. The street superintendent shall erect signs giving notice of such parking restriction at each major entrance to the city.
C. This section shall not apply to any commercial motor vehicle or commercial trailer making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located in a residential district, or when such vehicle or trailer is parked in connection with and in aid of the performance of a service to property in that location, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any structure for which a building permit has previously been obtained, when time in addition to the two-hour period is necessary to complete such work.
D. For purposes of this section, a “commercial motor vehicle” is a motor vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used, maintained primarily for the transportation of property, or used for commercial purposes at any time.
E. For purposes of this section, a “commercial trailer” is a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, and designed, used or maintained for the transportation of persons, property, or services for hire, compensation, or profit, or used for commercial purposes at any time. (Ord. 1268 § 2, 2019; Ord. 350 § 1, 1971; prior code § 32-2.1)
10.24.095 Parking prohibited on certain streets.
The city council may, by resolution, designate streets within the city on which parking is prohibited. (Ord. 818 § 1, 1985; Ord. 781 § 1, 1982; Ord. 651 § 1, 1978)
10.24.096 Blue Curb Law—Purpose.
The purpose of the “Blue Curb” ordinance is to provide handicapped people with reserved parking spaces.
The “Blue Curb” ordinance also makes provisions for enforcing these special parking privileges by allowing citation and/or tow-away of vehicles parked in the spaces without proper authorization.
10.24.097 Blue Curb Law—Definition and designation.
A. Uses of Blue Curb Spaces—Persons using “Blue Curb” parking spaces shall comply with the following:
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1. No person shall park or stand any vehicle in a disabled persons parking zone (Blue Curb) unless said vehicle bears a special license or displays a special placard issued under the provisions of Section 9105 or Section 22511.5 of the California Vehicle Code.
2. Blue Curb parking spaces shall be operative twenty-four hours a day, Sundays and holidays included.
3. Parking zones for the physically handicapped are subject to any temporary parking prohibitions established by the city.
B. On-Street Parking. The city engineer shall designate special “Blue Curb” parking spaces for the purpose of providing on-street parking for the exclusive use by physically handicapped persons.
C. Off-Street/Publicly-Owned Facilities. The city manager shall designate parking stalls or spaces in publicly owned, leased or controlled off-street parking facilities for exclusive use by handicapped persons.
D. Off-Street/Privately Financed Facilities. The city hereby declares that there are privately owned and operated parking facilities which may reserve parking stalls for exclusive use by physically handicapped persons.
E. Identification.
1. On-Street “Blue Curb” Spaces. Blue Curb spaces shall be indicated by blue paint on the curb edge of the paved portion of the street. For further identification, the International Symbol of Access may be painted on the Blue curb in white followed by the word “Only”. In addition, a sign not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches with lettering not less than one inch in height shall be posted stating:
a. “Unauthorized Vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations.” or
b. “Unauthorized Vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714-599-1261.” All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground.
2. Off-Street/Publicly-Owned Facilities. Designation of “Blue Curb” parking stalls in publicly financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to and visible from same, a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access.
In addition, a sign not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches in size must be posted either at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to and visible from the reserved stall(s), which states with lettering not less than one inch in height:
“Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations.”
Or,
“Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714 599-1261.” NOTE: The operator of parking facility may then, and only after first contacting the local police or Sheriff’s Department, cause the removal of a violator’s automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground.
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3. Off-Street/Privately Financed Facilities. Designation of “Blue Curb” parking stalls in privately financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to, and visible from same, a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access.
In addition, a sign not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height which states:
“Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714 599-1261.”
10.24.097
This sign shall be posted at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to, and visible from the reserved stall(s).
NOTE: The person in lawful possession of the parking facility may then and only after first contacting the local police or Sheriff’s Department, cause the removal of a violator’s automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
A sign must be posted at the entry to all off-street parking facilities to the effect that the facility is subject to public traffic regulations and control.
All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1978)
10.24.100 Removal of vehicles parked over seventy-two consecutive hours.
A. The chief of police shall remove to a safe place every vehicle which has been parked or left standing upon a highway for seventy-two or more consecutive hours.
B. As used in this section, the words “safe place” include, but are not confined to, any garage, parking lot or open space owned by, maintained by or under the jurisdiction of the county, and every privately owned garage, the owner or proprietor of which will accept such vehicles. (Prior code § 32-3)
10.24.104 Designation of streets or highways on which stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited or restricted.
The city council may by resolution, pursuant to the authorization of Section 22507 of the California Vehicle Code, designate those streets or highways in the city on which the stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited or restricted. (Ord. 767 § 1, 1982)
10.24.110 Restriction of parking on designated equestrian trails.
When signs prohibiting parking are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle, or any trailer, or any designated equestrian trail within the city. (Ord. 901 § 1, 1989) Attachment 1
18.156.100 Vehicle storage in single-family residential zones.
A. Vehicle Storage. No person shall keep, store or otherwise permit any of the following on a lot or parcel of land zoned for residential use:
1. Any vehicle or component thereof used for commercial purposes in excess of ten thousand pounds gross vehicle weight;
2. More than one commercial vehicle or component thereof used for commercial purposes weighing less than ten thousand pounds gross vehicle weight;
3. Any vehicle or component thereof which is located between the public right-of-way and the dwelling unit, not located on either a paved driveway or a driveway surface approved by the director of development services.
B. Recreational Vehicle, Boat and Trailer Parking.
1. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to establish standards for the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, truck camper, and trailers as an accessory use in residential zones in order to protect the integrity, value and character of residential neighborhoods along with public health and safety.
2. Definitions.
a. “Recreational vehicle or RV” means both motorized and non-motorized vehicles that combine transportation and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation or camping. Does not include mobile homes or off-road vehicles. Commercial motor vehicles and commercial trailers as defined in Section
10.24.090 are not considered recreational vehicles.
b. “Motorized recreational vehicle” means a motorhome built on a truck, or bus chassis or a van chassis. The following diagrams represent examples and are not meant to be a complete list of examples:
Motorhome Type A
Motorhome Type C
Attachment 1
c. “Non-motorized recreational vehicle” means a towable recreational vehicle, combining transportation and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation or camping, that can be unhitched.
Examples include conventional travel trailer, fifth-wheel travel trailers, travel trailers with expandable ends, folding camping trailers, and sport utility trailers. Boats, horse trailers, utility trailers for storing recreational vehicles, equipment, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles or personal watercraft stored on trailers utilized for recreational purposes are also considered as non-motorized recreational vehicles. Pickup camper shells that have been removed from the vehicle and stored are considered nonmotorized recreational vehicles. The following diagrams represent examples and are not meant to be a complete list of examples:
Travel Trailer
Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer
Travel Trailer with Expandable Ends
Folding Camping Trailer
Sport Utility Trailer (Toy Hauler)
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Utility Trailer Enclosed
Utility Trailer Open
Utility Horse Trailer
Boat
Personal Watercraft Stored on
Trailer
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Stored on
Trailer
d. Exclusions—Van campers and truck campers are excluded from the recreational vehicle definition because they may be used for non-travel-recreation or -camping trips, such as commuting to work or school.
Attachment 1
Motorhome Type B (Van Camper)
Truck Camper
e. “Park,” “parking,” “parked,” “stored” and “storage” mean on-site parking of recreational vehicles on residential property for a continuous period more than forty-eight twenty-four hours. f. “Front yard” means the required front yard setback and any area between the street and the main building line as shown in the diagrams below. For other unique lot configurations, the director of development services shall determine front yard.
3. Registered Owner. The registered owner of an RV stored on the property must either be the owner of the property or use the property as their primary residence. This subsection shall not apply to a single RV stored on the property as a result of visiting guest(s) for up to seventy-two hours and which is parked in an RV side or rear yard.
4. RV, Boat, Camping Trailer, and Utility Trailer Parking and Storage Standards. a. Accessory Use. Parking or storage may occur as accessory use to the primary residential use of the property and is only allowed on a lot with a habitable residence. b. Front Yards. No parking or storage may occur in the front yard. Temporary parking of an RV on a paved driveway in the front yard shall be allowed for up to 72 consecutive hours two three consecutive days for the purpose of loading, unloading or otherwise prepping and cleaning the RV, subject to a temporary recreational vehicle parking permit as described in Chapter 10.24.15 of the San Dimas Municipal Code, which is attached thereto in plain sight, in the location designated by the director of development services issuing body. Temporary parking of an RV shall not encroach onto the public sidewalk nor encroach into the public right-of-way.
c. Rear Yards. Parking or storage is permitted behind the main building line. d. Side Yards. Parking or storage is permitted behind the main building line.
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e. Parking Surface. Parking and storage shall be paved with Portland cement concrete at least three and one-half inches thick. Proper care shall be taken to prevent gasoline, motor oils, or other hazardous fluids from leaking onto the ground, draining or runoff into storm drain or water course. f. Temporary On-Street Parking. Overnight temporary parking of an RV on public streets is allowed subject to an all-night a recreational vehicle parking permit through as described in Chapter 10.24 of the San Dimas Municipal Code.
g. Temporary Coverings. No temporary coverings such as tarps or cloth screens are permitted. Fitted covers are permitted and may be used as long as they are specifically designed for the RV, boat, camping trailer or utility trailer. All temporary covers shall be properly maintained pursuant to the standards of San Dimas Municipal Code Chapter 8.14. (Ord. 1268 §§ 3,4, 2019; Ord. 1188 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1170 § 8, 2007; Ord. 996 § 5, 1993)
Attachment 1
Attachment 1
Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of April 6, 2023
From: Henry Noh, Director of Community Development
Prepared by: Kenneth Fichtelman, Associate Planner
Subject: Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005; Consideration of a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapter 10.24 of the Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 of the Zoning Code, Vehicle Parking and Storage ____________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
Sections 10.24 of the Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and 18.156 of the Zoning Code, Parking, both deal with the parking of motor vehicles, on city streets and private property, including recreational vehicles.
Based on concerns from residents and the Quality of Life Task Force, Staff has looked into revising the parking requirements for recreational vehicles, specifically with respect to the amount of time that a recreational vehicle can be parked on a driveway or on city streets.
On November 23, 2021, the City Council initiated a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapters 10.24 and 18.156 of the San Dimas Municipal Code with an emphasis on reducing the number of days that an RV may be parked overnight within the public right-of-way.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC-1663 recommending approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 to the City Council, amending Chapter
10.24 of the Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 of the Zoning Code, Vehicle Parking and Storage.
Attachment 2
Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 Page 2
For the Meeting of April 6, 2023
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the recommended action.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Dimas first regulated RV storage in 1973 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 412.
This ordinance regulated that RVs must be parked in an interior side yard behind the front of the residence, must be parked on concrete, and must not block access to a required garage. The ordinance also provided that all new residential projects must include permanent access to a 10’ by 25’ paved storage space for RVs, trailers, boats or similar vehicles.
This original RV storage ordinance remained as is until 2009, when the frequency of resident complaints regarding RVs parked in front yards caused the ordinance to be revisited and amended. At this time, minor changes were made to the RV ordinance to provide greater clarity for staff and residents while elements of the zoning code which dealt with RV parking were consolidated into a single chapter of the zoning code.
The City continues to receive complaints regarding RV storage in both the front yard and the public right-of-way. Due to the continued complaints, during the October 13th meeting of the City’s Quality of Life Task Force, the Task Force expressed a desire to revisit the RV ordinance with respect to the amount of time that an RV can be stored in the public right-of-way and the availability of RV parking permits. Therefore, on November 23, 2021, the City Council approved an initiation of Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapters 10.24 and 18.156 of the San Dimas Municipal Code with an emphasis on reducing the number of days that an RV may be parked overnight within the public right-of-way (Attachment 2).
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The San Dimas Municipal Code (SDMC) allows an RV to be stored long-term on residential properties by parking the RV within the rear yard or RV side yard of a single-family residence. In these cases, the RV yard shall be behind the main building line of the residence and must have a 3.5-inch thick concrete slab for the RV to park on (See Figure 1 below). A resident may also park an RV temporarily at their property by obtaining a temporary RV parking permit, free of charge, which allows a resident to park an RV on their driveway for up to two (2) days for loading and unloading purposes. These temporary parking permits cannot be obtained for consecutive periods. A resident can also obtain a permit to park an RV, temporarily, within the public right-ofway. These permits cost $2, allow for a resident to park an RV for up to three (3) days on a public street, and cannot be obtained for consecutive periods.
Attachment 2
Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 Page 3
For the Meeting of April 6, 2023
Combined, the two (2) permits available to RV owners create a situation where an RV can be kept in the front of a house long-term by combining the two (2) types of permits. A resident can park an RV in the driveway for two (2) days, move the RV to the public right-of-way for one (1) day and then move the RV back to the driveway for two (2) more days. This sequence can be repeatedly endlessly, essentially allowing for the permitted storage of an RV in front of a residence.
Staff is proposing to combine the two (2) recreational vehicle parking permits, creating a single Recreational Vehicle Overnight parking permit that would allow for up to 72 hours of temporary parking. This parking could be in the driveway, in the public right-of-way or a combination of the two. Residents would be restricted to a maximum total of twelve (12) 24-hour permit periods in any given month, and concurrent permits, either for the residence or the RV, would not be permitted. Staff believes this will give RV owners an adequate number of days per month to load and unload an RV for use, while eliminating the possibility of RVs being stored on driveways or on streets for long periods of time. The proposed code text would also eliminate the possibility of using a neighbor’s address to obtain a permit for consecutive periods, as the permits will be tied to both the residence and the RV.
In addition to amending the recreational vehicle parking permit, Staff has also rewritten the code sections regarding temporary overnight parking permits and annual overnight parking permits to ensure that all three (3) types of permits found within Chapter 10.24, Temporary Overnight Parking Permit, Annual Overnight Parking Permit and Recreational Vehicle Parking Permit, share a common structure, making them easier for both residents and Staff to understand. The permitting process has not been drastically changed and has the same general requirements as the previous permits. Staff has also completed a minor cleanup of Chapter 18.156 to ensure it complies with the updated permit types and timeframes, and to clarify some ambiguous language.
All the proposed changes Chapters 10.24 and 18.156 are included as Exhibit A to Attachment 1.
Figure 1. Diagrams showing RV parking areas on typical lots.
Attachment 2
Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 Page 4
For the Meeting of April 6, 2023
Due to the amount and type of changes Staff has made to Chapter 10.24, the original code section is attached as Attachment 3 to this report for reference.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth Fichtelman
Associate Planner
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Resolution PC-1663
2. City Council Staff Report, November 23, 2021
3. San Dimas Municipal Code Section 10.24 Parking
Attachment 2
RESOLUTION PC-1663
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
DIMAS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 21-0005, AN
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 10.24 PARKING, AND CHAPTER 18.156 VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE, OF THE SAN DIMAS MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the San Dimas City Council initiated a Municipal Code Text Amendment to Chapter 10.24 and Chapter 18.156 of the San Dimas Municipal Code at their regular meeting on November 23, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment is described as an amendment to address issues with long term recreational vehicle parking in the driveway and public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Amendment would affect certain parcels of the City within all residential zones; and
WHEREAS, notice was duly given of the public hearing on the matter and that public hearing was held on April 6, 2023 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., with all testimony received being made a part of the public record; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been met for the consideration of whether the project will have a significant effect on the environment. It has been determined that his action is not a project under CEQA, as there will be no direct physical or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the evidence received at the hearing, and for the reasons discussed by the Commissioners at the hearing, the Planning Commission now finds as follows:
A. The proposed Municipal Code Text Amendment will not adversely affect adjoining property as to value, precedent or be detrimental to the area.
The San Dimas Municipal Code allows long-term storage of recreational vehicles in the side or year yard as long as the recreational vehicle is behind the main building line. It also allows RVs to be temporarily parked on a paved driveway in the front yard for up to two consecutive days for the purpose of loading and unloading. The proposed amendment further clarifies the temporary parking criteria to prevent recreational vehicles from being able to be parked for long periods in either residential driveways or in the public right-of-way, improving the streetscape for residents and visitors and improving residential neighborhoods in general. The changes would not adversely affect the value of residential properties and could lead to increased values.
Attachment 2
B. The proposed Municipal Code Text Amendment will further the public health, safety and general welfare.
The proposed Municipal Code Text Amendment will further the general welfare of San Dimas by improving the visual streetscape of neighborhoods. In addition, decreasing the amount of time that recreational vehicles can be parked on driveways and on city streets will further the public safety by cutting down on visual obstructions for both drivers and pedestrians, leading to safer streets.
C. The proposed Municipal Code Text Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Zoning.
Policy HE 1.1 of the Housing Element seeks to “preserve the character, scale, quality, and natural and environmental setting of established residential neighborhoods.” Reducing the amount of time that recreational vehicles can be located on driveways and on city streets preserves the character, quality and setting of established residential neighborhoods. Policy HE 1.5 seeks to “enforce compliance with municipal codes…to maintain the quality of housing and residential neighborhoods.” The revised code sections clarify the municipal codes in regards to recreational vehicle and vehicle parking, making it easier for residents to understand the code and providing greater guidance to those enforcing San Dimas’ municipal codes. In addition, the proposed amendments will further the intent of the Code to not allow long-term storage of recreational vehicles on residential driveways and public streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE FINDINGS, that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 as set forth in Attached Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, the 6th day of April, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
David A. Bratt, Chairman
San Dimas Planning Commission
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Kimberly Neustice, Administrative Analyst
Attachment 2
Exhibit A
New text in blue underlined
Deleted text in red and struck
Existing text moved from other section in green
Chapter 10.24
PARKING
Sections:
10.24.010 Hours prohibited.
10.24.020 All-night Parking Permit General Provisions
10.24.02530 Limitation on number of parking permits.
10.24.030 Permit Application
10.24.040 Permit-Application-Fee Temporary overnight parking permit.
10.24.050 Permit-Application-Investigation. Annual overnight parking permit.
10.24.055 Permit – Disabled persons.
10.24.060 Permit—Application Appeal. Recreational vehicle overnight parking permit.
10.24.070 Permit—Public utility vehicles—Police, fire department personnel.
10.24.080 Permit—Voidable conditions.
10.24.090 Commercial vehicles—Time limit.
10.24.095 Parking prohibited on certain streets.
10.24.096 Blue Curb Law—Purpose.
10.24.097 Blue Curb Law—Definition and designation.
10.24.100 Removal of vehicles parked over seventy-two consecutive hours.
10.24.104 Designation of streets or highways on which stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited or restricted.
10.24.110 Restriction of parking on designated equestrian trails.
10.24.010 Hours prohibited.
No person shall stop, stand, or park any motor vehicle on any street, alley or municipal parking lot in the city between the hours of two a.m. and five a.m. of any day except as provided by Sections 10.24.010 through
10.24.080.
The public works department shall erect signs giving notice of such parking restrictions at each major entrance and municipal parking lot of the city. (Ord. 1013 § 1, 1994; Ord. 650 § 1, 1978; prior code § 32-2(a))
10.24.020 All-night Parking Permit General Provisions
A. No temporary coverings such as tarps or cloth screens are permitted on any vehicle parked on the street or driveway. Fitted covers are permitted and may be used as long as they are specifically designed for the vehicle. All fitted covers shall be properly maintained pursuant to the standards of the San Dimas Municipal Code, Chapter 8.14
B. No commercial vehicle may be parked overnight on any city street or in a residential driveway.
Attachment 2
A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any motor vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the chief of police, an all-night parking permit validly issued in the manner described in Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080, an all-night parking permit shall not be issued to any motor vehicle which exceeds any of the following size restrictions:
1. Length of twenty-three feet;
2. Height of fourteen feet;
3. Width of eight feet.
C. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
D. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to RVs parked temporarily on the street (up to a maximum of three days) for loading and unloading purposes with a valid temporary overnight permit.
E. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to moving vans parked temporarily on the street for no more than one night with a valid temporary permit. (Ord. 1141 § 1, 2004; Ord. 846 § 1, 1986; prior code § 32-2(b))
10.24.02530 Limitation on number of parking permits.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, on any public street having a width of twenty-six feet, curb to curb, or less, where parking is restricted to one side of the street, no more than one parking permit as provided by this chapter, shall be issued for any one residence on that street. However, if no on-site parking exists for a residence fronting on such street, then an additional parking permit may be issued. (Ord. 964 § 1, 1991)
10.24.030 Permit Application Applications for all-night parking permits shall be made to the chief of police, upon forms provided by him, which shall reflect the name and address of the applicant; the license number and motor vehicle number of the vehicle; the make, model and type of vehicle; the reasons for the permit request; and such other information as the chief of police may deem necessary. No fee need accompany applications by police or fire department offices or agencies of the employees thereof. (Prior code § 32-2(c))
10.24.040 Permit – Application-Fee Temporary overnight parking permit.
A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any motor vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the City of San Dimas a temporary overnight parking permit validly issued in the manner described in this Section.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, an all-night parking permit shall not be issued to any motor vehicle which exceeds any of the following size restrictions:
1. Length of twenty-three feet;
2. Height of fourteen feet;
3. Width of eight feet.
C. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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D. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to moving vans parked temporarily on the street for no more than three nights with a valid temporary permit. (Ord. 1141 § 1, 2004; Ord. 846 § 1, 1986; prior code § 32-2(b))
E. The permit shall include the name and address of the applicant, the license plate number of the vehicle, the make, model and year of the vehicle, and any other information which the issuing body may deem necessary.
F. No permit shall be issued unless a permit fee is paid in an amount determined by the City Council.
G. Permits shall be automatically void if transferred to another person or vehicle without the written approval of the City of San Dimas. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable.
10.24.050 Permit – Application Investigation Annual overnight parking permit.
A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any motor vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the City of San Dimas, an annual overnight parking permit validly issued in the manner described in this Section.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section, an annual overnight parking permit shall not be issued to any motor vehicle which exceeds any of the following size restrictions:
1. Length of twenty-three feet;
2. Height of fourteen feet;
3. Width of eight feet.
C. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Attachment 2
D. An annual overnight parking permit may be issued to any San Dimas resident, subject to the following conditions:
1. Permits may only be issued to passenger vehicles. Commercial vehicles and recreational vehicles are ineligible for an annual overnight parking permit.
2. The legal owner of the vehicle must reside at the address where the vehicle will be parked.
3. All garage and driveway spaces at an address must be utilized for parking by vehicles registered to said address before an annual overnight parking permit will be issued for that address.
E. Applications for an Annual Overnight Parking Permit.
1. Applications for an annual overnight parking permit shall be made upon forms provided by the City of San Dimas and shall include all information and materials prescribed by such form and any other such information which may be deemed necessary to complete the required review.
2. No application shall be accepted unless a permit fee is submitted therewith in an amount determined by the City Council. No fee need accompany applications by police or fire department offices, or agencies of the employees thereof, or those of public utilities under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission.
3. Upon receipt of an application for a permit, together with the fee therefor, City Staff shall conduct an investigation to determine whether such permit shall be issued. If, as a result of such investigation, City Staff determines that there is inadequate off-street parking at the applicant’s residence, for the parking of the vehicle described in the application, the City shall issue a permit. If the investigation discloses and City Staff so finds that such off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be refused. The applicant shall be advised of the reasons for such denial, in writing, by mail, addressed to the applicant at his/her last known address. If a permit is denied in this manner, the accompanying permit fee shall not be refunded to the applicant. (Prior code § 32-2(e)).
4. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Staff, after such investigation and denial based thereon, may file, in writing, a notice of appeal with the Director of Community Development. The Director of Community Development shall review the decision of City Staff and determine whether off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant. If it is found that such parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be denied. The decision of the Director shall be final. (Prior code § 32-2(f)) F. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the San Dimas Municipal Code to the contrary, whenever an application for an annual overnight parking permit is filed, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, by a disabled person, and for a motor vehicle which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, then said annual overnight parking permit shall be issued without investigation or the requirement that there be any of the findings set forth in Section 10.24.030 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. Any application filed by a disabled person shall be exempt from the fees otherwise provided for in Section 10.24.030 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. (Ord. 583 § 1, 1977)
G. Permits shall automatically be void if transferred to another person or vehicle without the written approval of the City, or if any vehicle for which such permit has been issued is left parked or standing upon a city street for seventy-two or more consecutive hours. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable. (Ord. 388 § 1, 1973; prior code § 32-2(h)) Attachment 2
Upon receipt of an application for a permit, together with the fee therefor, the chief of police shall conduct an investigation to determine whether such permit shall be issued. If, as a result of such investigation, the chief of police determines that there is inadequate off-street parking at the applicant’s residence, or reasonably available to the applicant within three hundred feet of such residence, for the parking of the vehicle described in the application, the chief of police shall issue a permit. If the investigation discloses and the chief of police so finds that such off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be refused. The applicant shall be advised of the reasons for such denial, in writing, by the chief of police, by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the applicant at his last known address. (Prior code § 32-2(e))
10.24.055 Permit—Disabled persons.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the San Dimas Municipal Code to the contrary, whenever an application for an all-night parking permit is filed, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, by a disabled person, and for a motor vehicle which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, then said all-night parking permit shall be issued without investigation or the requirement that there be any of the findings set forth in Section
10.24.050 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. Any application filed by a disabled person shall be exempt from the fees otherwise provided for in Section 10.24.040 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. (Ord. 583 § 1, 1977)
10.24.060 Permit—Application Appeal. Recreational vehicle overnight parking permit A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any recreational vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the City of San Dimas, a recreational vehicle parking permit validly issued in the manner described below.
B. RVs, as described in Section 18.156.100(B)(2) of the San Dimas Municipal Code, may be parked temporarily on a private driveway in the front yard or on a public street for loading and unloading purposes with a valid recreational vehicle parking permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Permits may be issued for 24 to 72- hour periods.
2. Permits may not be issued for consecutive periods to either a given address or a given recreational vehicle.
3. Permits shall only be issued to a residential property.
4. Permits shall not exceed a maximum of twelve (12), 24-hour periods in any calendar month.
5. No more than one recreational vehicle parking permit shall be issued to a single property at any given time.
6. A tow vehicle must be attached to a non-motorized recreational vehicle at all times when parked on a public street.
7. A recreational vehicle parked on a public street must be parked in front of the property to which the permit was issued.
8. Permits are not valid unless displayed in the location designated by the City.
9. Permits may be denied or revoked at the discretion of the City.
C. Any recreational vehicle parking permit applies to the RV itself. Switching tow vehicles does not exempt a user from the above conditions and restrictions.
D. The permit shall include the name and address of the applicant, the license plate number of the vehicle, the make and year of vehicle, and any other information which the issuing body may deem necessary.
E. No permit shall be issued unless a permit fee is submitted in an amount determined by the City Council.
Attachment 2
F. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
G. Permits shall automatically be voided if transferred to another vehicle without the written approval of the City of San Dimas. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the chief of police, after such investigation and denial based thereon, may file, in writing, a notice of appeal with the city clerk, who shall place the matter on the city council’s agenda for review by the city council and give the applicant written notice of the time and place of such review. The city council shall review the decision of the chief of police and determine whether off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant. If it is found that such parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be denied. The decision of the city council shall be final. (Prior code § 32-2(f))
10.24.070 Permit—Public utility vehicles—Police, fire department personnel.
In addition to the grounds set forth in Section 10.24.050, the chief of police may also issue a permit covering vehicles owned by public utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission, which vehicles are used for emergency, repair and similar work, and which are required to be maintained at various locations throughout the city. A permit may also be issued to employees of the police, fire or sheriff’s department who are required to be on duty during the period parking is prohibited by this section. Such permit shall be valid only at such times as such persons are actually on duty. (Prior code § 32-2(g))
10.24.080 Permit—Voidable conditions.
Permits shall automatically be void if transferred to another person or vehicle without the written approval of the chief of police, or if any vehicle for which such permit has been issued is left parked or standing upon highway for seventy-two or more consecutive hours. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable. (Ord. 388 § 1, 1973; prior code § 32-2(h))
10.24.090 Commercial vehicles—Time limit.
A. No person shall stop, stand or park any commercial motor vehicle in excess of six thousand pounds, or any commercial trailer, on any street or alley in the city for a consecutive period of time in excess of two hours.
B. The street superintendent shall erect signs giving notice of such parking restriction at each major entrance to the city.
C. This section shall not apply to any commercial motor vehicle or commercial trailer making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located in a residential district, or when such vehicle or trailer is parked in connection with and in aid of the performance of a service to property in that location, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any structure for which a building permit has previously been obtained, when time in addition to the two-hour period is necessary to complete such work.
D. For purposes of this section, a “commercial motor vehicle” is a motor vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used, maintained primarily for the transportation of property, or used for commercial purposes at any time.
E. For purposes of this section, a “commercial trailer” is a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, and designed, used or maintained for Attachment 2
the transportation of persons, property, or services for hire, compensation, or profit, or used for commercial purposes at any time. (Ord. 1268 § 2, 2019; Ord. 350 § 1, 1971; prior code § 32-2.1)
10.24.095 Parking prohibited on certain streets.
The city council may, by resolution, designate streets within the city on which parking is prohibited. (Ord. 818 § 1, 1985; Ord. 781 § 1, 1982; Ord. 651 § 1, 1978)
10.24.096 Blue Curb Law—Purpose.
The purpose of the “Blue Curb” ordinance is to provide handicapped people with reserved parking spaces.
The “Blue Curb” ordinance also makes provisions for enforcing these special parking privileges by allowing citation and/or tow-away of vehicles parked in the spaces without proper authorization.
10.24.097 Blue Curb Law—Definition and designation.
A. Uses of Blue Curb Spaces—Persons using “Blue Curb” parking spaces shall comply with the following:
1. No person shall park or stand any vehicle in a disabled persons parking zone (Blue Curb) unless said vehicle bears a special license or displays a special placard issued under the provisions of Section 9105 or Section 22511.5 of the California Vehicle Code.
2. Blue Curb parking spaces shall be operative twenty-four hours a day, Sundays and holidays included.
3. Parking zones for the physically handicapped are subject to any temporary parking prohibitions established by the city.
B. On-Street Parking. The city engineer shall designate special “Blue Curb” parking spaces for the purpose of providing on-street parking for the exclusive use by physically handicapped persons.
C. Off-Street/Publicly-Owned Facilities. The city manager shall designate parking stalls or spaces in publicly owned, leased or controlled off-street parking facilities for exclusive use by handicapped persons.
D. Off-Street/Privately Financed Facilities. The city hereby declares that there are privately owned and operated parking facilities which may reserve parking stalls for exclusive use by physically handicapped persons.
E. Identification.
1. On-Street “Blue Curb” Spaces. Blue Curb spaces shall be indicated by blue paint on the curb edge of the paved portion of the street. For further identification, the International Symbol of Access may be painted on the Blue curb in white followed by the word “Only”. In addition, a sign not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches with lettering not less than one inch in height shall be posted stating:
a. “Unauthorized Vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations.” or
b. “Unauthorized Vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714-599-1261.” Attachment 2
All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground.
2. Off-Street/Publicly-Owned Facilities. Designation of “Blue Curb” parking stalls in publicly financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to and visible from same, a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access.
In addition, a sign not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches in size must be posted either at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to and visible from the reserved stall(s), which states with lettering not less than one inch in height:
“Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations.”
Or,
“Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714 599-1261.” NOTE: The operator of parking facility may then, and only after first contacting the local police or Sheriff’s Department, cause the removal of a violator’s automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground.
3. Off-Street/Privately Financed Facilities. Designation of “Blue Curb” parking stalls in privately financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to, and visible from same, a sign consisting of the International Symbol of Access.
In addition, a sign not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height which states:
“Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714 599-1261.”
10.24.097
This sign shall be posted at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to, and visible from the reserved stall(s).
NOTE: The person in lawful possession of the parking facility may then and only after first contacting the local police or Sheriff’s Department, cause the removal of a violator’s automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
A sign must be posted at the entry to all off-street parking facilities to the effect that the facility is subject to public traffic regulations and control.
All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground. (Ord. 604 § 1, 1978)
10.24.100 Removal of vehicles parked over seventy-two consecutive hours.
A. The chief of police shall remove to a safe place every vehicle which has been parked or left standing upon a highway for seventy-two or more consecutive hours.
B. As used in this section, the words “safe place” include, but are not confined to, any garage, parking lot or open space owned by, maintained by or under the jurisdiction of the county, and every privately owned garage, the owner or proprietor of which will accept such vehicles. (Prior code § 32-3) Attachment 2
10.24.104 Designation of streets or highways on which stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited or restricted.
The city council may by resolution, pursuant to the authorization of Section 22507 of the California Vehicle Code, designate those streets or highways in the city on which the stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles is prohibited or restricted. (Ord. 767 § 1, 1982)
10.24.110 Restriction of parking on designated equestrian trails.
When signs prohibiting parking are in place giving notice thereof, no person shall stop, stand or park any motor vehicle, or any trailer, or any designated equestrian trail within the city. (Ord. 901 § 1, 1989)
18.156.100 Vehicle storage in single-family residential zones.
A. Vehicle Storage. No person shall keep, store or otherwise permit any of the following on a lot or parcel of land zoned for residential use:
1. Any vehicle or component thereof used for commercial purposes in excess of ten thousand pounds gross vehicle weight;
2. More than one commercial vehicle or component thereof used for commercial purposes weighing less than ten thousand pounds gross vehicle weight;
3. Any vehicle or component thereof which is located between the public right-of-way and the dwelling unit, not located on either a paved driveway or a driveway surface approved by the director of development services.
B. Recreational Vehicle, Boat and Trailer Parking.
1. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to establish standards for the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, truck camper, and trailers as an accessory use in residential zones in order to protect the integrity, value and character of residential neighborhoods along with public health and safety.
2. Definitions.
a. “Recreational vehicle or RV” means both motorized and non-motorized vehicles that combine transportation and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation or camping. Does not include mobile homes or off-road vehicles. Commercial motor vehicles and commercial trailers as defined in Section 10.24.090 are not considered recreational vehicles. b. “Motorized recreational vehicle” means a motorhome built on a truck, or bus chassis or a van chassis. The following diagrams represent examples and are not meant to be a complete list of examples:
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Motorhome Type A
Motorhome Type C
c. “Non-motorized recreational vehicle” means a towable recreational vehicle, combining transportation and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation or camping, that can be unhitched. Examples include conventional travel trailer, fifth-wheel travel trailers, travel trailers with expandable ends, folding camping trailers, and sport utility trailers. Boats, horse trailers, utility trailers for storing recreational vehicles, equipment, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles or personal watercraft stored on trailers utilized for recreational purposes are also considered as non-motorized recreational vehicles. Pickup camper shells that have been removed from the vehicle and stored are considered non-motorized recreational vehicles. The following diagrams represent examples and are not meant to be a complete list of examples:
Travel Trailer
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d. Exclusions—Van campers and truck campers are excluded from the recreational vehicle definition because they may be used for non-travel-recreation or -camping trips, such as commuting to work or school.
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e. “Park,” “parking,” “parked,” “stored” and “storage” mean on-site parking of recreational vehicles on residential property for any continuous period more than forty-eight hours. f. “Front yard” means the required front yard setback and any area between the street and the main building line as shown in the diagrams below. For other unique lot configurations, the director of development services shall determine front yard.
3. Registered Owner. The registered owner of an RV stored on the property must either be the owner of the property or use the property as their primary residence. This subsection shall not apply to a single RV stored on the property as a result of visiting guest(s) for up to seventy-two hours and which is parked in an RV side or rear yard.
4. RV, Boat, Camping Trailer, and Utility Trailer Parking and Storage Standards. a. Accessory Use. Parking or storage may occur as accessory use to the primary residential use of the property and is only allowed on a lot with a habitable residence. b. Front Yards. No parking or storage may occur in the front yard. Temporary parking of an RV on a paved driveway in the front yard shall be allowed for up to 72 consecutive hours two three consecutive days for the purpose of loading, unloading or otherwise prepping and cleaning the RV, subject to a temporary recreational vehicle parking permit as described in Chapter
10.24.15 of the San Dimas Municipal Code, which is attached thereto in plain sight, in the location designated by the director of development servicesissuing body. Temporary parking of an RV shall not encroach onto the public sidewalk nor encroach into the public right-of-way. c. Rear Yards. Parking or storage is permitted behind the main building line Attachment 2
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d. Side Yards. Parking or storage is permitted behind the main building line. e. Parking Surface. Parking and storage shall be paved with Portland cement concrete at least three and one-half inches thick. Proper care shall be taken to prevent gasoline, motor oils, or other hazardous fluids from leaking onto the ground, draining or runoff into storm drain or water course.
f. Temporary On-Street Parking. Overnight temporary parking of an RV on public streets is allowed subject to an all-night a recreational vehicle parking permit through as described in Chapter 10.24 of the San Dimas Municipal Code.
g. Temporary Coverings. No temporary coverings such as tarps or cloth screens are permitted.
Fitted covers are permitted and may be used as long as they are specifically designed for the RV, boat, camping trailer or utility trailer. All temporary covers shall be properly maintained pursuant to the standards of San Dimas Municipal Code Chapter 8.14. (Ord. 1268 §§ 3,4, 2019; Ord. 1188 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1170 § 8, 2007; Ord. 996 § 5, 1993)
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Attachment 2
Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of November 23, 2021
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Ken Fichtelman, Associate Planner
Subject: Consideration to initiate a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Chapter
10.24 Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 Vehicle Parking and Storage, of the San Dimas Municipal Code
____________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council initiate a Municipal Code Text Amendment (MCTA) to amend Chapter 18.24 Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 Vehicle Parking and Storage of the San Dimas Municipal Code.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the City. The proposed amendments would consider a fee increase for annual overnight parking, overnight RV parking, and parking violations.
SUMMARY
Due to concerns regarding the amount of time that Recreational Vehicles (RV) can be parked on the public right-of-way and feedback from the Quality of Life Task Force, Staff is requesting the City Council initiate a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend two chapters of the San Dimas Municipal Code which pertain to RV parking. Staff is proposing that two (2) chapters, Chapter 18.24 Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter 18.156 Vehicle Parking and Storage of the San Dimas Municipal Code, be amended with regards to the amount of time that an RV may be parked in the public right-of-way and the fees that San Dimas charges pertaining to overnight parking.
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Consideration to initiate a Municipal Code Text Amendment Page 2 For the Meeting of November 23, 2021
BACKGROUND
The City of San Dimas first regulated RV storage in 1973 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 412.
This ordinance regulated that RVs must be parked in an interior side yard behind the front of the residence, must be parked on concrete, and must not block access to a required garage. The ordinance also provided that all new residential projects must include permanent access to a 10- foot by 25-foot paved storage space for RVs, trailers, boats or similar vehicles.
This original RV storage ordinance remained as is until 2009, when the frequency of resident complaints regarding RVs parked in front yards caused the ordinance to be revisited and amended. The 2009 amendment (Ordinance No. 1188) included minor revisions to the RV ordinance to provide greater clarity for Staff and residents, to allow for temporary RV parking in the front yard for up to two (2) consecutive days for the purpose of loading, unloading or otherwise prepping and cleaning the RV, subject to a temporary permit, and consolidated different sections of the Code pertaining to RV standards into a single chapter of the zoning code.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The 2009 amendments are still in effect and continue to allow residents to temporarily park RVs in the front yard for up to two (2) consecutive days for the purpose of loading, unloading or otherwise prepping and cleaning the RV. However, an on-going concern from community members that has not been addressed is the number of days that RVs can be parked in the public right-of-way. Therefore, at the October 13, 2021 Quality of Life Task Force meeting, the Task Force discussed concerns regarding the current RV ordinance. They raised concerns with people circumventing the intent of the Code to park their RVs in the public right-of-way in a manner more conductive to storage instead of the intent of utilizing the right-of-way for the loading and unloading of the RVs.
Subsection D of Section 10.24.020 of the Code regulates RV street parking in the City and the highlighted :
Section 10.24.020 – All-night parking permit
A. The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any motor vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the chief of police, an allnight parking permit validly issued in the manner described in Sections
10.24.010 through 10.24.080.
B. Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080, an all-night parking permit shall not be issued to any motor vehicle which exceeds any of the following size restrictions:
1. Length of twenty-three feet;
2. Height of fourteen feet;
3. Width of eight feet.
C. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
D. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to RVs parked temporarily on the street (up to a maximum of three days) for loading and unloading purposes with a valid temporary overnight permit.
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E. The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to moving vans parked temporarily on the street for no more than one night with a valid temporary permit. (Ord. 1141 § 1, 2004; Ord. 846 § 1, 1986; prior code § 32- 2(b))
As written, the Code allows RVs to be parked in the public right-of-way for up to three (3) consecutive days before having to move the RV out of the City limits for a 24-hour period, after which a permit for an additional three (3) days can be issued. Therefore, allowing RVs to be parked in the public right-of-way for up to 24 days a month. Options to address this concern, such as limiting the number of days per month, increasing fees, or allowing longer extended permits with a higher permit fee were discussed. They also discussed the possibility of increasing the RV parking permit fees from the current $2.00 per night.
As a result of the Task Force’s discussion and on-going community concerns with the RV ordinance, Staff is requesting the City Council to initiate a MCTA to amend two chapters of the San Dimas Municipal Code; Chapter 10.24 Vehicles and Traffic Code, Parking, and Chapter
18.156 Vehicle Parking and Storage. Staff will be specifically looking at limiting the number of days in a month in which an RV can be parked in the public right-of-way. Staff will also perform a fee survey to determine if the fees that the City of San Dimas charges for annual parking permits, overnight RV parking permits, and parking violations are comparable with the fees of nearby surrounding cities. In addition, Staff will review both chapters collectively to perform a cleanup of ambiguous language and any inconsistencies that may be currently present in the Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The MCTA is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be determined with certainty that the MCTA will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Fichtelman, Associate Planner
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