I. RECOMMENDATION:
Review, Approve and Waive First Reading of Ordinance 817 related to Commercial Vehicle Parking in the City of Coalinga.
II. BACKGROUND:
This is in response to a future agenda item to clarify the status of commercial parking in the City of Coalinga. This item was tabled September 6th, 2018.
III. DISCUSSION:
The Coalinga Municipal code has several sections that deal with commercial parking in a variety of ways. First there can be no commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Outside of the residential area restriction, a commercial vehicle over 6000 pounds can not park on the street between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am with a couple of minor exclusions. Then there is another section that prohibits parking of a commercial truck 9000 pounds or greater on a city street for longer than four hours. This ordinance is effective only if there are signs placed notifying the public of the restriction.
These ordinances are confusing and are difficult to enforce. In 2009, there was an unsuccessful attempt to pass a clarification ordinance designating areas where commercial trucks could park. Staff has done extensive research into neighboring city ordinances and is proposing a new ordinance.
Staff is recommending that the two commercial truck ordinances in Title 4 be replaced by this proposed ordinance. This ordinance consolidates the gross vehicle weight at 10,000 pounds for a commercial vehicle. It contains examples of restricted vehicles. It gives the Council the ability to designate truck parking areas. Finally it has a maximum time limit a commercial vehicle can be legally parked in a designated area.
Staff believes that this will simplify the process for commercial truck parking and give the Council the necessary flexibility needed to address needs as they come up.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not pass the ordinance
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
Minor cost to the city to acquire the proper signage to notify the public.
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