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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 17, 1992 (45)OF 4� CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ot4row�'`. AGEND, T`T`_ iudi fy Lodi Municipal Code Section 10.52.050 on Coilm)ercial Vehicle Parking Restrictions MEETING DATE: June 17, 1992 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council modify Lodi Municipal Code Section 10.52.050 increasing commercial vehicle parking restrictions. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the January 2, 1992 Council meeting, City Council reviewed the attached letter (Exhibit A) from North Mills Avenue residents. City Council requested Public Works staff to review complaints about commercial vehicles parking on both sides of North Mills Avenue. Staff has also considered this request due to other commercial vehicle parking complaints. The City's current commercial vehicle parking restrictions do not allow trucks to park on any street in a residential district, defining "residential" district as residentially zoned areas designated by the City zoning code ("R" districts) (see Exhibit 9. Currently, commercial vehicles can legally park on the west side of North Mills since the adjacent property is zoned heavy industrial. Public Works staff reviewed with the City Attorney, Municipal Court judges, and Police Chief, three options to alleviate these types of problems: Interpret Vehicle Code Section 22507 (see Exhibit C) to allow the City to prohibit parking of vehicles over 6 feet in height on any portion of streets. With City Council approval and signs posted, this would prohibit large commercial vehicles from parking near posted driveways or other problem areas. 2) Install no -parking zones as commercial vehicle problems occur. 3) Revise our zoning ordinance such that where both sides of a street are zoned differently, the more restrictive zone applies to the entire street. This would mean both sides of North dills Avenue would be a "residential district". Currently, the zones are split in the center of the street which causes some enforcement problems, especially if there is a short segment zoned industrial in a "residential district". APPROVED: THOMAS A. PETERSON City Manager CC-? CMQDLMC/TXTW.02M (CO.COM) June 9, 1992 Modify Lodi Municipal Code Section 10.52.050 or? Commercial Vehicle Parking Restrictions June 17, 1992 Page 2 Option 1 has potential legal problems by interpreting the Code section to regulate parking of commercial vehicles over 6 feet high on a I I portions of streets instead of within 100 feet of an intersection. There may be a risk of challenge and possible invalidation of the ordinance ifvAe post signs other than within 100 feet of an intersection. Also, the need for additional signs is a problem. Option 2, posting of "no parking" signs to regulate commercial vehicle parking could create other problems such as taking away parking spaces which are in high demand. Staff recommends Option 3, modifying the zoning ordinance such that where both sides of a street are zoned differently the more restrictive zone applies to the entire street except on State highways, streets with four or more through lanes, and where the residential side has reverse frontage. The areas this affects are shown on the attached map (Exhibit D). This w i I I allow commercial vehicles to continue to park on the south side of Kettleman Lane, adjacent to the Vineyard Shopping Center, and south side of Turner Road, adjacent to the River Point Shopping Center, but not allow commercial vehicle parking on either side of North Mills Avenue, south of Turner Road, or South Church Street, south of Kettleman Lane. FUNDING: Not applicable. J i Jack L. Ronsko Public Works Director Prepared by Paula J. Fernandet, Associate Traffic Engineer JLR/PJF/ I m Attachments CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Exhibit B LO- ; f�"�►r�I viPAL L E 1052.050 Parking restrictions. A. It is unlawful to parka commercial vehicle exceeding a maximum gross weight of five tons on any street in a residential district. For the purposes of this section. "residential district" is defined as residentially zoned areas des- ignated by the city zoning code (any" R-•• district) and includes schools. parks. playgrounds. community centers. churches. museums. golf courses (excluding miniature golf courses) and similar recreational uses of a noncom- mercial nature. and public utility service buildings where they are located in a resi- dential district. B. This section shall not prohibit parking of commercial vehicles in the process of being loaded or unloaded. (Ord. 1410 § I (part). 1987) CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT r Exhibit e VEHICLE CODE Sac 2Z5© -f 22507. Local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the stopping. parking. or standing of vehicles. including. but not limited to, vehicles which arc six i'Llet cr more in height (including any load thereon) within IW feet of any intersection, on certain sheets or highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day. The ordinance or resolution may include a designation of certain streets upon which preferential parking privileges are given to residents and merchants adjacent to the streets for their use and the use of their guests, under which the residents and merchants may be issued a permit or permits which exempt them from the prohibition or restriction of the ordinance or resolution. With the exception of alleys, no such ordinance or resolution shall apply until sigm or markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed. A Imall ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section may contain provisions which are reasonable and necessary to ensure the effectiveness of a preferential parking program. Amended Ch. 1070. Stals. 1963. Effective September 20, 1965. Amended Ch. 531, Stats. 19m. F'ifective. November 10. 19119. Amended Ch. I102, Stats. 1916. Effective January 1. 1977. Amended Ch. 140, Slats. 1980. Effective January 1. 1961 Amended Ch. 181, Stats. 1984. F.ffertivc .roan i. 19!15. Amended Ch. 912. Stats. 19(15. Effective amara I. IW. - Amended Ch. 455, Stats. 19137, Effective Jamear); I. 1988. GIN COUNCIL MES W. PINKERTON, Mayor PHILLIP A. PENNINO Mayor Pro Tempore DAVID M. HINCH MAN )ACK A. SIEGLOCK JOHNR. (Randy) SNIDER The G ce CITY OF LODI CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI. CALIFORNIA 9WAl-1910 (209) 334-5634 FAX UNi 333.6795 June 11, 1992 THOMASA. PETERSON City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk BOB McNATT City Attorney SUBJECT: Modify Lodi Municipal Code Section 10.52.050 on Commet6al Vehicle Parking Restrictions Dear Property Owner/Resident: Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item that will be discussed at the City C ,enc i' meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting w i I 1 be held in the City Council Chamber, 6a rn e g i e Forum, 305 West Pine Street. 1'0o are welcome to attend. If you wish to communicate with the City Council, please contact Alice Reimche, City Clerk, at ( 209) 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item, please call t ne at (209) 333-6706. ek.:-Ronsko c�s Director JLR/ lm Enclosure cc: City .Clerk NMODLMC/TXTw.02M 11 a Femander o r &NAME &ADD &CITY The Gre R idence Mr. Patrick Kelly ON Oqw4mm lbs. Jean rand Ms. LuVerna Benson Boom