REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Thoby Archer, Lieutenant and Kimberly Rodriguez, Management Analyst
Subject:
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Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4338 Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.44.060 - Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations
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Statement of Issue:
Staff recommends amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.44.060 to clarify and expand regulations concerning oversized vehicle parking on public city streets and alleys. The proposed changes add a new restriction on non-motorized trailers and make the language clearer to ensure it can be better enforced. This addresses community concerns and meets operational needs.
Financial Impact:
There is no direct financial impact associated with the adoption of this ordinance. The amendment does not require a change to the existing parking bail schedule.
Recommended Action:
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Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4338, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Oversized Vehicle Parking."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Oversized vehicle parking remains a recurring issue in the City of Huntington Beach, particularly in residential neighborhoods where large vehicles and trailers can obstruct visibility, limit street access, and negatively impact neighborhood aesthetics. The existing language in Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.44.060 restricts the parking of motor vehicles that exceed 22 feet in length or 84 inches in width, and prohibits recreational vehicles of any size, as defined by the California Health and Safety Code. However, the current ordinance language is not specific enough and has caused confusion among residents...
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