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Recommendation to request City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Section 10.24.078 to prohibit parking of oversized and recreational vehicles on City rights-of-way within residential neighborhoods; and, amending LBMC Section 10.24.078 relating to the oversized and recreational vehicle parking permit process. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Long Beach residents have complaints relating to oversized and recreational vehicle (RV) impacts, especially in residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. The problem is worse in neighborhoods that lack adequate parking for its residents, as an RV can take three or four normal-sized parking spaces. Additionally, these large vehicles can sometimes create sight issues at intersections, driveways, and alleys.
The City has enforcement tools available to address some of these issues, but they are out of date and inconsistent with neighboring communities. The LBMC and California Vehicle Code have several sections defining parking restrictions for oversized vehicles. When reviewed together, these sections can be confusing and appear to be contradictory.
On March 6, 2017, the Department of Public Works transmitted a memo (Exhibit A) with an update on the oversized vehicle and RV restriction program, which provided answers to the City Council’s questions, detailed the regulations of other local cities, California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission) requirements, enforcement and legality of LBMC Section 10.18.040, and provided recommendations for amending the LBMC.
Staff proposes amending the LBMC to restrict parking of oversized vehicles and RVs in residential areas citywide and post parking prohibition signs at all streets crossing city boundaries entering the City of Long Beach. Signs would also be posted at all freeway exit ramps within the city. For residential areas within the Local Coastal Program, the Coastal Commission will have to be consulted. The City will need to...
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