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Home My WebLink AboutApprove for Introduction Ordinance No. 4338 Amending Hunting 2000 Main Street, of .- iNU4.4,6, Huntington Beach,CA LW4A0 aouai 92648 �_ Cityof Huntington Beach g APPROVED FOR ADOPTION yF \�o�r 6-0-1 G couNTY ciN,/� (TWINING-ABSENT) File #: 25-726 MEETING DATE: 9/16/2025 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: Adopt Ordinance No. 4338 Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.44.060 - Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations -Approved for Introduction September 2, 2025, by a vote of 7-0 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: Adopt 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." 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 City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 9/10/2025 powered by LegistarTM 274 File #: 25-726 MEETING DATE: 9/16/2025 California Health and Safety Code. However, the current ordinance language is not specific enough and has caused confusion among residents about which vehicles are actually restricted. Because the wording "over 84 inches wide" appears without being clearly linked to the 22-foot length standard, some have interpreted the code to mean that only vehicles both over 22 feet long and over 84 inches wide are prohibited. This has created a loophole that members of the public have used to dispute citations, particularly in cases involving vehicles that exceed one dimension limit but not the other. Additionally, the ordinance lacks specific provisions addressing non-motorized trailers, further complicating enforcement. Ordinance No. 4338 addresses these concerns by making two key updates to the existing code. First, Section A has been revised to clearly state that vehicles are restricted if they exceed either 22 feet in length or 84 inches in width, and to clarify how both dimensions are measured, specifying that length and width must be taken from the furthest or widest point of the vehicle, including any extensions or attachments. This clarification will ensure consistent enforcement and eliminate ambiguity about which vehicles qualify as oversized. Second, a new Section C has been added to prohibit the parking of any non-motorized trailer, regardless of size or whether it is attached to a vehicle. This addition aims to close a common enforcement gap and provide tools to manage the long-term storage of trailers, such as boat trailers and utility trailers. The revised ordinance maintains the City's flexibility to grant exemptions through HBMC Section 10.44.062 and 10.44.065, allowing residents to obtain temporary permits for oversized vehicles in certain cases, including loading and unloading, visitor accommodations, or short-term work or medical needs. Ordinance No. 4338 will take effect 30 days after adoption, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36937. Environmental Status: This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 8 - Public Safety, Strategy A - Community-wide comprehensive risk reduction program to optimize public safety's emergency response and reduce the number of calls. For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan. Attachment(s): 1. Ordinance No. 4338 City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 9/10/2025 powered by LegistarTM 275 File #: 25-726 MEETING DATE: 9/16/2025 2. HBMC 10.44.060 3. Exceptions to 10.44.060 City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 9/10/2025 powered by LegistarTM 276 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 The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.44.060 Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations. Except as provided herein, no person shall park or leave standing upon any public highway or alleyway: A. Any motor vehicle, over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide, measured from the extreme forward/widest point to the extreme rear point. Measurements shall include extensions and/or attachments. B. Any recreational vehicle, regardless of size. The term "recreational vehicle" (RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or any successor statute. C. Any non-motorized trailer, regardless of size, whether attached to a motor vehicle or detached. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on September 16 , 2025. Mayor ATT S . APPROVED AS TO FORM: Cit Clerk City Attorney REV D APPRO ED: INIAT 'ND PPROVED: City Manager Police Chief 25-16071/385510 Ord. No. 4338 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, LISA LANE BARNES, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 2, 2025, and was again read to said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 16,2025, and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council. AYES: Kennedy, McKeon,Burns,Van Der Mark, Gruel, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: Twining ABSTAIN: None I,Lisa Lane Barnes,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been published in the Huntington Beach Wave on September 25,2025. 0?4:4141416 In accordance with the City Charter of said City. Lisa Lane Barnes Ci Clerk City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk Senior Deputy Ci Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California LEGISLATIVE DRAFT HBMC CHAPTER 10.44.060 10.44.060 Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations Except as provided herein,no person shall park or leave standing upon any public highway or alleyway: A. Any motor vehicle, over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide, , , measured from the extreme forward/widest point to the extreme rear point. Measurements shall include extensions and/or attachments. B. Any recreational vehicle, regardless of size. Recreational vehicles of any size are not The term "recreational vehicle" (RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and SafetyCode Section 18010 or anysuccessor statute. C. Any non-motorized trailer,regardless of size, whether attached to a motor vehicle or detached. City of Huntington Beach, CA Wednesday,August 13, 2025 Title 10. Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 10.44. PARKING—TIME LIMITS § 10.44.060. Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations. Except as provided herein, no person shall park or leave standing upon any public highway or alleyway: A. Any motor vehicle, over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide, including, but not limited to, buses, motor trucks, trailers, vehicles used or maintained as farm machinery or a special purpose or equipment machine, any non-motorized vehicle such as a semitrailer, recreational vehicle trailer, watercraft trailer, trailer, trailer.coach, utility trailer, unattached trailer, motorcycle trailer, two or more axle camper, or one axle camper, over 84 inches wide, measured from the extreme forward/widest point to the extreme rear point. Measurements shall include extensions and/or attachments. B. Recreational vehicles of any size are not permitted. The term "recreational vehicle" (RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or any successor statute. (1935-11/74, 2115-11/76, 2514-12/81, 2855-12/86, 3699-04/05, 3823-4/09, 4028-8/14, 4155-11/18) 414 City of Huntington Beach,CA Wednesday,August 13,2025 Title 10. Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 10.44. PARKING—TIME LIMITS § 10.44.062. Recreational Vehicle Parking in a Residential District—Special Permits. A. The Police Chief may issue a temporary permit for the overnight parking of a recreational vehicle prohibited by Section 10.44.060 if there is a finding that the vehicle is used on a daily basis and on-premises parking is not reasonably available.A permit issued based on this finding shall not be valid for longer than six months. B. The Police Chief may issue a temporary permit to persons who demonstrate by way of written statement from a licensed medical doctor, that the recreational vehicle prohibited by Section 10.44.060 must be kept near a residence for medical reasons. C. If the applicant can demonstrate, by way of a written statement from a licensed medical doctor, that the condition is permanent and stationary,the chief may,on a case-by-case basis issue a permanent exemption. D. It is unlawful for any person to whom a permit is issued pursuant to Section 10.44.062 of this chapter to transfer,sell, rent or lease such permit or allow such permit to be used by any person other than a guest of that person, either with or without consideration. (3699-4/05,4303-1/16/2024) § 10.44.065. Exceptions. Section 10.44.060 shall not apply to the following: • A. Recreational vehicles or oversized motor vehicles as defined in Section 10.44.060, parked for the purpose of loading, or other short-term use, or unattached trailers provided that a permit has been issued in advance by the Police Chief.The Police Chief, or his or her designee, shall have authority to make and enforce any rules and regulations for or regarding the issuance, administration or enforcement of any permit as set forth in this chapter.A permit may be issued for loading, unloading,or other short-term use not to exceed 24 hours,provided that: 1. No more than 12 such periods are allowed in a calendar month;and 2. No more than three days consecutively;and 3. No more than 144 days in any 12-month period. Such parking shall be limited to the area in front of the residence from which the loading or unloading will occur,or in rea- sonable proximity thereto if the front of the residence is not available for parking.Permits are issued to the oversized vehi- cle as defined in Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and not the drawing vehicle. B. Recreation vehicles not more than 20 feet long and 84 inches wide parked in front of and adjacent to the same residence that the vehicle owner either owns or rents, provided that a permit has been issued in advance by the Police Chief.The Police Chief,or designee,shall have authority to approve,deny,condition,or revoke any permit,and to make and enforce any rules and regulations for or regarding the issuance, administration or enforcement of any permit as set forth in this chapter. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit sleeping in a vehicle. D.' A permit may be used for any oversized motor vehicle parking while used in performing or assisting in performing City permitted services or repairs on residential property.The permit will be valid for 45 days and will be renewed only upon proof that the vehicle is continuing to be used in performing the services described herein not to exceed 90 days in any 12-month period. E. Oversized vehicles as defined in Section 10.44.060 parked upon any public street or highway in a commercial or industrial district between the hours of 6:00 a.m.and 9:00 p.m. (1935-11/74,2115-11/76,2514-12/81,2855-12/86,3699-04/05,3735-5/06,3742-8/06,4028-8/14,4155-11/18,4223- 1/21,4303-1/16/2024) 415 JWZIL:*/4 4b : giasfts. H B Wave PUBLISH DATE: 09/25/2025 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4338 Adopted by the City Council on September 16, 2025 "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" SYNOPSIS: Ordinance No. 4338 makes two key updates to the existing code. First, Section A has been revised to clearly state that vehicles are restricted if they exceed either 22 feet in length or 84 inches in width, and clarifies how both dimensions are measured, specifying that length and width must be taken from the furthest or widest point of the vehicle, including any extensions or attachments. This clarification ensures consistent enforcement and eliminates ambiguity about which vehicles qualify as oversized. Second, a new Section C has been added to prohibit the parking of any non-motorized trailer, regardless of size or whether it is attached to a vehicle. This addition aims to close a common enforcement gap and provides tools to manage the long-term storage of trailers, such as boat trailers and utility trailers. The revised ordinance maintains the City's flexibility to grant exemptions through HBMC Section 10.44.062 and 10.44.065, allowing residents to obtain temporary permits for oversized vehicles in certain cases, including loading and unloading, visitor accommodations, or short-term work or medical needs. COPIES OF THIS.ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held September 16, 2025 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: Twining This ordinance is effective October 16, 2025. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 714-536-5227 LISA LANE BARNES, ELECTED CITY CLERK 7: Column OFFICIAL AD PROOF This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run in Huntington Beach Wave on the dates indicated below. If changes are needed, please contact us prior to deadline at(714) 796-2209. Notice ID: IrOYYD1ffBU6gWzI2Hrd I Proof Updated:Sep.17,2025 at 06:11pm PDT Notice Name: Synopsis-Ord No.4338 I Publisher ID:0011756360 See Proof on Next Page This is not an invoice.Below is an estimated price,and it is subject to change.You will receive an invoice with the final price upon invoice creation by the publisher. FILER FILING FOR Donna Switzer Huntington Beach Wave donna.switzer@surfcity-hb.org (714)374-1649 Columns Wide: 5 Ad Class: Legals Total Column Inches: 27.66 Number of Lines: 52 09/25/2025:City Notices Notice 419.96 Subtotal $419.96 Tax $0.00 Processing Fee $0.00 Total $419.96 Synopsis - Ord No. 4338 - Page 1 of 2 HB Wave PUBLISH DATE:09/25/2025 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4338 Adopted by the City Council on September 16,2025 "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" SYNOPSIS: Ordinance No.4338 makes two Key updates to the existing code. First, Section A has been revised to clearly state that vehicles are restricted if they exceed either 22 feet in length or 84 inches In width, and clarifies how both dimensions are measured, specifying that length and width must be taken from the furthest or widest point of the vehicle,including any extensions or attachments.This clarification ensures consistent enforcement and eliminates ambiguity about which vehicles qualify as-oversized. Second,a new Section C has been added to prohibit the parking of any non-motorized trailer, regardless of size or whether it is attached to a vehicle.This addition alms to close a common enforcement gap and provides tools to manage the long-term storage of trailers,such as boat trailers and utility trailers. The.revised ordinance maintains the City's flexibility to grant exemptions through HBMC Section 10.44.062.and 10.44.065,allowing residents to obtain temporary permits for oversized vehicles in certain cases, including loading and unloading, visitor accommodations,or short-term work or medical needs. COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held September 16,2025 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kennedy,McKeon,Burns,Van Der Mark,Gruel,Williams NOES: None ABSENT: Twining This ordinance Is effective October 16,2025. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET " HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648 714-536-5227 LISA LANE BARNES,ELECTED CITY CLERK Huntington Beach Wave Published:9/25/25 Synopsis - Ord No. 4338 - Page 2 of 2 FONOUNTA elk THE IN VALLEY VIEW 1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine Irvine, California 92614 (714) 796-2209 legals@inlandnewspapers.com City of Huntington Beach - City Clerk's Office 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Account Number: 5272431 Ad Order Number: 0011756360 Customer's Reference/PO Number: Publication: Huntington Beach Wave Publication Dates: 09/25/2025 Total Amount: $419.96 Payment Amount: $0.00 Amount Due: $419.96 Notice ID: IrOYYD1ffBU6gWzI2Hrd Invoice Text: HB Wave PUBLISH DATE: 09/25/2025 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO.4338 Adopted by the City Council on September 16, 2025 "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"SYNOPSIS: Ordinance No.4338 makes two key updates to the existing code. First, Section A has been revised to clearly state that vehicles are restricted if they exceed either 22 feet in length or 84 inches in width,and clarifies how both dimensions are measured, specifying that length and width must be taken from the furthest or widest point of the vehicle, including any extensions or attachments.This clarification ensures consistent enforcement and eliminates ambiguity about which vehicles qualify as oversized. Second,a new Section C has been added to prohibit the parking of any non- motorized trailer, regardless of size or whether it is attached to a vehicle.This addition aims to close a common enforcement gap and provides tools to manage the long- term storage of trailers, such as boat trailers and utility trailers. The revised ordinance maintains the City's flexibility to grant exemptions through HBMC Section 10.44.062 and 10.44.065,allowing residents to obtain temporary permits for oversized vehicles in certain cases, including loading and unloading,visitor accommodations,or short- term work or medical needs. COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held September 16, 2025 by the following roll call vote:AYES: Kennedy, McKeon, Burns,Van Der Mark, Gruel, Synopsis - Ord No. 4338 - Page 1 of 2 See Proof on Next Page IMeALUDES THE OU ELLEY M VALLEY VIEW Huntington Beach Wave 1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine Irvine,California 92614 (714)796-2209 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Orange County I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: 09/2512025 I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date: Sep 25, 2025. Cante9Ir S ture Synopsis - Ord No. 4338 - Page 1 of 2 • H B Wave PUBLISH DATE:09/25/2025 . CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • - LEGAL NOTICE .ORDINANCE NO.4338 Adopted.by the City Council on September 16,2025 • "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" SYNOPSIS: Ordinance No.4338 makes two key updates to the existing code. First, Section A has been.revised to clearly state that vehicles are restricted If they exceed either 22 feet • in length or 84 inches in width, and clarifies how both dimensions are measured, specifying that length and Width must be taken from the furthest or widest point of the vehicle,Including any extensions or attachments.This clarification ensures,consistent enforcement and eliminates ambiguity about which vehicles qualify as oversized. Second,a new Section C has been added to prohibit the parking of any non-motorized trailer, regardless of size or whether it is attached to a vehicle.This addition aims to close a common enforcement.gap and provides tools to manage the long-term storage of trailers,such as boat trailers and utility trailers. The revised ordinance,maintains the City's flexibility to grant exemptions through HBMC Section 10.44.062 and 10.44.065,allowing residents to obtain temporary permits for oversized vehicles in certain cases, Including loading and unloading, visitor accommodations,or short-term work or medical needs. • • COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE iN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. - PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held September 16,2025 by the following roll call vote: AYES: . Kennedy,McKeon, Burns,Van Der Mark,Gruel,Williams NOES: None ABSENT: Twining This ordinance is effective October 16,2025. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET • .HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92648 714-536-5227 • LISA LANE BARNES,ELECTED CITY CLERK Huntington Beach Wave Published:9/25/25 • • • • Synopsis - Ord No. 4338 - Page 2 of 2 tt'r,AT irdgT0.y ti 2000 Main Street, of .-;_• s3:;::. Huntington Beach,CA e`er;'%.�sA• v+ 92648 City of Huntington Beach APPROVED FOR IN'iRODUCTION 7-0 File#: 25-663 MEETING DATE: 9/2/2025 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: Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4338 Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.44.060 - Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations 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: 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." 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 City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed an 8/28/2025 powered by Legistar° 409 File#: 25-663 ___...__ _ . .__._ .. ... ._.._. ..._._...__....._._...... . ._ MEETING DATE: 9/2/2025 and has caused confusion among residents about which vehicles are actually restricted. Because the wording "over 84 inches wide" appears without being clearly linked to the 22-foot length standard, some have interpreted the code to mean that only vehicles both over 22 feet long and over 84 inches wide are prohibited. This has created a loophole that members of the public have used to dispute citations, particularly in cases involving vehicles that exceed one dimension limit but not the other. Additionally, the ordinance lacks specific provisions addressing non-motorized trailers, further complicating enforcement. Ordinance No. 4338 addresses these concerns by making two key updates to the existing code. First, Section A has been revised to clearly state that vehicles are restricted if they exceed either 22 feet in length or 84 inches in width, and to clarify how both dimensions are measured, specifying that length and width must be taken from the furthest or widest point of the vehicle, including any extensions or attachments. This clarification will ensure consistent enforcement and eliminate ambiguity about which vehicles qualify as oversized. Second, a new Section C has been added to prohibit the parking of any non-motorized trailer, regardless of size or whether it is attached to a vehicle. This addition aims to close a common enforcement gap and provide tools to manage the long-term storage of trailers, such as boat trailers and utility trailers. The revised ordinance maintains the City's flexibility to grant exemptions through HBMC Section 10.44.062 and 10.44.065, allowing residents to obtain temporary permits for oversized vehicles in certain cases, including loading and unloading, visitor accommodations, or short-term work or medical needs. Ordinance No. 4338 will take effect 30 days after adoption, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36937. Environmental Status: This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 8 - Public Safety, Strategy A- Community-wide comprehensive risk reduction program to optimize public safety's emergency response and reduce the number of calls. For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan. Attachment(s): 1. Ordinance No. 4338 2. HBMC 10.44.060 City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 8/28/2025 powered by Legistar*M 410 _ _ .... ._.. ..._.... .......... ... ..__. ._._. ._._... -............._.._......_ ... .... ._. .... . .._....._.......�._........ _. . . DATE: 9/2/2025 File#: 25-663 MEETING DATE: 0 3. Exceptions to 10.44.060 City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 8/28/2025 powered by LegistarTT" 411 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 The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.44.060 Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations. Except as provided herein,no person shall park or leave standing upon any public highway or alleyway: A. Any motor vehicle, over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide,measured from the extreme forward/widest point to the extreme rear point. Measurements shall include extensions and/or attachments. B. Any recreational vehicle,regardless of size. The term "recreational vehicle" (RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or any successor statute. C. Any non-motorized trailer,regardless of size, whether attached to a motor vehicle or detached. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on , 2025. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Attorney.'.'. REVIEWED AND APPROVED: IN IATF ND a PPROVED: City Manager Police Chief 25-16071/385510 277 1 I � LEGISLATIVE DRAFT HBMC CHAPTER 10.44.060 10.44.060 Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations Except as provided herein,no person shall,park or leave standing upon any public highway or alleyway: A. Any motor vehicle, over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide,including,but not limited to,buses, motor trucks,trailers,vehicles used or maintained as ann machinery or a special purpese-er equipment machine, any non motorized vehicle such as a semitrailer,recreational vehicle trailer, watercraft trailer,trailer,trailer coach,utility trailer,unattached trailer,motorcycle trailer,two or vle ^ xle ^ ,.81 inches wide measured from the extreme forward/widest point to the extreme rear point.Measurements shall include extensions and/or attachments. B. Any recreational vehicle,regardless,of size. Recreational vehicles of any size are not permitted. The term"recreational vehicle".(RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or any successor.statute. C. Any non-motorized trailer,regardless of size,whether attached to a motor vehicle or detached. Af � l II f$j 278 City of Huntington Beach, CA Wednesday,August 13,2025 Title 10. Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 10.44. PARKING—TIME LIMITS § 10.44.060. Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations. Except as provided herein, no person shall park or leave standing upon any public highway or alleyway: A. Any motor vehicle, over 22 feet long or 84 inches wide, including, but not limited to, buses, motor trucks, trailers, vehicles used or maintained as farm machinery or a special purpose or equipment machine, any non-motorized vehicle such as a semitrailer, recreational vehicle trailer, watercraft trailer, trailer, trailer coach, utility trailer, unattached trailer, motorcycle trailer, two or more axle camper, or one axle camper, over 84 inches wide, measured from the extreme forward/widest point to the extreme rear point. Measurements shall include extensions and/or attachments. B. Recreational vehicles of any size are not permitted. The term "recreational vehicle" (RV) shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010 or any successor statute. (1935-11/74, 2115-11/76, 2514-12/81, 2855-12/86, 3699-04/05, 3823-4/09, 4028-8/14, 4155-11/18) 279 City of Huntington Beach,CA Wednesday,August 13,2025 Title 10. Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 10.44. PARKING—TIME LIMITS 10.44.062. Recreational Vehicle Parkingin a Residential District—Special Permits. § p A. The Police Chief may issue a temporary permit for the overnight parking of a recreational vehicle prohibited by Section 10.44.060 if there is a finding that the vehicle is used on a daily basis and on-premises parking is not reasonably available.A permit issued based on this finding shall not be valid for longer than six months. B. The Police Chief may issue a temporary permit to persons who demonstrate by way of written statement from a licensed medical doctor, that the recreational vehicle prohibited by Section 10.44.060 must be kept near a residence for medical reasons. C. If the applicant can demonstrate, by way of a written statement from a licensed medical doctor, that the condition is permanent and stationary,the chief may,on a case-by-case basis issue a permanent exemption. D. It is unlawful for any person to whom a permit is issued pursuant to Section 10.44.062 of this chapter to transfer, sell, rent or lease such permit or allow such permit to be used by any person other than a guest of that person, either with or without consideration. (3699-4/05,4303-1/16/2024) § 10.44.065. Exceptions. Section 10.44.060 shall not apply to the following: A. Recreational vehicles or oversized motor vehicles as defined in Section 10.44.060, parked for the purpose of loading, or other short-term use, or unattached trailers provided that a permit has been issued in advance by the Police Chief.The Police Chief, or his or her designee, shall have authority to make and enforce any rules and regulations for or regarding the issuance, administration or enforcement of any permit as set forth in this chapter.A permit may be issued for loading, unloading,or other short-term use not to exceed 24 hours, provided that: 1. No more than 12 such periods are allowed in a calendar month;and 2. No more than three days consecutively;and 3. No more than 144 days in any 12-month period. Such parking shall be limited to the area in front of the residence from which the loading or unloading will occur,or in rea- sonable proximity thereto if the front of the residence is not available for parking. Permits are issued to the oversized vehi- cle as defined in Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and not the drawing vehicle. B. Recreation vehicles not more than 20 feet long and 84 inches wide parked in front of and adjacent to the same residence that the vehicle owner either owns or rents, provided that a permit has been issued in advance by the Police Chief.The Police Chief,or designee,shall have authority to approve,deny,condition, or revoke any permit,and to make and enforce any rules and regulations for or regarding the issuance, administration or enforcement of any permit as set forth in this chapter. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit sleeping in a vehicle. D. A permit may be used for any oversized motor vehicle parking while used in performing or assisting in performing City permitted services or repairs on residential property.The permit will be valid for 45 days and will be renewed only upon proof that the vehicle is continuing to be used in performing the services described herein not to exceed 90 days in any 12-month period. E. Oversized vehicles as defined in Section 10.44.060 parked upon any public street or highway in a commercial or industrial district between the hours of 6:00 a.m.and 9:00 p.m. (1935-11/74,2115-11/76,2514-12/81,2855-12/86,3699-04/05,3735-5/06,3742-8/06,4028-8/14,4155-11/18,4223- 1/21,4303-1/16/2024) 280