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Ordinance — First Reading: Chapter 36 SAMC October 1, 2019 Page 2 City staff is proposing to restrict Oversized Vehicles on City streets pursuant to the City's police power, as granted broadly under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution. Permits for temporary overnight parking of recreational vehicles will be authorized to accommodate City residents who are expecting guests, or who are preparing for or returning from vacations. The proposed ordinance describes Oversized Vehicles as any vehicle, including any attached trailers, vehicles or loads thereon, that exceeds 22 feet in length or 7 feet in height. Recreational Vehicles are described as any camp trailer, park trailer, camper, trailer coach, or house car, as defined in Vehicle Code and/or California Health and Safety Code, or any boat, dune buggy, and all -terrain vehicle ("ATV") used primarily for recreational purposes. The proposed ordinance would prohibit the parking of Oversized Vehicles between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and would prohibit parking of Oversized Vehicles within 50 feet of any intersection. The prohibitions would not apply to any Oversized Vehicle parked while a driver is unloading or providing services to or on a property in the block in which such Oversized Vehicle is parked or left standing. The prohibitions also do not apply to government vehicles, school buses, or vehicles displaying a valid permit. Once appropriate signage is posted, a violation of SAMC Section 34-149 shall be a misdemeanor with a Court determined fine of up to $1,000. Alternatively, the violation may be addressed by the officer through the use of an administrative citation. Fines for administrative citations are $120.48 for the first violation, $240.97 for the second violation, and $602.42 for the third violation. Section 36-153 outlines the process for issuing permits to residents who are preparing for or returning from vacation. There will be no charge for permits. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (Support neighborhood vitality and livability.). FISCAL IMPACT Fines will be deposited in the Police Department's Administrative Citations revenue account (no. 01114002 55600). David Valentin Chief of Police Santa Ana Police Department Exhibit: 1. Ordinance APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Kathryn Downs, CPA Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency 50A-2