1) 69.11 Truck and Boat parking limited
This is probably the biggest change to the parking code, considering it has the potential to affect the entire city. The purpose of this code change is to reduce damage to city streets, allow for ease of parking, and increase visibility on roadways.
First, on reducing the damage to city streets: City streets are designed for commerce, or vehicles traveling on them, and not specifically designed to place heavy objects on them long term. The weight of a vehicle is taken into consideration for parking. This code section covers vehicles that are not allowed to park for anything other than loading and unloading and performing work, but could easily be described as any vehicle requiring the driver to possess a CDL class A or B to operate it.
Second, allowing for ease of parking and reducing damage to city streets: Any unattached trailer cannot be parked on the roadway. Previously, the city had a 48-hour restriction to any motorized vehicle; however, trailers are not defined as a motorized vehicle and therefore would not be restricted. This allowed for trailers, campers, and other non-motorized items to sit for extended periods with the city not being able to affect them. Additionally, the front hitch of these trailers allows for a large amount of weight to be supported in a small area on the roadway. This has historically caused damage to streets and the need for repairs.
Third, increasing visibility: This is accomplished by removing unattached trailers, including campers, from the roadway. The city has implemented a standard for oversized vehicles from being parked on the roadway for anything other than loading and unloading or performing work. The size is greater than 10 feet wide or 30 feet long.
2) 69.10 All night parking prohibited updates
This lists all the city-owned areas that restrict the ability to park overnight. The addition to this part of the code is to restrict parking in the parking lots of City-owned parks. All parks are listed as no parking from 2-6 a.m. This was meant to ensure that people who desire to use the park have allotted parking spaces, and it also allows Parks and Rec staff to perform maintenance on or around the parking areas.
3) 69.08 No parking zones update
The update to no parking zones is primarily focused on the housing area located south of Nevada High School. In this area, parking is now restricted to one side of the roadway to allow for emergency vehicle assess. Also, 14th Street between H Avenue and J Avenue is restricted to one side.
The City and Public Safety Department’s goal is to gain compliance by educating the public on what these code updates mean. With this in mind, officers will not initially be issuing parking tickets for violations to these ordinances.
**As with any parking restrictions, exceptions to the posted code may be authorized by the Chief of Police**