Dear Resident:
Hermosa Beach Police Department Public Notice
The Hermosa Beach Police Department will begin enforcement of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 10.32.340 beginning on Monday, August 10, 2015. This municipal code requires all oversized vehicles to have a permit to park in the city unless the vehicle displays a valid disabled persons, or disabled veterans, license plate or placard. Details on the requirements of the municipal code and procedures for the purchase of the permits are contained in this notice. Enforcement of this municipal code is necessary to keep the streets clear, to prevent traffic collisions, to facilitate the free flow of vehicular traffic, to improve parking, and to ensure public safety. Oversized vehicle permits must be purchased and displayed by August 10, 2015. Any oversized vehicle parked in the city after August 10, 2015 without a valid Oversized Vehicle Permit will be subject to citation and can be towed at owner’s expense. Permits are $40.00 each and can be obtained at the Finance Cashier’s Office located at Hermosa Beach City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, California, 90254. The office can be contacted at (310) 318-0217 or (310) 318-0223 and is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday thru Thursday, excluding City recognized holidays. Thank you for your understanding and compliance. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Services Division at (310) 318-0209. HBMC 10.32.340 Parking of Oversized Vehicles A. For purposes of this Section, "Oversized Vehicle" shall mean any vehicle, as defined by Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code, or combination of vehicles, which exceeds twenty (20) feet in length, seven (7) feet in width, or eight (8) feet in height, exclusive of projecting lights or devices allowed by Sections 35109 or 35110 of the California Vehicle Code, as may be amended. Oversized Vehicle does not include pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles, which are less than twenty-five (25) feet in length and eighty-two (82) inches in height. B. Except as provided in this Section, no person shall park or leave standing any Oversized Vehicle upon any public street or highway in the City. C. The prohibitions contained in this Section shall not apply to any of the following:
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1. Oversized Vehicles for which an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit has been issued in accordance with this Section; 2. Oversized Vehicles parked or left standing as a result of a mechanical breakdown so as to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours; 3. Commercial vehicles making pickups or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise, or while providing services to a residence, including, but not limited to, yard maintenance, pool care and maintenance, repair and construction services; 4. Tow trucks and similar vehicles that are in the course of providing services; 5. Public or utility vehicles that are in the course of providing services; 6. Any public emergency vehicle; 7. The parking of any Oversized Vehicle during the pendency of any state of emergency declared to exist within the City of Hermosa Beach; and 8. Oversized Vehicles displaying valid license plates or placards for disabled persons and disabled veterans, provided that the vehicles are parked in compliance with Vehicle Code Section 22511.5, as may be amended from time to time. D. Issuance of Permits 1. Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits shall be issued by the Finance Department. The Finance Director shall be responsible for establishing policies, administering procedures and disseminating information to the public regarding the distribution of Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits at City Hall. 2. Permits may be issued only to City of Hermosa Beach Residents, and only for (1) Oversized Vehicle registered to the resident; or (2) Oversized Vehicles registered to an out-of-town guest who will be staying with a resident. 3. Each person desiring an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit shall file with the City of Hermosa Beach Finance Department a completed City application form containing the following: a. The name, address, and phone number of the registered owner of designated Oversized Vehicle, and if different, the resident applicant; b. Proof of applicant residency. Acceptable proof of residency must be current and must include the following: i. California Driver’s License or California Identification Card and one of the following: Page 2 of 4
ii. Property Tax Bill or Public Utility Bill (telephone bills are not acceptable); c. The registration from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or equivalent agency in another state, for the Oversized Vehicle; d. The license number, make, and model of designated Oversized Vehicle; e. The dates for which the permit is requested; f. The dates and duration of any and all Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits issued to the applicant within the immediately preceding ninety (90) day period; g. Additional information the Finance or Police Department may require; h. The signature of the applicant under penalty of perjury. E. Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits will be issued upon payment of a fee that will be established by Resolution of the City Council and upon demonstration that the applicant is eligible for a permit in accordance with this Section. F. Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits issued and approved by the Finance Department shall include the license plate number of the designated Oversized Vehicle, the date of issuance, the day of its expiration and a prominent designation that it is a resident or a guest permit. G. Permits shall be displayed in the lower driver’s side of the windshield or nearest window of the Oversized Vehicle for which it has been issued so that it is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle. H. An Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. An Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit will be valid from 12:00 P.M. one (1) day until expiration, as set forth on the permit. Upon expiration of the permit, the applicant may apply for and be granted additional Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits if the applicant still qualifies under the conditions set forth in this Section. 1. In no event shall any person, residence and/or designated Oversized Vehicle be issued more than eight (8) Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits within any ninety (90) day period and no more than thirtytwo (32) Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits in any calendar year. 2. In no event shall any person, residence and/or designated Oversized Vehicle be issued more than four (4) consecutive Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits at one time for a vehicle registered to a resident’s guest. In no event shall any person, residence and/or designated Oversized Vehicle or Trailer be issued more than ten (10) Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits in any calendar year for a vehicle registered to a resident’s guest. Page 3 of 4
I. Oversized Vehicles parked in the City with a valid permit shall pay any applicable parking meter charges, and any vehicle occupying more than one space shall pay the parking meter charge for all spaces occupied. J. Violations of this Section 1. Unless otherwise noted, any person who violates any provision in this Section is guilty of an infraction and will be subject to citation, towing, or both. 2. No person shall display a fraudulent, forged, altered, or counterfeit Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit or Permit number with the intent to avoid compliance with this Section. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. 3. No person shall forge, alter, or counterfeit an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. 4. No person shall assign, transfer or use a permit for any consideration, monetary or otherwise. 5. No person shall misuse a permit or display a stolen permit. Any such misuse or display on a vehicle shall be cause for immediate ticketing and towing in addition to the penalty set forth above. Misused permits shall be confiscated by the impounding authority. 6. No person shall alter, deface, or intentionally conceal an expiration date or otherwise attempt to present false information as true and genuine, on the face of a permit which is displayed in a vehicle parked on a city street. (Ord. 11-1325, July 2011)
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The Hermosa Beach Police Department will begin enforcement of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 10.32.340 beginning on Monday, August 10, 2015. This municipal code requires all oversized vehicles to have a permit to park in the city unless the vehicle displays a valid disabled persons, or disabled veterans, license plate or placard. Details on the requirements of the municipal code and procedures for the purchase of the permits are contained in this notice. Enforcement of this municipal code is necessary to keep the streets clear, to prevent traffic collisions, to facilitate the free flow of vehicular traffic, to improve parking, and to ensure public safety. Oversized vehicle permits must be purchased and displayed by August 10, 2015. Any oversized vehicle parked in the city after August 10, 2015 without a valid Oversized Vehicle Permit will be subject to citation and can be towed at owner’s expense. Permits are $40.00 each and can be obtained at the Finance Cashier’s Office located at Hermosa Beach City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, California, 90254. The office can be contacted at (310) 318-0217 or (310) 318-0223 and is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday thru Thursday, excluding City recognized holidays. Thank you for your understanding and compliance. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Services Division at (310) 318-0209. HBMC 10.32.340 Parking of Oversized Vehicles A. For purposes of this Section, "Oversized Vehicle" shall mean any vehicle, as defined by Section 670 of the California Vehicle Code, or combination of vehicles, which exceeds twenty (20) feet in length, seven (7) feet in width, or eight (8) feet in height, exclusive of projecting lights or devices allowed by Sections 35109 or 35110 of the California Vehicle Code, as may be amended. Oversized Vehicle does not include pickup trucks or sport utility vehicles, which are less than twenty-five (25) feet in length and eighty-two (82) inches in height. B. Except as provided in this Section, no person shall park or leave standing any Oversized Vehicle upon any public street or highway in the City. C. The prohibitions contained in this Section shall not apply to any of the following:
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1. Oversized Vehicles for which an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit has been issued in accordance with this Section; 2. Oversized Vehicles parked or left standing as a result of a mechanical breakdown so as to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours; 3. Commercial vehicles making pickups or delivery of goods, wares or merchandise, or while providing services to a residence, including, but not limited to, yard maintenance, pool care and maintenance, repair and construction services; 4. Tow trucks and similar vehicles that are in the course of providing services; 5. Public or utility vehicles that are in the course of providing services; 6. Any public emergency vehicle; 7. The parking of any Oversized Vehicle during the pendency of any state of emergency declared to exist within the City of Hermosa Beach; and 8. Oversized Vehicles displaying valid license plates or placards for disabled persons and disabled veterans, provided that the vehicles are parked in compliance with Vehicle Code Section 22511.5, as may be amended from time to time. D. Issuance of Permits 1. Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits shall be issued by the Finance Department. The Finance Director shall be responsible for establishing policies, administering procedures and disseminating information to the public regarding the distribution of Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits at City Hall. 2. Permits may be issued only to City of Hermosa Beach Residents, and only for (1) Oversized Vehicle registered to the resident; or (2) Oversized Vehicles registered to an out-of-town guest who will be staying with a resident. 3. Each person desiring an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit shall file with the City of Hermosa Beach Finance Department a completed City application form containing the following: a. The name, address, and phone number of the registered owner of designated Oversized Vehicle, and if different, the resident applicant; b. Proof of applicant residency. Acceptable proof of residency must be current and must include the following: i. California Driver’s License or California Identification Card and one of the following: Page 2 of 4
ii. Property Tax Bill or Public Utility Bill (telephone bills are not acceptable); c. The registration from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or equivalent agency in another state, for the Oversized Vehicle; d. The license number, make, and model of designated Oversized Vehicle; e. The dates for which the permit is requested; f. The dates and duration of any and all Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits issued to the applicant within the immediately preceding ninety (90) day period; g. Additional information the Finance or Police Department may require; h. The signature of the applicant under penalty of perjury. E. Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits will be issued upon payment of a fee that will be established by Resolution of the City Council and upon demonstration that the applicant is eligible for a permit in accordance with this Section. F. Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits issued and approved by the Finance Department shall include the license plate number of the designated Oversized Vehicle, the date of issuance, the day of its expiration and a prominent designation that it is a resident or a guest permit. G. Permits shall be displayed in the lower driver’s side of the windshield or nearest window of the Oversized Vehicle for which it has been issued so that it is clearly visible from the exterior of the vehicle. H. An Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. An Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit will be valid from 12:00 P.M. one (1) day until expiration, as set forth on the permit. Upon expiration of the permit, the applicant may apply for and be granted additional Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits if the applicant still qualifies under the conditions set forth in this Section. 1. In no event shall any person, residence and/or designated Oversized Vehicle be issued more than eight (8) Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits within any ninety (90) day period and no more than thirtytwo (32) Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits in any calendar year. 2. In no event shall any person, residence and/or designated Oversized Vehicle be issued more than four (4) consecutive Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits at one time for a vehicle registered to a resident’s guest. In no event shall any person, residence and/or designated Oversized Vehicle or Trailer be issued more than ten (10) Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits in any calendar year for a vehicle registered to a resident’s guest. Page 3 of 4
I. Oversized Vehicles parked in the City with a valid permit shall pay any applicable parking meter charges, and any vehicle occupying more than one space shall pay the parking meter charge for all spaces occupied. J. Violations of this Section 1. Unless otherwise noted, any person who violates any provision in this Section is guilty of an infraction and will be subject to citation, towing, or both. 2. No person shall display a fraudulent, forged, altered, or counterfeit Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit or Permit number with the intent to avoid compliance with this Section. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. 3. No person shall forge, alter, or counterfeit an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor. 4. No person shall assign, transfer or use a permit for any consideration, monetary or otherwise. 5. No person shall misuse a permit or display a stolen permit. Any such misuse or display on a vehicle shall be cause for immediate ticketing and towing in addition to the penalty set forth above. Misused permits shall be confiscated by the impounding authority. 6. No person shall alter, deface, or intentionally conceal an expiration date or otherwise attempt to present false information as true and genuine, on the face of a permit which is displayed in a vehicle parked on a city street. (Ord. 11-1325, July 2011)
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