Pico Rivera council adopts state "daylighting" parking rule into local fee schedule

City officials voted unanimously Dec. 9 to adopt the state "daylighting" parking provision into Pico Rivera’s local fee schedule, enabling enforcement officers to issue citations when vehicles park too close to intersections.

City staff explained the California Vehicle Code provision (identified in the meeting as section 22500), which took effect Jan. 1, 2024, and noted the state's yearlong education period. The staff presentation said the rule generally prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection and within 15 feet where a curb bump-out exists, and that municipalities have used outreach and warnings before moving to citation-based enforcement. "Because municipalities are not obliged to red curb, it's much like a fire hydrant," staff said, adding education has relied on warnings, leaflets and the city website.

Council members asked clarifying questions about signage and enforcement; staff responded that the city does not plan to post distance markers and expects residents will learn the rule through outreach or by receiving citations. A written comment from Esther Mejia requesting continued public awareness was entered into the record.

Councilmember Lutz moved to adopt the ordinance language into the city's fee schedule; Councilmember Laura seconded. The roll-call vote was 5–0 in favor.

With the action, parking enforcement officers may issue citations in daylighted intersections consistent with the state provision and the city's adopted fee schedule. City staff said they will continue public outreach to inform residents about the new enforcement authority.