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Tracy adopts ordinance limiting on‑street parking of oversize vehicles and trailers
Summary
The council adopted Chapter 3.60 to limit on‑street parking of oversize vehicles and trailers (vehicles over 8 ft high, 7.5 ft wide or 22 ft long), impose a 72‑hour limit with a required 1,000‑foot move, and enact exemptions and an education period before enforcement.
The Tracy City Council adopted a new ordinance enacting Chapter 3.60 of the municipal code to regulate on‑street parking of oversize vehicles and trailers.
Lieutenant Garcia of the Tracy Police Department told council the proposal responds to "an unregulated parking of oversize vehicles and trailers on our public streets" and is intended to enhance safety, protect stormwater systems from improper disposal and improve neighborhood quality of life.
Key provisions include: - Definitions: oversize vehicles defined as any motor vehicle that exceeds 8 feet in height, 7.5 feet in width or 22 feet in length; trailers defined consistent with the California Vehicle Code and Health and Safety Code. - Time limits: oversize vehicles and trailers may not be parked on public streets, alleys or city lots for more than 72 consecutive hours; after 72 hours the vehicle must be moved at least 1,000 feet and cannot return to the same spot for 24 hours. - Exemptions: emergency vehicles, official government and utility vehicles, active loading/unloading, wheelchair‑accessible vans and special events are exempt. - Enforcement: citations, towing and escalating administrative penalties for repeat violations; the ordinance provides an appeal process.
Staff said the police department will run a 30‑day education campaign on its website and social media before enforcement begins. The city manager noted the ordinance is intended as a tool for code enforcement, not a single solution, and that implementation will require coordination and resources.
Council discussed applicability at intersections, signage and outreach. Staff clarified existing traffic laws address immediate visibility hazards at intersections and that the new rule is intended primarily for long‑term on‑street storage rather than short‑term parking. No public speakers testified during the hearing. The council made findings under CEQA and passed the ordinance on roll call.
