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Camarillo council expands oversized-vehicle parking restrictions, raises fines to $100
Summary
The Camarillo City Council unanimously approved an ordinance extending oversized-vehicle parking restrictions to all hours and all city streets, standardizing the recreational-vehicle definition with state law, expanding permit authority and raising fines from $35 to $100. Council emphasized outreach and enforcement coordination with Project Hope.
The Camarillo City Council on June 24 unanimously approved an ordinance to tighten rules on oversized vehicle parking across the city. Public Works staff told the council the change extends restrictions that had applied weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and shaded areas to cover all hours on all city streets, aligns local definitions with California Health and Safety and Vehicle Code language, and streamlines permits by giving authority to the city manager or a designee.
The move, presented by the public works director, responds to safety, visibility and environmental concerns tied to on-street parking of large trucks and recreational vehicles. The staff report said oversized vehicles can reduce visibility at driveways, degrade residential and business environments, and create trash and health hazards. The proposal also raises the penalty for violations from $35 to $100 to match regional standards.
Council members asked about how the ordinance would be enforced. The public works director said enforcement would combine proactive outreach through Project Hope, reactive responses to citizen complaints about line-of-sight hazards, and routine patrols by city personnel. He added Project Hope teams are already engaging people living in vehicles to connect them to services and that permit administration would be clarified to improve fairness and transparency.
Council member Kildy and others expressed support for combined outreach and enforcement. With no public opposition during the hearing, the council moved and voted on the ordinance, which passed on a recorded roll call with all members voting yes.
Council and staff said the ordinance aims to reduce safety hazards while preserving a permit pathway for temporary needs; staff will return with implementation details, outreach plans and permit procedures. The ordinance amends Municipal Code section 11.20.220 and takes effect as specified in the ordinance.
