Appendix 7252. Oversized vehicle parking prohibition.

(a)

Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the following words or phrases shall be defined as follows unless the context clearly otherwise requires:

(1)

"Oversized vehicle" means any vehicle, as the word "vehicle" is defined in the California Vehicle Code (CVC), or a combination of connected vehicles, which exceeds any of the following dimensions: twenty-five (25) feet in length, seven (7) feet in width, or eight (8) feet in height, exclusive of such projecting lights or devices as are expressly allowed pursuant to the CVC as it now exists or hereafter may be amended.

(2)

"Recreational vehicle" means any vehicle used for recreational purposes including, but not limited to, motor homes and any trailer used for the transportation of recreational or leisure items.

(3)

"Highway" shall be as defined in the CVC.

(b)

Parking of Oversized Vehicles Prohibited. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Section, it is unlawful to park or leave standing any oversized vehicle at any time upon any highway in any area identified by resolution adopted pursuant to this Section. Any violation of this Section shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of thirty dollars ($30.00) for every day on which the violation continues, in addition to any administrative charges or penalties authorized under the CVC.

(c)

Exemptions. This Section shall not apply:

(1)

In the "Oak Park Community," as defined by Ventura County Ordinance Code section 7251(a)(1);

(2)

In any area not specifically identified by resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors;

(3)

To an oversized recreational vehicle, during the seventy-two (72) hours while any person is in preparation for, or in the process of recovery from, a trip in that recreational vehicle. Such preparation or recovery shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours. For the purpose of these exemptions, a trip is defined as an excursion, for a continuous period in excess of twenty-four (24) hours' duration, outside of the area, identified by resolution, in which the recreational vehicle is parked;

(4)

To an oversized vehicle during the seventy-two (72) hours when any person is actively engaged in making temporary or emergency repairs to that oversized vehicle;

(5)

To an oversized vehicle while any person is actively engaged in the pickup or delivery of goods, wares, or merchandise, including, without limitation, building materials, from or to a property or building located in the County;

(6)

To any publicly owned vehicle;

(7)

To any oversized vehicle properly displaying a valid special identification license plate issued pursuant to CVC Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to CVC Section 22511.55 or 22511.59;

(8)

To oversized vehicles that are work vehicles not otherwise restricted by local property or homeowners association restrictions and are parked wholly abutting the real property upon which the vehicle owner's residence is located.

For purposes of this exemption, work vehicles are vehicles used for a minimum of sixteen (16) trips of not less than four (4) hours every four (4) weeks.

No permit shall be issued if the resident has space on the driveway of the residence for parking the work vehicle in a manner that is not restricted by law or local property or homeowners association restrictions. Exemptions for work vehicles shall be by permit only; or

(9)

To residents whose primary vehicle for transporting family members or other dependents to schools, hospitals, or other essential community services is an oversized vehicle, as determined by this Section, and implementation of the vehicle restriction would be an undue hardship. Such exemptions will be by permit only.

(d)

All permits for the exemptions authorized by subsections (c)(8) and (c)(9) of this Section shall be issued by a sub-committee that consists of at least three (3) members of the applicable Municipal Advisory Council, or by such other body as the Board of Supervisors designates in the resolution identifying the area in which this Section is applicable, who shall establish administrative procedures for review of permit applications and the issuance and revocation of permits. If no Municipal Advisory Council exists for the area, the Board of Supervisors will designate another body to perform the duties required by this subdivision. The sub-committee or other body shall have authority to revoke a permit if substantial evidence demonstrates that the permit holder has violated this Section or any statute regulating the parking of vehicles. Revocations shall be for the following duration:

First revocation: ninety (90) days.

Second revocation: one hundred eighty (180) days.

Third revocation and any revocation thereafter: three hundred sixty (360) days.

(e)

Posted Signs. Signs giving reasonable notice of the prohibition established by this Section shall be erected as required by CVC Section 22507.

(f)

Enforcement. Enforcement shall be complaint driven, and complaints may be made by uniformed officer or member of the public.

(g)

This Section shall be known as the "Oak View Oversized Vehicle Ordinance," regardless of the area identified by the Board of Supervisors in which this Section becomes applicable.

(Ord. No. 4524, § I, 6-19-2018)