Restrictions on parking of oversized vehicles along San Diego streets would become permanent under a proposal passed Wednesday by the City Council’s Smart Growth and Land Use Committee.
The regulations went into effect in August 2014 and require owners of vehicles, boats and trailers more than 27 feet long and 7 feet high to obtain a permit before parking them overnight. Such vehicles are also not allowed to be parked within 50 feet of an intersection at any time.
The ordinance was enacted as a two-year experiment after mostly beach- area residents complained about blocked views and safety hazards.
In the year and a half or so since the law was enacted, around 12,000 permits have been given out by the city and nearly 3,200 citations issued, according to staff. The great majority of the tickets were for parking too close to an intersection.
“I’ve just heard of nothing but overwhelming, broad support” for the regulations, said committee Chairwoman Lorie Zapf, who represents Pacific Beach and nearby communities.
On a 3-0 vote, committee members agreed to remove a sunset provision and make the regulations permanent, and add amendments that clarify some of the language. The item will now go to the full City Council for final approval.
The permits, which can be purchased online, allow RV owners to park up to three nights in a row on city streets to allow for loading, unloading and cleaning.
–City News Service
