8.80.010 Stopping, standing or parking interference with traffic on road.
No person shall stop, park or leave standing any vehicle so as to interfere with traffic on the travel portion of any highway. This shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled to the extent that it is impossible to avoid temporarily leaving the vehicle in such position, provided that the driver shall arrange for prompt removal of the vehicle.
No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, except momentarily to pick up or unload a passenger:
(1) In front of any driveway as to block exit of the owner.
(2) Facing the wrong direction of that side of the roadway or highway.
(3) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
(4) On any crosswalk.
(5) On any sidewalk or drive on same.
(6) On any highway when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct the flow of traffic in any direction.
(7) In any area posted “No Parking.”
(8) In any fire lane.
(9) Any place where official signs or markings prohibit stopping, standing, or parking.
Commentary: This provision is generally based on California Vehicle Code Section 22500. If there is any conflict between this provision and the California Vehicle Code, this code shall supersede the California Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 12-15-2021B § 16.101, 2021.]