Chapter 10.01 — California Vehicle Code Adoption
Ord. No. 58, March 4, 1935 | Last amended by Ord. 2023-02
§ 10.01.010 Adoption
The California Vehicle Code, as currently enacted and as may be amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference and shall apply within the City of McLainberg to the same extent as if fully set forth herein, except as specifically modified or supplemented by this title.
§ 10.01.020 Enforcement Authority
The McLainberg Police Department shall have primary responsibility for enforcing vehicle and traffic regulations within the City. Parking enforcement may be delegated to Parking Enforcement Officers or contracted services as authorized by the City Manager.
Chapter 10.02 — Parking Regulations
Ord. No. 72, January 6, 1942 | Last amended by Ord. 2025-07
§ 10.02.010 General Parking Prohibitions
No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (a) within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant; (b) within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection; (c) within thirty (30) feet of a stop sign or traffic signal; (d) blocking a driveway; (e) on a sidewalk; (f) within an intersection; (g) blocking access to a fire lane; (h) in a space designated for persons with disabilities without a valid placard or license plate.
§ 10.02.020 Street Sweeping
Parking is prohibited on streets designated as street sweeping routes during the hours of sweeping operations. Street sweeping schedules shall be posted on the affected streets and on the City's website. Violations of street sweeping restrictions are subject to a fine as set forth in the City's Fee Schedule.
§ 10.02.030 Seventy-Two Hour Limit
No vehicle shall be parked on any public street in the City for more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours. A vehicle found to be in violation of this section may be cited and, if not moved within twenty-four (24) hours of notification, may be towed at the owner's expense.
§ 10.02.040 Preferential Parking Districts
The City Council may, by resolution, establish preferential parking districts within residential neighborhoods near commercial districts, schools, or other high-demand generators. Parking within such districts may be restricted to holders of valid residential parking permits issued by the Police Department.
Chapter 10.03 — Speed Limits
Ord. No. 58, March 4, 1935 | Last amended by Ord. 2025-09
§ 10.03.010 Prima Facie Speed Limits
Pursuant to Vehicle Code § 22357, the following prima facie speed limits are hereby established on the listed streets, as determined by engineering and traffic surveys:
| Street Segment | Speed Limit |
|---|---|
| Main Street (entire length) | 25 mph |
| Sierra Avenue (Oak St. to Ridgeline Blvd.) | 35 mph |
| Ridgeline Boulevard (entire length) | 40 mph |
| Badge Avenue (City Hall to PD) | 25 mph |
| Foothills Parkway | 45 mph |
| School zones (all schools, during hours) | 25 mph |
Chapter 10.04 — Traffic Control Devices
Ord. No. 58, March 4, 1935 | Last amended by Ord. 2022-01
§ 10.04.010 Authority to Install
The City Engineer, with approval of the City Manager, is authorized to install, maintain, and remove traffic control devices on public streets consistent with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The installation or removal of traffic signals shall require City Council approval.
§ 10.04.020 Obedience Required
No person shall fail to obey any official traffic control device lawfully placed pursuant to this chapter or state law. No person shall move, remove, tamper with, or destroy any traffic control device without authorization from the City Engineer.
Chapter 10.05 — Abandoned Vehicles
Ord. No. 149, March 7, 1967 | Last amended by Ord. 2021-05
§ 10.05.010 Abandoned Vehicles Prohibited
No person shall abandon any vehicle on a public street, highway, or public property within the City. A vehicle shall be presumed abandoned if it has been left on a public street for more than seventy-two (72) hours, if it is inoperative, or if it lacks a current registration.
§ 10.05.020 Inoperative Vehicles on Private Property
No person shall store or keep any inoperative, dismantled, or unregistered vehicle on residential property if the vehicle is visible from a public right-of-way, except within an enclosed garage. Up to two unregistered vehicles may be stored on a residential property if completely screened from public view by an opaque fence or structure of at least six feet in height.