Report Prepared by: Craig J. Cornwell, City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.80, “Recreational Vehicle Parking Regulations” to the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an Ordinance adding Chapter 9.80, “Recreational Vehicle Parking Regulations” prohibiting on-street parking from all residential zones in the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance 2572, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adding Chapter 9.80 “Recreational Vehicle Parking Regulations” to the Merced Municipal Code
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the Ordinance as recommended by staff; or,
2. Provide direction on specific revisions to the Ordinance; or,
3. Request additional information; or
4. Continue the matter to a date certain; or
5. Decline to take action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The proposed ordinance is intended to ensure there is adequate residential on-street parking for residents of the City of Merced, maintain the esthetics of our residential communities, and to regulate the parking of vehicles actively used as sleeping accommodations.
During the November 4, 2024, Council meeting, Council approved the introduction of the Ordinance with the following amendment:
• Load and unload removed from parking pass section and put in Chapter 9.80.030, no person shall park or leave standing any recreational vehicle, utility trailer, or camper upon any public street or highway at any time unless to load and unload.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No impact on budget appropriations.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance 2572