riving Under the Influence (DUI) Cost
Recovery Fees
10.52
Abandoned Vehicles
10.55
Enforcement Chico M unicipal Code
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Chapter 10.05
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Section:
10.05.010
Purpose.
10.05.020
Applicability.
10.05.030
Authority of the city council to adopt vehicle and traffic regulations.
10.05.040
Authority of the traffic committee of the city council to adopt vehicle
and traffic regulations.
10.05.050
Authority of the director of public works to adopt vehicle and traffic
regulations.
10.05.060
Authority of the fire chief to adopt vehicle and traffic regulations.
10.05.070
Functions of the parking place commission
10.05.080
Record of vehicle and traffic regulations.
10.05.090
Obedience to traffic control devices - Required.
10.05.100
Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
10.05.010 Purpose.
This title is adopted pursuant to the municipal affairs provisions of the City Charter
and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code for the purpose of establishing the
organization, authority, duties and responsibilities for the administration of the traffic
function within the city, providing an efficient and timely process for the consideration
and implementation of traffic actions, adopting such rules and regulations as may be
reasonable and necessary to regulate vehicles and traffic within the city, and enhancing
the safety of pedestrians and other persons using the city's streets and sidewalks.
(Ord. 2119)
10.05.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this title shall apply to and govern the operation of vehicles, the
movements of pedestrians and public transit passengers, the operation of bicycles, the
actions of roller skaters, and the parking of vehicles within the city.
(Ord. 2119)
10.05.030 Authority of the city council to adopt vehicle and traffic regulations.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council shall have the sole and
exclusive authority to adopt vehicle and traffic regulations which control or restrict use of
the public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public ways and places within the city
by the operators of vehicles, bicyclists, roller skaters, pedestrians and persons using other
means of transport or travel; to cause the installation of traffic control devices necessary
to implement such regulations; and to cause the preparation of the studies or performance
of such other duties required to adopt such regulations or to install such devices.
B. The city council's authority to adopt vehicle and traffic regulations shall include, but
not be limited to, regulations which:
1. Designate streets as one-way streets. Chico M unicipal Code
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2. Designate those street intersections in which the movement of traffic will be
regulated by traffic signals.
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Designate or abolish preferential parking areas.
4. Alter prima facie speed limits from those established in the California Vehicle
Code in the manner provided in such code.
5. Authorize the installation of on-street and off-street parking meters.
6. Establish parking meter rates and determine the days and hours of meter
operations.
7. Establish fees for vehicle parking permits.
C. When requested by the city manager or any member of the city council, the city
council shall also have authority to review any vehicle and traffic regulation adopted
by the traffic committee, the director or the fire chief in the manner hereinafter
authorized by this section and either affirm the regulation, modify or amend the
regulation, or reject or repeal the regulation. In addition, at the request of the city
manager or any member of the city council, the city council may consider and adopt
any vehicle or traffic regulation within the authority of the traffic committee, the
director or fire chief to adopt which the traffic committee, the director or fire chief has
failed or refused to adopt.
D. The city council shall adopt vehicle and traffic regulations by ordinance when
required by the California Vehicle Code. All other vehicle and traffic regulations may
be adopted by the city council by resolution.
(Ord. 2119, Ord. 2364 §102)
10.05.040 Authority of the traffic committee of the city council to adopt vehicle
and traffic regulations.
A. The traffic committee shall be the internal affairs committee of the city council or
such other committee of councilmembers which is designated by the city council to
adopt the vehicle and traffic regulations hereinafter authorized by this Section.
B. The authority of the traffic committee adopt vehicle and traffic regulations shall
include and be limited to authority to:
1. Designate or abolish prohibited parking areas.
2. Designate or abolish angle parking areas.
3. Designate or abolish police parking zones.
4. Designate or abolish bicycle parking zones.
5. Designate those streets upon which the use of commercial vehicles is prohibited.
6. Designate those street intersections in which the movement of traffic will be
controlled by yield signs.
7. Designate those street intersections in which the movement of traffic will be
controlled by stop signs.
8. Designate or abolish truck routes.
9. Designate or abolish limited curb parking zones.
10. Designate or abolish limited time parking areas.
11. Prohibit parking on the left hand side of one-way streets and on one-way portions
of divided streets.
12. Prohibit parking on both sides of a narrow street or one side of a street when
required by the street design criteria and improvement standards adopted by or
pursuant to this code. Chico M unicipal Code
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C. When requested by the city manager or any member of the city council, the traffic
committee shall also have authority to review any vehicle and traffic regulation
adopted by the director or fire chief in the manner hereinafter authorized by this
chapter and either affirm the regulation, modify or amend the regulation, or reject or
repeal the regulation. In addition, at the request of the city manager or any member of
the city council, the traffic committee may consider and adopt any vehicle or traffic
regulation within the authority of the director or fire chief to adopt which the director
or fire chief has failed or refused to adopt.
D. A vehicle or traffic regulation adopted or amended by the traffic committee shall
become effective and be implemented no earlier than the 30th day following the date
it was adopted unless the traffic committee finds that the regulation was adopted or
amended to address a safety hazard constituting an emergency, in which case the
regulation shall become effective and be implemented immediately following its
adoption.
(Ord. 2119, Ord. 2364 §103)

10.05.050 Authority of the Director to adopt vehicle and traffic regulations.
A. The director shall have the authority and responsibility for adopting the vehicle and
traffic regulations, installing the traffic control devices, and performing the studies or
taking such other actions required to adopt such regulations or install such devices as
hereinafter provided for by this section.
B. In all areas of the city other than those areas within the central traffic district, the
authority of the director to adopt vehicle and traffic regulations shall include and be
limited to authority to:
1. Determine the days and hours of operation of traffic signals, signs, markers and
markings, and devices.
2. Determine the proper timing of traffic signals so as to assure the movement of
traffic in a safe and orderly manner, which shall include the authority to vary
slightly from California Vehicle Code speed limits in order to achieve such
objectives.
3. Designate railroad stops.
4. Designate or abolish limited curb parking zones.
5. Designate or abolish special parking areas for two and three wheel vehicles.
6. Designate or abolish safety zones.
7. Designate or abolish loading zones.
8. Designate or abolish bus zones.
9. Designate temporary speed zones in and around the site of any construction work.
10. With the approval of the city manager, establish parking regulations applicable to
city property used for parking.
11. Prohibit left and right turns against a traffic signal showing a red light.
12. Prohibit parking adjacent to schools when such parking would create traffic
congestion or hazardous conditions for vehicles or pedestrians.
13. Prohibit parking at controlled intersections, or at any other hazardous area.
14. Prohibit parking of vehicles exceeding six feet in height at intersections or in
other areas in order to facilitate visibility.
15. Temporarily prohibit parking during instances of construction activity or
emergency traffic congestion. Chico M unicipal Code
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16. Install signs or other traffic control devices on or adjacent to streets to warn
vehicles or pedestrians of dangerous or hazardous conditions to enhance their
safety.
17. Install or remove permanent and temporary pavement delineations.
18. Install or remove turning markers and markings within or adjacent to
intersections.
19. Install or remove restricted turn signs at intersections.
20. Install or remove parking space markings.
C. In all areas of the city within the central traffic district, the authority of the director to
adopt vehicle and traffic regulations shall include and be limited to authority to:
1. Determine the proper timing of traffic signals so as to assure the movement of
traffic in a safe and orderly manner, which shall include the authority to vary
slightly from California Vehicle Code speed limits in order to achieve such
obj