Selma strictly prohibits parking commercial trucks, truck tractors, and semi-trailers on residential streets under SMC 10-10-26, last updated by Ordinance 2021-4 on October 4, 2021. The prohibition is absolute for residential streets, meaning no commercial motor truck as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 410, truck tractor as defined by CVC Section 655, or semi vehicle may be placed, parked, kept, or maintained on any residential street within the city at any time of day for any duration. On non-residential streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and highways other than state highways, commercial vehicles may not park for more than two consecutive hours unless located in areas specifically designated for commercial vehicle parking under SMC 10-10-27. The restriction targets vehicles that are not commonly found in residential neighborhoods, which typically includes large commercial rigs, box trucks, construction equipment haulers, and heavy-duty vehicles. Standard personal-use pickup trucks are generally not affected by this ordinance. The regulation reflects Selma's position along the Highway 99 corridor, where commercial truck traffic is heavy and the temptation to park commercial vehicles on city streets rather than in designated truck stops or private lots must be managed.
SMC 10-10-26, titled Restrictions on Parking of Commercial Trucks, Truck Tractors and/or Semi Trailers, was most recently amended by Ordinance 2021-4 on October 4, 2021, reflecting the city's ongoing commitment to keeping residential neighborhoods free from large commercial vehicle parking. The ordinance references specific California Vehicle Code definitions to determine which vehicles are covered by the prohibition. A commercial motor truck is defined under CVC Section 410 as a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property, while a truck tractor is defined under CVC Section 655 as a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than part of the weight of the vehicle and load being drawn. Semi-trailers and combination vehicles are also covered by the prohibition. On residential streets, the prohibition is complete and unconditional. No commercial truck, truck tractor, or semi-trailer may be placed, parked, kept, or maintained on any residential street within the City of Selma regardless of the time of day, duration of parking, or reason for the stop. This means that even a brief stop to visit a friend or family member would technically violate the ordinance if the vehicle remains parked on a residential street. The exception is for vehicles actively making commercial deliveries or performing contracted services at a specific residential address, which constitutes temporary commercial activity rather than parking. On non-residential streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and highways other than state highways, commercial vehicles face a two-hour time limit. After two hours, the vehicle must be moved to a designated area specified under SMC 10-10-27 or removed from the city street entirely. This time limit allows for reasonable commercial activity such as deliveries, pickups, and service calls while preventing long-term commercial vehicle storage on public streets. Drivers traveling through Selma on State Highway 99, which runs through the city, may use the state highway and its associated facilities but may not park their commercial vehicles on city-maintained streets. Selma's location in the Central Valley along the major north-south freight corridor makes commercial vehicle management a significant local concern, as the volume of truck traffic passing through the area creates pressure on local parking infrastructure. The ordinance is enforced by the Selma Police Department, which issues parking citations for violations and may arrange for towing of vehicles parked in violation of the time limits or residential street prohibition.
Violations of SMC 10-10-26 result in parking citations issued by the Selma Police Department. Vehicles parked in excess of the two-hour limit on non-residential streets may be towed at the owner's expense. Repeated violations may result in escalating fines.
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