Costa Mesa prohibits large motor vehicles (over 22 feet long or both 84 inches wide and tall) from parking on city streets except for 48-hour loading/unloading periods adjacent to the resident's property under CMMC Section 10-185.
Under CMMC Section 10-185, a large motor vehicle is defined as any house car, pick-up truck with camper, recreational vehicle, or other vehicle measuring more than 22 feet in length, or both more than 84 inches in width and 84 inches in height. These vehicles may not park on city streets except that a resident may park one adjacent to their property for up to 48 hours for loading/unloading, cleaning, battery charging, or other preparatory activity prior to travel. Oversized vehicles are not eligible for residential parking permits. Boats, trailers, and other recreational equipment are subject to the same restrictions. The Planning Commission may require development projects to include storage areas for boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles.
Large motor vehicles parked on city streets beyond the 48-hour exception are subject to citation and towing by the Costa Mesa Police Department.
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