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National City Parking Enforcement informed City Engineering staff that residents
are illegally parking on the west side of C Avenue between E. 30th Street and E.
31 St Street by parking at an angle, rather than parallel to the edge of pavement.
According to Section 22502 of the California Vehicle Code, "Where no curbs or
barriers bound any roadway, right-hand parallel parking is required unless
otherwise indicated." Parking Enforcement asked if signage could be installed to
identify the appropriate manner of which to park.
Staff visited the site and observed several vehicles parked at an angle, with their
vehicles extending onto the unpaved shoulder (see attached photo in the staff
report to the Traffic Safety Committee). Since the roadway is only 36 feet wide,
angled parking cannot be accommodated without impacting traffic circulation.
Therefore, staff recommends installation of "Parallel Parking Only" signs on C
Avenue between E. 30th Street and E. 31st Street to discourage angled parking.
All work will be completed by the City Public Works Department.
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