Questions on interpretation of this ordinance were brought to our attention by citizens in early 2015. Based on legislative history research, including reviewing audio records from the applicable City Council meetings of 2009, it was determined that the original legislative intent of the City Council was to allow limited boat and/or trailer parking alongside the registered owner’s property subject to the 72-hour rule (October 2009 [AB 4470; Ord. No. 09C-12]).
The legislative history determined the true intent of the ordinance is to allow boat and/or trailer parking consistent with MICC 10.36.229(B)(5) and subject to the 72-hour restriction in MICC 10.36.225. It was also determined that the intent was for oversized vehicles that are boats on trailers or trailers alone to be allowed to park alongside the owner’s property as any other “vehicle” would be allowed to be parked. Currently, the time limit for continuous vehicle parking on City right-of-way (that is not otherwise posted) is a maximum of 72 hours.
