Title
Amending Chapter 157 of the Legislative Code related to parking of commercial and overweight vehicles.
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SECTION 1
WHEREAS, there have been numerous complaints made by City of Saint Paul residents about the increased number of commercial vehicles and semi-trucks parking in the city generating public safety and nuisance concerns; and
WHEREAS, the vehicles that generate complaints are primarily large straight trucks and semi- tractors with or without trailers; and
WHEREAS, it is common for these vehicles to cluster together and park along entire city blocks and sometimes on both sides of the street; and
WHEREAS, the most frequently cited traffic safety concerns include obstructed sightlines at intersections and driveway curb cuts, obstructed regulatory and guide signage, narrowing and encroachment of bicycle and motor vehicle travel lanes; and
WHEREAS, complaints from residents also have included: obstructed views to business signage and addresses, reduced parking availability in neighborhoods for guests and for area businesses, obstructed fire hydrants, noise and emissions from excessive vehicle idling, and litter generated from food and beverage consumption and truck maintenance issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has a compelling public safety interest to regulate the street parking of commercial vehicles and semi-trucks in residential and other areas throughout the city and to reduce nuisance activities associated with the street parking of these vehicles; now therefore be it;
RESOLVED, that the Council wishes to address these public safety and livability concerns related to the parking of commercial vehicles and semi-trucks on city streets, and be it;
FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby ordain:
SECTION 2
Section 157.11 is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Recreational vehicles. No vehicle or combination of vehicles except those licensed under chapter 331A.04(d)(...
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