Title 10



	Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Chapters DIVISION I. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE 10.04 Definitions and Construction 10.08 Traffic-control Devices 10.12 Speed Limits 10.16 Stop Signs 10.20 Yield Riqht-of-wav Signs 10.24 Standing, Stoppinq and Parkinq 10.28 Weight Limits 10.30 Waste Disposal Facility Roads 10.32 Penalty DIVISION II. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 10.44 One-wav Streets 10.48 Standing, Stoppinq and Parking 10.52 Loading Zones 10.56 Size,Weiqht and Load 10.60 Abandoned Vehicles 10.64 Vehicles in Parks DIVISION I. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE Chapter 10.04 DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION Sections: 10.04.010 Definitions generally. 10.04.020 State Vehicle Code definitions. 10.04.030 California Maintenance Manual. 10.04.040 Commissioner. 10.04.050 Local authority. 10.04.060 Traffic ordinance. 10.04.010 Definitions generally For the purpose of this division, the following words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as set out in this chapter unless it is apparent from the context that they have a different meaning. (Ord. 330 Art. I §1, 1971) 10.04.020 State Vehicle Code definitions Whenever any words or phrases used in this division are not defined in this chapter but are defined in the Vehicle Code of the state, such definitions are incorporated in this chapter and shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used in this division as though set forth herein in full. (Ord. 330 Art. I §2, 1971) 10.04.030 California Maintenance Manual "California Maintenance Manual" means that book of traffic engineering standards and instructions formulated and published by the Division of Highways of the Department of Public Works of the state entitled "Manual of Instructions." Copies of the manual shall be kept available to the public in the office of the road department. (Ord. 330 Art. I §3, 1971) 10.04.040 Commissioner "Commissioner" means the road commissioner of the county of Trinity. (Ord. 330 Art. I §4, 1971) 10.04.050 Local authority "Local authority" means the board of supervisors of the county of Trinity. (Ord. 330 Art. I §5, 1971) 10.04.060 Traffic ordinance "Traffic ordinance" means Ordinance 330 of the county, as adopted April 19, 1971, and as amended from time to time by ordinance or resolution. (Ord. 330 Art. I §6, 1971)



	Chapter 10.08 TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES Sections: 10.08.010 Authority to install. 10.08.020 Duty to install. 10.08.030 Installations essential to effectiveness of traffic laws. 10.08.040 Additional installations—Removal of unnecessary devices. 10.08.050 Authority of local authority exclusive. 10.08.060 Road markings. 10.08.070 Removal of unauthorized signs, signals and lights. 10.08.080 Temporary traffic lanes. 10.08.090 Temporary traffic controls. 10.08.010 Authority to install Whenever, by any provisions of this division, the local authority is authorized to install any traffic-control devices, and such authority is made dependent upon their determination of the need therefore, it shall be their duty to make such determination only upon the basis of traffic engineering principles and traffic investigations and in accordance with such standards, limitations and rules as are laid down in this division with reference to the particular kind of installation under consideration. (Ord. 330 Art. II §20, 1971) 10.08.020 Duty to install It shall be the duty of the commissioner to install traffic-control devices whenever directed by the local authority or by any provision of this division and to do so at any particular location specified. (Ord. 330 Art. II §21, 1971) 10.08.030 Installations essential to effectiveness of traffic laws Whenever any traffic law of the state, or any traffic regulation set forth in this division requires for its effectiveness that traffic-control devices be installed to give notice to the public of the operations or application of such law or regulation, the commissioner is authorized to install the necessary devices, subject to any limitations or restrictions set forth in the law of regulation involved. (Ord. 330 Art. II §22, 1971) 10.08.040 Additional installations—Removal of unnecessary devices The local authority is authorized to install by resolution such additional traffic-control devices, not expressly provided for in this division, as it determines are necessary to regulate, warn or guide traffic, and to remove such devices by resolution when it determines they are no longer necessary to regulate, warn or guide traffic. (Ord. 330 Art. II §23, 1971) 10.08.050 Authority of local authority exclusive No other officer, board or department of this county, and no private agency or person, shall install, place, maintain or remove any traffic-control devices within the purview of this division except as provided in this division. (Ord. 330 Art. II §24, 1971) 10.08.060 Road markings The commissioner shall mark centerlines, lane lines, symbols and words and install raised devices of other devices to indicate upon the surface of the pavement the course to be traveled by vehicles, at any place where the commissioner determines that such markings or devices are necessary for the orderly and safe movement of traffic. The markings and installations shall be made consistent with state law and in accordance with those standards and methods set forth in the California Maintenance Manual. (Ord. 330 Art. II §25, 1971) 10.08.070 Removal of unauthorized signs, signals and lights The commissioner may, without notice, remove any unofficial sign, signal or device, placed, maintained or displayed upon any county road contrary to the provisions of the Vehicle Code. (Ord. 330 Art. II §26, 1971) 10.08.080 Temporary traffic lanes The commissioner is authorized to install signs or markers temporarily designating lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction on any county road, regardless of the centerline of that road or markings thereon, whenever the commissioner determines that such designation will promote the orderly movement of traffic or reduce congestion. (Ord. 330 Art. II §27, 1971) 1.0.08.090 Temporary traffic controls Upon those streets or at those locations where the commissioner determines that unusual hazard exists to life or property, or that unusual congestion or impedence to traffic movement exists or is likely to occur, the commissioner shall install such official traffic-control devices as are required by his findings to control such hazard, congestion or impedence to traffic movement. Such devices shall be effective for a period not to exceed thirty days and shall be appropriately marked "temporary." (Ord. 330 Art. II §28, 1971) Chapter 10.12 SPEED LIMITS



	Sections: 10.12.010 Authority to change prima facie limits. 10.12.020 Fifteen miles per hour. 10.12.030 Twenty-five miles per hour. 10.12.035 Thirty miles per hour. 10.12.040 Thirty-five miles per hour. 10.12.050 Forty miles per hour. 10.12.060 Forty-five miles per hour. 10.12.070 Fifty miles per hour. 10.12.080 Application for speed limit change. 10.12.090 Bridges and structures—Authority to establish maximum limits. 10.12.100 Bridges and structures—Five miles per hour. 10.12.110 Bridges and structures—Ten miles per hour. 10.12.120 Bridges and structures—Posting of signs. 10.12.130 Bridges and structures—Application for speed limit change. 10.12.140 Private roads—Authority to establish maximum limits. 10.12.150 Private roads—Posting of signs. 10.12.160 Private roads—Application for speed limit change. 10.12.170 Private roads—Twenty-five miles per hour. 10.12.010 Authority to chancre prima facie limits Pursuant to Sections 22357 and 22358 of the Vehicle Code, the local authority hereby determines, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour would be reasonable and safe upon the streets designated which are otherwise subject to a prima facie speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour under the Vehicle Code, and that the maximum limit of sixty-five miles per hour is more than is reasonable and safe upon the streets designated which are otherwise subject to a maximum speed limit of sixty-five miles per hour under the Vehicle Code. The commissioner is authorized and directed to establish appropriate signs giving notice of the prima facie speed limits established. When signs are erected giving notice thereof, the prima facie speed limits set forth shall be in effect. (Ord. 330 Art. III §31, 1971) 10.12.020 Fifteen miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of fifteen miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic: 1. On Steiner Flat Road, County Road No. 221, from Riverview Road, County Road No. 216, 0.00 miles to 0.18 miles west; 2. Lowden Park - 0.13 miles; 3. Lowden Park Circle - WVD 78. - 0.21 miles; 4. Trinity Alps Road No. 112, from Mile 1.50 to End, 0.28 miles; 5. Coffee Creek Road No. 104, from 0.2 miles west to 0.1 miles east of Coffee Creek Ranch, 0.30 miles; 6. Bluff Road No. 516, from Zenia to 0.1 miles west, 0.10 miles; 7. Ruth-Zenia Road No. 502, from Zenia to 0.1 miles east, 0.10 miles; 8. Burgess Ranch Road No. 517, from Zenia to 0.1 miles south, 0.10 miles; 9. Victory Way, No. WVC 59 from Mile 0.08 through the loop portion within Trinity County High School grounds, returning to point of beginning at Mile 0.23-Mile 0.08, a distance of 0.15 miles; 10. Road 314 - Olsen Creek Road from 300 feet west to 300 feet north of Road 315. Road 315 - Hyampom School House Road, from Road 314 to 300 feet east; 11. Trinity Street, No. HF19, from Highway 3 to Highway 3, a distance of 0.26 miles. (Ord. 1200 §1, 1995; Ord. 1048 §1, 1984; Ord. 330-17 §1, 1980; Ord. 330-3 §1, 1974; Ord. 330-2 §1, 1972; Ord. 330-1 §1, 1971; Ord. 330 Art. III §32(a), 1971) 10.12.030 Twenty-five miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section a prima facie speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic: 1. Lewiston Turnpike Road, County Road No. 212 Junction with County Road No. 204, 0.00 miles to junction with County Road No. 105, 1.27 miles; 2. Deadwood Road, County Road No. 211. Junction with County Road No. 212, 0.00 miles to junction with County Road No. 105, 0.71 miles; 3. Lewiston Schoolhouse Road, County Road No. 233. Junction with County Road No. 202, 0.00 miles to junction with County Road No. 274, 0.18 miles; 4. Viola Lane, County Road No. 274. Junction with County Road No. 233, 0.00 miles to junction with County Road No. 212, 0.41 miles. 5. Buckeye Road, County Road No. 105. 4.46 miles to 4.81 miles; 6. Mary Road, T.C. 02. Junction with State Highway No. 3, 0.00 miles to junction with T.C. 02, 0.15 miles;



	7. Lower Mad River Road No. 501, from Maynard Creek to 0.25 miles south, 0.25 miles; 8. Upper Mad River Road No. 504, from 0.2 miles north to 0.2 miles south of Ruth, 0.40 miles; 9. Van Duzen Road No. 511, from 0.25 miles south to 2.00 miles south of SR 36, 1.75; 10. Salyer Loop No. 444, from Miles 1.8 to end, including return loop, 0.60 miles; 11. Campbell Ridge Road No. 454, from Salyer Loop No. 444 to 0.2 miles west, 0.20 miles; 12. Coffee Creek Road No. 104, from SR 3 to 1.0 miles west, 1.00 miles; 13. Derrick Flat Road No. 136, from Road No. 104 to 1.0 miles north, 1.00 miles; 14. Trinity Center Streets, all east of junction with SR 3; 15. Bowerman Road No. 160, between 0.1 and 0.5 miles south of SR 3, 0.4 miles; 16. North Fork Cut-Off Road No. 124, SR 3 to end, 0.5 miles; 17. Wintoon Subdivision Roads, SR 3 west, 0.83 miles; 18. Steel Bridge Road No. 218, between 1.6 and 2.1 miles west of SR 299, 0.5 miles; 19. Country Estates Subdivision Roads HF 28, -29, -30, from Road 301 north, 0.79 miles; 20. Hyampom Road No. 301, from SR 3 to 0.1 miles west of HF 28 (Circle Drive), 0.50 miles; 21. Christie Road No. 323, north from SR 3 to Laurel Drive, 1.20 miles; 22. Oak Street HF Road 04, from SR 3 to Morgan Hill Road 0.75 miles; 23. Denny Road No. 402, between 0.1 miles south of Hawkins Bar Road and 0.1 miles north of Flame Tree Road, 0.60 miles; 24. Trinity Village Subdivision Roads 456 to 462, inclusive, 3.44 miles; 25. Burnt Ranch Airport Road No. 452, from SR 299 to end, 0.35 miles; 26. Mann Road No. 131, from SR 3 to 0.4 miles east, 0.40 miles; 27. Cedar Road No. 158, from Mann Road to end, 0.30 miles; 28. Pine Lane Road No. 159, from Mann Road to Cedar Road, 0.18 miles; 29. Washington Street, No. WVA 02, from SR 299 to SR 3, 0.76 miles; 30. Fountain Ranch Road No. 445, from Mile 0.0 at Salyer Loop Road to Mile 1.7, its junction with access road to Trinity River; 31. Ferguson Road No. 446, a feeder road connecting to No. 445 within its 25-mile zone limits, entire length of 0.12 miles; 32. Councilman Road No. 455, a feeder road connecting to No. 445 within its 25-mile zone limits, entire length of 0:40 miles; 33. Memorial Drive No. WVC 40, entire length from Mile 0.0 at State Route 299 to junction with WVC 59, a distance of 0.22 miles; 34. Victory Way No. WVC 59, from Mile 0.0, junction with WVC 40, to Trinity County High School grounds, a distance 0.08 miles; 35. Van Duzen Road No. 511, from 0.25 miles to 3.00 miles south of State Route 36, 2.75 miles (amends item 9 - adds 1.00 miles); 36. Christie Road No. 323, from State Route 3 to Carter Gulch Road, 1.50 miles (amends item 21 - adds 0.30 miles); 37. Timber Ridge Road, WVA 15, from south terminus, Mill Street, to end, 0.61 miles; 38. Meadow Lane, WVA 17, from Timber Ridge Road to end, 0.09 miles; 39. Helen Drive, WVA 18, from Timber Ridge Road to end, 0.13 miles; 40. Spring Hill, WVA 16, from Timber Ridge Road to end, 0.24 miles; 41. Masonic Lane, WVA 13, from State Route 299 to end, 0.40 miles; 42. Glen Road No. 239, from State Route 3 to end, 0.49 miles; 43. Mountain View Street, WVA 01 from State Route 299 to end, 0.46 miles; 44. Nugget Lane No: 245, from State Route 299 to State Route 299, 0.32 miles; 45. Old Airport Road No. 238, from Glen Road to end, 0.10 miles; 46. Davis Drive No. 240, from State Route 299 to end, 0.18 miles; 47. Ponderosa Lane No. 252, from State Route 299 to end, 0.11 miles; 48. Martin Road No. 237, from State Route 299 to end, 0.60 miles; 49. Bennett Road No. 249, from Pioneer Lane to end, 0.08 miles; 50. Ransom Road No. 224, from State Route 299 to end, 0.33 miles; 51. Boudreaux Road No. 241, from Ransom Road to end, 0.16 miles; 52. Cox Road No. 243, From State Route 299 to end, 0.07 miles; 53. Wallace Lane No. 271, from State Route 299 to end, 0.05 miles; 54. North Miner Street, WVB 24, from State Route 299 to Forest Avenue, 0.34 miles; 55. Tinnen Street, WVB 27, from North Miner Street to end, 0.10 miles; 56. Civil Defense Loop, WVC 42 from Memorial Drive to end, 0.25 miles; 57. Buckeye Creek Road No. 105, from 4.50 to 4.90 miles north of Latersection Road 204, 0.40 miles; 58. Masonic Lane, WVA 13, entire length, 0.40 miles; 59. Mountain View Street, WVA 01, entire length, 0.46 miles; 60. West Bailey Street, WVA 12, entire length, 0.10 miles;



	61. Nugget Lane No. 245, entire length, 0.32 miles; 62. Martin Road No. 237, entire length, 0.60 miles; 63. Pioneer Lane No. 248, entire length, 0.18 miles; 64. Bennett Road No. 249, entire length, 0.08 miles; 65. Ransom Road No. 224, entire length, 0.33 miles; 66. Boudreaux Road No. 241, entire length, 0.16 miles; 67. Wilson Road No. 242, entire length, 0.07 miles; 68. Davis Drive No. 240, entire length, 0.18 miles; 69. Cox Road No. 243, entire length, 0.07 miles; 70. Wallace Lane No. 271, entire length, 0.05 miles; 71. Ponderosa Lane No. 252, entire length, 0.11 miles; 72. Old Airport Road No. 238, entire length, 0.10 miles; 73. Glen Road No. 239, entire length, 0.49 miles; 74. Oregon to West Weaver No. 225 SR from SR 299W to end of Select Route portion, 1.80 miles; 75. Salyer Loop Road, Highway 299 to junction of Fountain Ranch, Mile 0 to Mile 0.10; 76. Kingsbury Road No. 320, from Old Morgan Hill Road to Pine Avenue, 0.48 miles; 77. Pine Avenue, HF 13, from Kingsbury Road to Old Morgan Hill Road, 0.45 miles; 78. Madrone Avenue, HF 12, from Pine Avenue to Old Morgan Hill Road, 0.38 miles; 79. Center Street, HF 23, from Pine Avenue to Kingsbury Road, 0.30 miles; 80. Stortz Road, HF 26, from Kingsbury Road to end, 0.09 miles; 81. Texas Street No. LW 18, from County Road 105 to County Road No. LW 16, 0.50 miles; 82. Fremont Street No. LW 16, from County Road to LW 18 to County Road No. 202, 0.30 miles; 83. Donner Street No. LW 13, from County Road No. LW 18 to County Road No. LW 12, 0.15 miles; 84. Trinity Vista Street No. LW 15, from County Road No. LW 18 to County Road No. LW 12, 0.15 miles; 85. Sutter Street No. LW 14, from County Road No. LW 18 to County Road No. LW 12, 0.15 miles; 86. Douglas Street No. LW 17 from County Road No. LW 12 to County Road No. LW 10, 0.12 miles; 87. First Avenue No. LW 10, from County Road No. LW 13 to County Road No. LW 16, 0.32 miles; 88. Second Avenue No. LW 11, from County Road No. LW 13 to County Road No. LW 17, 0.33 miles; 89. Third Avenue No. LW 12, from County Road No. LW 13 to County Road No. LW 17, 0.33 miles; 90. Lewiston Road, County Road No. 202, from County Road No. 105, Buckeye Road, to 1.35 miles southerly, a distance of 1.35 miles; 91. Steiner Flat Road, County Road No. 221, from 0.18 miles west to 0.51 miles; 92. Steiner Flat Road, County Road No. 221, from 3.00 miles to 3.82 miles; 93. Brown's Mountain Road, County Road No. 222, from Post Mile 6.53 to Post Mile 6.83, 0.03 miles; 94. East Weaver Creek Road, County Road No. 228, junction with Route No. 3, 0.00 miles to 1.40 miles; 95. Canyon Creek Road No. 401, from State Route 299 to 0.25 miles north, 0.25 miles. (Ord. 1200 §2, 1995; Ord. 1127 §2, 1989; Ord. 1055 §1, 1984; Ord. 1048 §2, 1984; Ord. 330-14 §1, 1979; Ord. 330-13 §1, 1978; Ord. 330-12 §1, 1978; Ord. 330-9 §1, 19,77; Ord. 330-8 §1, 1977; Ord. 330-7 §1, 1976; Ord. 330-6 §1, 1976; Ord. 330-4 §1, 1974; Ord. 330-2 §2, 1972; Ord. 330-1 §2, 1971; Ord. 330 Art. III §32(b), 1971) 10.12.035 Thirty miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of thirty miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic: 1. On Rush Creek Drive, County Road No. 275, from State Highway No. 3 to Rush Creek Road, County Road No. 204. (Ord. 1111 §1, 1988) 10.12.040 Thirty-five miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of thirty-five miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic: 1. Buckeye Road, County Road No. 105. 4.20 miles to 4.46 miles ; 2. Buckeye Road, County Road No. 105. 4.81 miles to 5.50 miles; 3. Old Morgan Hill Road, State Route No. 3 0.00 miles to 2.10 miles; 4. Red Hill Road No. 415, from 0.90 miles northwest of its intersection with County Road No. 413 to end, 1.73 miles; 5. Connor Creek Road No. 449, from its intersection with County Road No. 415, to end, 0.30 miles; 6. Hocker Meadow Road No. 464, from its intersection with County. Road No. 449, to end, 0.50 miles; 7. Senger Road No. 440, from its intersection with County Road No. 415, to end, 0.60 miles; 8. Goose Ranch Road, County Road No 215, from County Road No. 212, Turnpike Road, to County Road No. 202, Lewiston Road, a distance of 3.66 miles; 9. Buckeye Creek Road No. 105, from 3.26 to 4.46 miles north to the intersection with Road No. 204, 1.20 miles. (Ord. 1127 §1, 1989; Ord. 330-15 §1, 1979; Ord. 330-14 §2, 1979; Ord. 330-8 §2, 1977; Ord. 330 Art. III §32(c), 1971) 10.12.050 Forty miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of forty



	miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic. (Ord. 330 Art. III §32(d), 1971) 10.12.060 Forty-five miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of forty-five miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic. (Ord. 330 Art. III §32(e), 1971) 10.12.070 Fifty miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of fifty miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic. (Ord. 330 Art. III §32(f), 1971) 10.12.080 Application for speed limit change Any person who requests a change in a prima facie speed limit on any county road shall make application to the commissioner who, upon finding the application meritorious, shall conduct an engineering and traffic survey to determine the appropriate prima facie speed limit. The engineering and traffic survey together with the recommendations of the commissioner and an appropriate amendment to this division shall be presented to the local authority for its consideration and determination pursuant to Section 10.12.010. (Ord. 330 Art. III §33, 1971) 10.12.090 Bridges and structures—Authority to establish maximum limits Pursuant to Sections 22403 and 24404 of the vehicle Code, the local authority is authorized to determine, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation and properly noticed public hearing, the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to any bridge or structure under its jurisdiction. (Ord. 330 Art. IV §41(part), 1971) 10.12.100 Bridges and structures—Five miles per hour Upon the bridges designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of five miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic: 1. County Bridge No. 5C-119, County Road No. 402, Bill Jackson Memorial Bridge: speed limit to five miles per hour; allowing only one truck or bus on the bridge at a time. (Ord. 330-10 §1(part), 1977; Ord. 330-3 §2(part), 1974; Ord. 330 Art. IV §41(a), 1971) 10.12.110 Bridges and structures—Ten miles per hour Upon the bridges designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of ten miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic: 1. County Bridge No. 5C-66, County Road No. 444 Salyer Bridge: speed limit to ten miles per hour; allowing only one truck or bus on the bridge at a time. (Ord. 330-10 §1(part), 1977; Ord. 330-3 §2(part), 1974; Ord. 330 Art. IV §41(b), 1971) 10.12.120 Bridges and structures—Posting of signs When such determination has been made, the local authority by resolution shall designate the maximum speed limit on such bridge and structure. The commissioner is authorized and directed to establish appropriate signs giving notice of the maximum speed limits established. When signs are erected giving notice thereof, the maximum speed limits set forth shall be in effect. (Ord. 330 Art. IV §42, 1971) 10.12.130 Bridges and structures—Application for speed limit change Any person who requests a change in a maximum speed limit on any county bridge or structure shall make application to the commissioner who, upon finding the application meritorious shall conduct an engineering and traffic survey to determine the appropriate maximum speed limit. The engineering and traffic survey together with the recommendations of the commissioner, shall be presented to the local authority, who shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be posted upon the bridge or structure at least five days prior to the date fixed for the hearing. Upon the conclusion of the hearing a determination of the maximum speed limit shall be made pursuant to Section 10.12.090. (Ord. 330 Art. IV §43, 1971) 10.12.140 Private roads—Authority to establish maximum limits The local authority is authorized to establish by resolution maximum speed limits on private roads upon the petition of a majority of the affected property owners. (Ord. 330 Art. V §51, 1971) 10.12.150 Private roads—Posting of signs When such maximum speed limits have been established, the affected property owners shall post appropriate signs giving notice of the maximum speed limits. The signs, when erected, shall conform to the standards set forth in Section 21403 of the Vehicle Code. When signs are erected giving notice thereof, the maximum speed limits set forth shall be in effect. (Ord. 330 Art. V §52, 1971) 10.12.160 Private roads—Application for speed limit change Any affected property owner who requests a change of an established maximum limit on a private road or the establishment of a maximum limit on a private road shall file with the commissioner a petition signed by a majority of the affected property owners setting forth a description of the private road, the maximum limit desired and the reasons therefor. The commissioner shall determine if the petition is in compliance with this section. If the petition is in compliance, the matter shall be set on the agenda of the local authority on the third



	Monday following the filing of the petition. The clerk of the board shall notify by mail all known affected property owners. When the matter is heard, the local authority may receive and consider testimony from the proponents and the opponents prior to the establishment of a maximum limit. (Ord. 330 Art. V §53, 1971) 10.12.170 Private roads—Twenty-five miles per hour Upon the areas and roads designated in this section, a prima facie speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour is declared to be reasonable, safe, and more appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic: 1. Red Hill Road. From the intersection of Red Hill Road with Hocker Meadow Road (County Road No. 464) to the end of said Red Hill Road. (Ord. 330-16 §1, 1979: Ord. 330 Art. V §54, 1971) Chapter 10.16 STOP SIGNS Sections: 10.16.010 Authority to erect stop signs. 10.16.020 Posting. 10.16.030 Addition or removal. 10.16.010 Authority to erect stop signs Subject to the provisions of Sections 21353 and 21355 of the Vehicle Code, the local authority is authorized to determine those county roads, intersections, or railroad grade crossings at which there is a special hazard to life or property by reason of the volume of traffic upon such roads or at such intersections, or over such railroad grade crossings, or because of the lack of visibility to the drivers of the vehicles approaching such roads, intersections or railroad grade crossings, or because the number of reported accidents or the apparent probability thereof, or by reason of physical conditions which render any such roads, intersections or railroad grade crossings exceptionally dangerous or hazardous to life or property, and where the factors creating the special hazard are such that, according to the principles and experience of traffic engineering the installation of stop signs is reasonably calculated to reduce the expectancy of accidents and the use of warning signs would be inadequate. (Ord. 330 Art. VI §61, 1971) 10.16.020 Posting When such determination has been made, the local authority by resolution shall designate any such road as a through road between specified limits, or designate any such railroad grade crossing as a stop railroad grade crossing, subject to the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of the state pursuant to the provisions of Section 21110 of the Vehicle Code, and it shall post such stop signs as are necessary to give effect to such designation. Stop signs at any intersection may be so posted as to stop either or any or all of the streams of traffic entering such intersection as the needs of the particular location may require. (Ord. 330 Art. VI §62, 1971) 10.16.030 Addition or removal Any person who requests the addition or removal of stop signs authorized by this division shall make application to the commissioner who, upon finding the application meritorious, shall conduct an engineering and traffic survey to determine the need for any such addition or removal. The engineering and traffic survey together with the recommendations of the commissioner and an appropriate resolution shall be presented to the local authority for their consideration and determination pursuant to Section 10.16.010. (Ord, 330 Art. VI §63, 1971) Chapter 10.20 YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS Sections: 10.20.010 Authority to erect signs. 10.20.020 Posting. 10.20.010 Authority to erect signs The commissioner is authorized to determine those approaches to intersections of streets and highways which are not through streets, and which there is special hazard to life and property by reason of the volume of traffic at such intersections, or because of the lack of visibility to the drivers of the vehicles approaching such intersections, or because of the number of reported accidents or an apparent probability thereof, or by reason of physical conditions which render such intersections exceptionally dangerous or hazardous to life and property, and where the factors creating the special hazard are such that, according to the principles and experience of traffic engineering, the installation of yield right-of-way signs is reasonably calculated to reduce the expectancy of accidents, and that the use of warning signs would be inadequate. (Ord. 330 Art. VII §71, 1971) 10.20.020 Posting When such determination has been made, the commissioner is directed to designate any such approaches as yield right-of-way approaches and shall post such yield right-of-way signs as are necessary to give effect to such designation. (Ord. 330 Art. VII §72, 1971)



	Chapter 10.24 STANDING, STOPPING AND PARKING Sections: 10.24.010 Where prohibited. 10.24.020 Prohibited on private property—Exception. 10.24.010 Where prohibited The commissioner shall prohibit the stopping or parking of vehicles on any of the following places: A. Any place where the stopping or parking of vehicles is determined by the commissioner to constitute a hazard to traffic, life or property, or an obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (Ord. 330 Art. VIII §81, 1971) 10.24.020 Prohibited on private property—Exception No person shall park a vehicle in a private driveway or on private property without the direct or implied consent of the owner or person in lawful possession of such driveway or property. (Ord. 330 Art. VIII §82, 1971) Chapter 10.28 WEIGHT LIMITS Sections: 10.28.010 Designated 10.28.010 Designated A. The gross weight of vehicles and loads on the Old Lewiston Bridge across the Trinity River on County Road 212, Lewiston, California, shall not exceed fourteen thousand pounds. B. The gross weight of vehicles and loads on the Rush Creek Drive, on County Road 275, Lewiston, California, shall not exceed fourteen thousand pounds. (Ord. 330-11 §2, 1977; Ord. 330 Art. XII §100, 1971) Chapter 10.30 WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY ROADS Sections: 10.30.010 Dangerous roads. 10.30.020 Restricted use. 10.30.010 Danqerous roads Pursuant to Section 942.5 of the streets and highways code, the board of supervisors determines that the use of county roads which provide access to waste disposal facilities, including transfer sites and landfills, present a danger to the public if such use is not restricted. (Ord. 1177 §1(part), 1993) 10.30.020 Restricted use For purposes of protecting the public, the director of transportation, after consulting with the general services manager, may restrict the use of county roads which provide access to county waste disposal facilities. Such restrictions may include, but are not limited to restricting the use of the roads to times when the facility is open for the disposal of waste materials and to limit the use of such roads to vehicles which are transporting such disposable waste. Such restrictions may be accomplished by the installation of gates or other barriers at such locations as the director determines is necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter to protect the public from dangers associated with the operation of the waste disposal facility. (Ord. 1177 §1(part), 1993) Chapter 10.32 PENALTY Sections: 10.32.010 Unlawful acts. 10.32.020 Violation a misdemeanor. 10.32.010 Unlawful acts It is unlawful for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this



	division. (Ord. 330 Art. IX §85, 1971) 10.32.020 Violation a misdemeanor Any person violating any of the provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 330 Art. IX §86, 1971) Chapters 10.36—10.40 (RESERVED) DIVISION II. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Chapter 10.44 ONE-WAY STREETS Sections: 10.44.010 Center Street 10.44.010 Center Street A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle northbound on Center Street in the town of Weaverville, Trinity County, California, between Trinity Lakes Boulevard, also designated FAS 1089, and Court Street. All lanes of said portion of Center Street shall be open to southbound traffic only. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle on the east side of Center Street between Trinity Lakes Boulevard, also designated FAS 1089, and Court Street. C. Any person violating any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 259 §§1, 2, and 3, 1961) Chapter 10.48 STANDING, STOPPING AND PARKING Sections: 10.48.010 Two-hour parking between nine a.m. and six p.m. 10.48.020 Four-hour parking between nine a.m. and six p.m. 10.48.025 Ten-minute parking on South Miner Street. 10.48.030 Prohibited parking. 10.48.035 Restricted parking on Court Street. 10.48.040 Disabled persons' and veterans' parking. 10.48.045 Courthouse parking lot designation. 10.48.046 Restrictions on parking in courthouse, library and hospital parking lots. 10.48.047 Hospital parking lot designation. 10.48.048 Angle Parking on state highways. 10.48.050 Portion of Lower Mad River Road. 10.48.060 Violation—Penalty. 10.48.070 Plea by mail in parking violation cases. 10.48.010 Two-hour parking between nine a.m. and six p.m. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle continuously for more than two hours between the hours of nine a.m. and six p.m. (Sundays and holidays excepted) on the following streets: A. On both sides of Main Street, between Garden Gulch (Post Mile 51.450) to Oregon Street (Post Mile 51.630), a distance of 950 feet in the town of Weaverville. The two-hour limitation shall not apply to the residents of the three buildings located between the Bank of America building and the Trinity Theatre Building in the town of Weaverville, and fronting Main Street, provided: 1. The resident of the subject property makes application to and receives from the director of the Trinity County public works department a permit to park a vehicle on Main Street in front of or close to the subject property. 2. The application shall include, but not be limited to: a. The make, model and license number of the vehicle for which the permit is to be issued; b. A statement that the applicant is a resident of the subject property; c. A statement that the vehicle is registered to the applicant; d. A statement that the applicant will surrender the permit to the director of the public works department.



	3. A permit shall be issued and valid only for vehicles registered to the resident or residents of the subject property. 4. A permit shall be required for each separate licensed vehicle. 5. A permit shall become null and void upon the termination of residency at the subject property, sale or transfer of ownership of the vehicle or upon the expiration of one year from the date of the issuance of the permit. 6. There shall be no limit upon the number of times a permit may be reissued after each one-year expiration date. B. On both sides of Court Street, from the intersection of Main Street to Center Street, in the town of Weaverville. C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B of this section, the building maintenance superintendent shall designate, mark and post one parking space on Main Street on Highway 299 (on the side closest to the courthouse) approximately forty feet east of the curbline of Garden Gulch, which shall be utilized by only county sheriff's department vehicles. (Ord. 1148 §1, 1990; Ord. 237-12 §1, 1980; Ord. 237-8 §1, 1978; Ord. 237-7 §1, 1978) 10.48.020 Four-hour parkinq between nine a.m. and six p.m. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle continuously for more than four hours between the hours of nine a.m. and six p.m. (Sundays and holidays excepted) on the following streets: A. The west side of Forest Avenue, from the intersection of Forest Avenue and Main Street to the middle of Weaver Creek Bridge, a distance of approximately three hundred feet. (Ord. 237-15 §1, 1981: Ord. 237-7 §1.1, 1978) 10.48.025 Ten-minute parking on South Miner Street A. It is unlawful for any person to park any vehicle continuously for more than ten minutes between the hours of eight a.m. and five p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted) on the west side of South Miner Street in front of the United States Post Office from the pedestrian crosswalk at the southerly side of the post office to the driveway of the apartment complex on the northerly side of the post office, a distance of approximately sixty feet. B. Signs shall be erected and maintained by the public works department giving notice of such parking restriction. (Ord. 1156 §1, 1991) 10.48.030 Prohibited parkinq It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle on the following streets: A. On Texas Avenue, fifteen feet on both sides of the entrance to the new Fire Hall in the town of Lewiston; B. On the southeast side of Victory Lane (County Road WVC No. 59) from its intersection with Memorial Drive (County Road WVC No. 40) to the Trinity High School parking lot, a distance of approximately six hundred linear feet; C. On Browns Mountain Road (County Road No. 222) two hundred feet on both sides of said road on the west side from the abutment of Bucktail Bridge; D. The east side of Rush Creek Drive (County Road No. 275) from Rush Creek (County Road No. 204) to State Highway 3; E. On the west side of Fremont Street (LW16) between Fourth Street, a private road located in the Lewiston Park Subdivision and the Old Lewiston Road (County Road No. 202); F. It is unlawful for any person to park, let stand or stop any vehicle at any time on the north side of State Highway Route 299 in that area from Post Mile 30.987, a point approximately two thousand four hundred forty-five feet west of the entrance to the Big Flat Campground, to Post Mile 31.009, a point approximately two thousand three hundred twenty-seven feet west of the entrance to the Big Flat Campground; G. On the south side of Minor Street, ten feet on each side of the crosswalk in front of the post office in the town of Weaverville. H. Adjacent to the curb on the north side of State Route 02-Tri-299 from: 1. Post Mile 51.453, a point approximately 16 feet east of the centerline of Garden Gulch Street, to PM 51.455, a point approximately 26 feet east of the centerline of Garden Gulch Street. 2. PM 51.480, a point approximately 51 feet west of the centerline of Court Street, to PM 51.486, a point approximately 20 feet west of the centerline of Court Street. 3. PM 51.494, a point approximately 20 feet east of the centerline of Court Street, to PM 51.500, a point approximately 51 feet east of the centerline of Court Street. 4. PM 51.524, a point approximately 182 feet east of the centerline of Court Street, to PM 51.530, a point approximately 210 feet east of the centerline of Court Street. 5. PM 51.527, a point approximately 250 feet west of the centerline of State Route 3, to PM 51.529, a point approximately 236 feet west of the centerline of State Route 3. 6. PM 51.562, a point approximately 65 feet west of the centerline of State Route 3, to PM 51.569, a point approximately 23 feet west of the centerline of State Route 3. 7. PM 51.579, a point approximately 27 feet east of the centerline of State Route 3, to PM 51.587, a point approximately 67 feet east of the centerline of State Route 3. 8. PM 51.635, a point approximately 29 feet east of the projected centerline of Oregon Street, to PM 51.637, a point approximately 35 feet east of the projected centerline of Oregon Street. 9. PM 51.662, a point approximately 170 feet east of the projected centerline of Oregon Street, to PM 51.664, a point approximately 182 feet east of the projected centerline of Oregon Street. 10. PM 51.791, a point approximately 45 feet west of the centerline of Brannen Street, to PM 51.797, a point approximately 16 feet west of the centerline of Brannen Street. 11. PM 51.803, a point approximately 15 feet east of the centerline of Brannen Street, to PM 51.809, a point approximately 46 feet east



	of the centerline of Brannen Street, and in the south side of State Route 02-Tri-299 from: 12. PM 51.481, a point approximately 45 feet west of the centerline of Court Street, to PM 51.487, a point approximately 18 feet west of the centerline of Court Street. 13. PM 51.523, a point approximately 176 feet east of the projected centerline of Court Street, to PM 51.529, a point approximately 208 feet east of the projected centerline of Court Street. 14. PM 51.536, a point approximately 245 feet east of the projected centerline of Court Street, to PM 51.539, a point approximately 261 feet east of the projected centerline of Court Street. 15. PM 51.579, a point approximately 29 feet east of the projected centerline of State Route 3, to PM 51.584, a point approximately 52 feet east of the projected centerline of State Route 3. 16. PM 51.619, a point approximately 63 feet west of the centerline of Oregon Street, to PM 51.627, a point approximately 16 feet west of the centerline of Oregon Street. 17. PM 51.634, a point approximately 20 feet east of the centerline of Oregon Street, to PM 51.643, a point approximately 71 feet east of the centerline of Oregon Street. 18. PM 51.647, a point approximately 90 feet east of the centerline of Oregon Street, to PM 51.660, a point approximately 159 feet east of the centerline of Oregon Street. 19. PM 51.682, a point approximately 42.5 feet west of the centerline of Lorenz Road, to PM 51.687, a point approximately 16.5 feet west of the centerline of Lorenz Road. 20. PM 51.693, a point approximately 14 feet east of the centerline of Lorenz Road, to PM 51.696, a point approximately 31 feet east of the centerline of Lorenz Road. 21. PM 51.726, a point approximately 189 feet east of the centerline of Lorenz Road, to PM 51.728, a point approximately 202.5 feet east of the centerline of Lorenz Road. 22. PM 51.827, a point approximately 39.5 feet west of the centerline of Bremer Street, to PM 51.31, a point approximately 17 feet west of the centerline of Bremer Street. 23. PM 51.837, a point approximately 16 feet east of the centerline of Bremer Street, to PM 51.843, a point approximately 45.5 feet east of the centerline of Bremer Street. and on the west side of State Route 2-Tri-3 from: 24. PM 30.864, a point at the north curbline of State Route 299, to PM 30.869, a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of State Route 299. and on the east side of State Route 02-Tri-3 from: 25. PM 30.865, a point at the north curbline of State Route 299, to PM 30.873, a point 40 feet north of the north curbline of State Route 299. I. Adjacent to the curb on the North side of State Route 02-TRI-299 from: 1. PM 52.54± (Intersection of the centerline of Glen Road and State Route 299). From a point 100 feet west of the projected centerline of Glen Road to a point 175 feet east of the projected centerline of Glen Road. 2. PM 52.64± (Intersection of new encroachment to be constructed to shopping center and State Route 299). From a point 125 feet west of the centerline of new access encroachment to a point 125 feet east of the centerline of said new access encroachment. 3. PM 52.72± (Intersection of the centerline of Martin Road, County Road No. 237, and State Route 299). From a point 125 feet west of the centerline of Martin Road to a point 20 feet west of the centerline of Martin Road. J. On the northerly side of Martin Road, County Road No. 237, from the centerline of State Route 299 to a point 700 feet easterly of the centerline of State Route 299. K. On both sides of Industrial Park Way, County Road No. 257, from the centerline of State Route 299 to a point 1350 feet westerly of the centerline of State Route 299, excepting therefrom the existing transit loading facility. L. On both sides of the entire length of Road B, County Road No. 258, from the centerline of Industrial Park Way, County Road No. 257, to a point approximately 550 feet north. M. On the southerly side of State Route 02-Tri-299 from: 1. PM 52.520, a point approximately 54 feet west of the centerline of Glen Road, to PM 52.491, a point approximately 204 feet west of the centerline of Glen Road. 2. PM 52.464, a point approximately 350 feet west of the centerline of Glen Road, to PM 52.46, a point 390 feet west of the centerline of Glen Road. (Ord. 1293 §1, 2005; Ord. 1285 §1, 2004; Ord. 1197 §1, 1995; Ord. 1148 §§2, 3, 1990; Ord. 1060 §1, 1985; Ord. 1053 §1, 1984; Ord. 1000 §1, 1982; Ord. 10.48-19 §1, 1982; Ord. 10.48-17 §1, 1981; Ord. 237-16 §1, 1981; Ord. 237-13 §1, 1981; Ord. 237-7 §2, 1978) 10.48.035 Restricted parking on Court Street It is unlawful for any person to park a vehicle on the following described portions of Court Street which does not conform to the type and size hereinafter set forth: A. Only compact cars may be parked on the northwesterly side of Court Street from the courthouse parking lot exit northeasterly to the northeasterly boundary of the county's courthouse property. B. Only vehicles which do not exceed five feet in height, including any load thereon, may be parked on the northwesterly side of Court Street from the courthouse parking lot exit southeasterly to Main Street (State Highway 299 West). C. Trucks, pickup trucks, vans, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, motor carriers, buses or similar vehicles shall not be parked on those portions of Court Street described in subsections (A) and (B) of this section. D. The public works department shall erect signs restricting parking on Court Street as set forth in subsections (A) through (C) of this section. (Ord. 1157 §1, 1991)



	10.48.040 Disabled persons' and veterans' parking A. Pursuant to Section 22511.8 of the California Vehicle Code, the following two parking spaces located in the Trinity County courthouse parking lot shall be restricted to use by vehicles displaying either a distinguishing license plate or a placard issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to disabled persons: Two spaces located on the southerly side of the parking lot, adjacent to the courthouse, and immediately westerly of Court Street. Restricted parking spaces in the courthouse parking lot shall be identified with an appropriate sign and wheel-chair symbol, or as otherwise authorized by California Vehicle Code Section 22511.8(a)(1), (2), or (3). B. Pursuant to Section 22511.7 of the California Vehicle Code, the following two parking spaces consisting of fifty linear feet on the north side of Texas Avenue, County Road No. LW18, and located in front of the residence at 215 Texas Avenue, Lewiston, California shall be restricted to vehicles which display a distinguishing license plate or a placard issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to disabled persons. The Director of Transportation and Planning is directed to identify parking spaces on county roads which are restricted to vehicles displaying distinguishing license plates or placards by painting the curb or edge of the pavement of the county road with blue paint and by posting suitable signs as provided in California Vehicle Code Section 22511.7. C. Pursuant to Section 22511.8 of the California Vehicle Code, the county sheriff's department, county public works department and the county buildings and grounds department shall each have the authority to cause the removal of vehicles, which do not display a distinguishing license plate or placard issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to disabled persons, from those spaces designated in the courthouse parking lot by subsection A of this section as restricted for parking by vehicles displaying such plates or placards. (Ord. 1165 §1, 1992: Ord. 10.48-18 §1, 1981; Ord. 237-9 §1, 1979: Ord. 237-7 §2.1, 1978) 10.48.045 Courthouse parking lot designation The building maintenance superintendent shall designate, mark and post one parking space on the southeast side of the courthouse parking lot, on the east side of the disabled persons and veterans parking space, which shall be utilized by only county sheriff's department vehicles. (Ord. 10.48-18 §2, 1981) 10.48.046 Restrictions on parking in courthouse, library and hospital parking lots A. For the purpose of this section, "vehicle" means a passenger vehicle as defined by Vehicle Code Section 465, a passenger transportation vehicle as defined by Vehicle Code Section 464, a camp trailer, camper, house car, trailer, motorcycle, a trailer coach as defined by Vehicle Code Sections 242, 243, 362, 630, and 635, a pickup truck as defined by Vehicle Code Section 471, and any other motorized vehicle. B. For the purpose of this section, "park" or "parking" shall mean the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaging in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. C. For the purpose of this section, "courthouse parking lot" shall mean that area owned by the county of Trinity northeast of the courthouse in Weaverville between Garden Gulch and Court Streets. For the purpose of this section, "library parking lot" shall mean that area owned by the county of Trinity or within the right-of-way of the California Department of Transportation that is paved and utilized for parking by the public between Garden Gulch Street and Red Hill Road. For the purpose of this section, "hospital parking lot" means that area owned by the county of Trinity west of Taylor Street and North of Easter Avenue. For the purpose of this section, "Lee Ranch House parking lot" means that area owned by the county of Trinity between Lorenz Road and Lee Fong Park, south of Garden Gulch Creek. D. The board of supervisors finds that the use of the above-described county parking lots for parking vehicles by the public at night constitutes a hazard to public health and safety, promotes blight, results in the deposit of unsightly litter and debris, and provides an opportunity for criminal activity. Except for the parking of motor homes and recreational vehicles in designated parking spaces between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. in the Lee Ranch House parking lot, the parking of vehicles other than passenger vehicles, motorcycles and pickup trucks in the above described county parking lots at any time constitutes a nuisance in that it unreasonably interferes with the public's use of and access to county buildings. E. It is unlawful for any person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any vehicle referred to in subsection A of this section to park or leave such vehicle standing on the courthouse parking lot, hospital parking lot, Lee Ranch House parking lot, or library parking lot between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. F. Except for parking of motor homes and other recreational vehicles in designated parking spaces between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., it is unlawful for any person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle referred to in subsection A of this section other than passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and pickup trucks, to park or leave such vehicle standing on the courthouse parking lot, hospital parking lot, Lee Ranch House parking lot or library parking lot at any time; G. Subsection E of this section shall not apply to county-owned vehicles and vehicles owned or operated by county employees during the period in which the employee is inside a county building or on official county business, and shall not apply to patients of or visitors to Trinity Hospital. This section shall not apply to county approved special events or to election nights. H. The parking spaces facing the northeast side of the courthouse shall be reserved for use by the public. I. Signs shall be posted in the courthouse and library parking lots stating: "No parking between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Parking between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. limited to passenger vehicles, motorcycles



	and pickup trucks. All vehicles in violation will be towed at owners' expense. Trinity County Code Section 10.48.046. Call 623-1300 for information regarding towed vehicles." J. Signs shall be posted in the hospital parking lot stating: "Hospital Parking Only. Parking limited to passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and pickup trucks. All vehicles in violation will be towed at owners' expense. Trinity County Code Section 10.48.046. Call 623-1300 for information regarding towed vehicles." K. Signs shall be posted in the Lee Ranch House parking lot stating: "No parking of any vehicles between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Parking of motor homes and other recreational vehicles permitted in designated spaces between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. All vehicles in violation will be towed at owners' expense. Trinity County Code Section 10.48.046. Call 623-1300 for information regarding towed vehicles." 10.48.047 Hospital parking lot designation The front parking lot of the Trinity County Hospital shall be used only by hospital patients and hospital visitors. The public works department shall install signs restricting parking to hospital visitors and patients. (Ord. 1135 §1, 1990) 10.48.048 Angle parking on state highways By the authority of Section 22503 of the California Vehicle Code, the Trinity County board of supervisors declares that angled parking is permitted on state highways at the following locations, provided, however, the state of California assumes all responsibility for the safety of the parking design and circulation patterns. No angle parking shall be established without the prior written approval of the California Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans). Any provision of this section which regulates traffic or delegates the regulation of traffic upon state highways in any way for which the approval of the Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans) is required by state law, shall cease to be operative six months after receipt by the county board of supervisors of written notice of withdrawal of approval of the Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans). Whenever this section delegates authority to a county officer, or authorizes action by the board of supervisors to regulate traffic upon a state highway in any way which, by state law, requires the prior approval of the Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans), no such officer shall exercise such authority nor shall such action by the county board of supervisors be effective with respect to any state highway without the prior approval, in writing, of the Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans) when and to the extent required by the California Vehicle Code. A. Angled Parking in Front of Hayfork Elementary School. Angled parking approved by Cal-Trans for safety and circulation shall be permitted in front of Hayfork Elementary School along the south side of State Highway 3 between School Avenue and Community Drive, Hayfork. (Ord. 1211 §1, 1996) 10.48.050 Portion of Lower Mad River Road A. By the authority of Section 22507 of the California Vehicle Code, parking or standing of vehicles is prohibited on a certain portion of County Road No. 501 (Lower Mad River Road), more particularly described as beginning 2.1 miles north of the Ruth Store and continuing 2.6 miles north of said Ruth Store, a distance of one-half mile. B. This section shall be in effect only when noparking signs are posted. (Ord. 237-14 §1, 1981; Ord. 237-11 §§1 and 2, 1980) 10.48.060 Violation—Penalty Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by (1) a fine not exceeding fifty dollars for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year; and (3) a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year. (Ord. 237-7 §1, 1978) 10.48.070 Plea by mail in parking violation cases A. Pursuant to Section 40519(b) of the California Vehicle Code, any person who has received a written notice to appear for an infraction may, prior to the time at which the person is required to appear, plead not guilty in writing in lieu of appearing in person. The written plea shall be directed to the court named in the notice to appear, or to the court indicated on the notice of parking violation and, if mailed, shall be sent by certified or registered mail, postmarked not later than five days prior to the day upon which appearance is required. The written plea and request to the court shall be accompanied by a deposit consisting of the amount of bail established pursuant to Section 1269b of the Penal Code, together with any assessment required by Sections 42006 or 42050 of the Vehicle Code, for that offense, which amount shall be used for the purpose of guaranteeing the appearance of the defendant at the time and place set by the court for trial, and to apply toward the payment of any fine or assessment prescribed by the court in the event of conviction. B. Upon receipt of the plea and deposit, a date shall then be set for both arraignment and trial, unless the defendant requests separate arraignment and trial dates. Thereafter, the case shall be conducted in the same manner as if the defendant had appeared in person, had made his or her plea in open court, and had deposited such sum as bail. The court or the clerk of the court shall notify the accused of the time and place of trial by first class mail, postmarked at least



	ten days prior to the time set for the trial. Any person using this procedure shall be deemed to have waived the right to be tried within the statutory period. (Ord. 1032 §1, 1983) Chapter 10.52 LOADING ZONES Sections: 10.52.010 School bus loading zone for Trinity County High School. 10.52.010 School bus loading zone for Trinity County, High School A. There is designated and established a school bus loading zone in front of Trinity County High School on 299-W, or Main Street, in the town of Weaverville, between the hours of eight a.m. and four p.m. of each school day, Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays and vacation periods excepted. B. The curb will be painted white for a distance of one hundred feet, excluding driveways, from a point beginning at the intersection of Mill Street and 299-W, or Main Street, in the town of Weaverville, and running thence, northerly along the westerly line of 299-W, or Main Street, a distance of one hundred thirty-seven feet between Engineer's Station 19+90 right and Station 21+27 right. C. Any provision of this section which regulated traffic or delegates the regulation of traffic upon state highways in any way for which the approval of the department of public works is required by state law, shall cease to be operative six months after receipt by the board of supervisors of written notice of withdrawal of approval of the department of public works. D. Violators will be prosecuted and punished in accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code of the state. (Ord. 232 H§1—4, 1957) Chapter 10.56 SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD Sections: 10.56.010 Permission to exceed weight limits. 10.56.020 Authority to fix limits. 10.56.030 Trailer coach—Permit. 10.56.040 Trailer coach—Seasonal or time regulations. 10.56.010 Permission to exceed weight limits A. Upon application to the county road department for permission to use and operate on roads and highways, under the jurisdiction of the county, save and except any highways designated as Federal Aid Secondary within the county, private or contract vehicles for the purpose of hauling loads which weigh in excess of the maximum weight limits as set forth in the Vehicle Code of the state, the county road commissioner may enter into an agreement with the applicant, permitting such overloads, specifying protective restrictions and providing for the payment of a financial contribution for the issuance of such permission. The road commissioner is authorized, in his discretion, to waive the payment of the financial contribution and to agree with applicant that applicant may, in lieu thereof, perform such work and services on the road or highway to be used as may be provided in said agreement; provided that such agreement shall not permit the applicant to transport such excess weight loads on roads or highways for distances exceeding seventy-five miles. B. All contributions received by the county road department under this section shall be used for the construction, improvement or maintenance of the road or highway designated in the permission to operate overweight loads. C. This section shall not be operative whenever it is determined that the provisions of this section will prevent the county from receiving any state or federal funds for road or highway purposes. (Ord. 252 §2, 1960: Ord. 241 §1, 1958) 10.56.020 Authority to fix limits The board of supervisors of the county, whenever it determines, after an engineering investigation, that any road or highway under its jurisdiction will, with safety to itself, sustain vehicles and loads weighing more than the maximum weight limits set forth in the Vehicle Code of the state, may declare and fix a weight limit for such road or highway greater than the maximum limit set forth in said Code. Thereupon, and thereafter, it shall be lawful to operate or move vehicles and loads of a gross weight upon such roads or highways so designated by the board of supervisors equal to, but not in excess of, the maximum weight limit fixed by the board. (Ord. 241 §2, 1958) 10.56.030 Trailer coach—Permit Upon application in writing to the county road department, and if good cause appears, the road commissioner is authorized and directed to issue a special permit, in writing, authorizing the applicant to move a trailer coach in excess of the maximum width otherwise provided for in the Vehicle Code of the state, but not exceeding ten feet in width, exclusive of lights and devices provided for in the said Vehicle Code, upon any road or highway under the jurisdiction of the board of supervisors. (Ord. 241 §3 (part) , 1958)



	10.56.040 Trailer coach—Seasonal or time regulations The county road commissioner is authorized to establish seasonal or other time regulations within which the trailer coach described may be moved on the roads, or highways indicated and may require such undertaking or other security as may be deemed necessary to protect the roads, highways, and bridges from injury or to provide indemnity for any injury resulting from such operation, and such permits may not be issued except to licensed manufacturers, dealers and transporters and only under the conditions as set forth in Section 710.3 of the Vehicle Code of the state and other appurtenant sections. (Ord. 241 §3(part), 1958) Chapter 10.60 ABANDONED VEHICLES Sections: 10.60.010 Findings. 10.60.020 Exemptions. 10.60.030 Abatement authority. 10.60.040 Notice of intent to abate and remove. 10.60.050 Notice exceptions. 10.60.060 Request for hearing. 10.60.070 Notification of Department of Motor Vehicles. 10.60.010 Findings In addition to and in accordance with the determination made pursuant to Sections 22660 through 22710 of the Vehicle Code to remove abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts there-of as public nuisances, the board of supervisors of the county of Trinity ("board") finds that the accumulation and/or storage of such vehicles or parts thereof on public property, including roads, highways, forests or waterways, creates a blight, invites plundering, creates a fire hazard, provides a harborage for rodents and insects, and constitutes a condition injurious to the public health, safety and general welfare. The board therefore declares the presence of the aforementioned vehicles, or parts thereof, a public nuisance which may be abated pursuant to the applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 1188 (part), 1994) 10.60.020 Exemptions This chapter shall not apply to: a vehicle, or parts thereof, which are completely enclosed within a building or fence in a lawful manner where they are not visible from the street or other public or private property; or a vehicle, or parts thereof, which are stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, a junk dealer, or when such storage or parking is necessary to the lawfully conducted business or commercial enterprise; or any vehicle which can be made operable, and which is currently registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Nothing in this section shall authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined under provisions of law other than Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22650) of Division 11 of the Vehicle Code and this chapter. (Ord. 1188 (part), 1994) 10.60.030 Abatement authority The board authorizes and holds responsible the general services manager, or his designee, for the abatement and removal of abandoned vehicles as described in Section 10.60.010 of this chapter, in accordance with the applicable sections of the Vehicle Code. (Ord. 1188 (part), 1994) 10.60.040 Notice of intent to abate and remove When the general services manager or his designee determine that a vehicle, or parts thereof, are abandoned in any location to which this chapter applies, he shall cause a notice of intent to abate and remove to be delivered to the owner of record, if identifiable, by registered or certified mail, and a copy of the notice shall be placed on the vehicle for at least five days. The notice shall contain a statement of the hearing rights of the vehicle owner, a description of the location of the vehicle or parts, a description of the vehicle or parts, a listing of the county ordinance or California Code section (s) allegedly violated, and shall state that the owner may either voluntarily abate the vehicle or parts thereof, or request a hearing within fifteen days from the date of the notice. The notice shall also state that a failure to respond shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing, and that the cost of abatement by the county may be assessed against the real property of the owner, pursuant to Section 25845 of the Government Code, or in the case of an abandoned vehicle, against the last registered owner of record, pursuant to Section 22524 of the Vehicle Code. (Ord. 1188 (part), 1994) 10.60.050 Notice exceptions The notice provided for in Section 10.60.040 shall not be required if the owner of the vehicle has signed a release authorizing removal and waiving further interest in the vehicle or part thereof; or if the vehicle is parked, resting, or otherwise immobilized on any highway or public right-of-way and which lack an engine, transmission, wheels, tires, doors, windshield, or any other part or equipment necessary to operate safely on the highways of this state, are hereby declared a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare and may be removed immediately upon discovery by a peace officer or other designated employee of the state, county, or city pursuant to Section 22669, paragraph D of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 1188 (part), 1994)



	10.60.060 Request for hearing Upon receipt of a request for hearing by the property owner or last registered vehicle owner within thirty days of the mailing of the notice to abate and remove, a public hearing shall be held by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee concerning the intended abatement and removal. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed by registered or certified letter at least fifteen days prior to the hearing to the owner, as provided in Section 10.60.040. If no response to the notice of hearing is received within fifteen days of mailing, the county shall abate and remove the vehicle or parts as a public nuisance without a hearing. The county may use any means necessary to remove the vehicle or parts, and is authorized to recover any costs incurred pursuant to Section 25845 of the Government Code. During the hearing, the committee shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence, and the owner may either appear or present a sworn, written statement as testimony, provided that said statement is received in time for the hearing. The committee shall either uphold, uphold with conditions, or reverse the determination of the general services manager or his designee, and shall make findings of fact in support of its decision. If upheld, the general services manager or his designee shall direct the owner to abate and remove the vehicle or parts within fifteen days of the decision or file an appeal to the board within five days of receipt of the decision. If not abated within such period, it may be abated by the county, pursuant to those applicable sections of the Vehicle Code and the Government Code. An extension to the fifteen-day period may be granted, if the general services manager or his designee deem an extension reasonable under the circumstances. Any decision shall be made in writing and shall be served via certified or registered mail. Appeals to the board shall be subject to the same conditions as herein described regarding timing of notices, evidence and exercise of remedies. (Ord. 1188 (part), 1994) 10.60.070 Notification of Department of Motor Vehicles Within five days after the date of removal of the vehicle or parts thereof, notice of same shall be given to the Department of Motor Vehicles, identifying the vehicle or parts, and including any evidence of registration, including registration and title certificates and license plates. (Ord. 1188 (part), 1994) Chapter 10.64 VEHICLES IN PARKS Sections: 10.64.010 Title. 10.64.020 Maintained roadways. 10.64.030 Unlicensed vehicles. 10.64.040 Unlicensed drivers. 10.64.050 Posting signs. 10.64.060 Violation—Penalty. 10.64.010 Title This chapter shall be known as the "County park vehicle regulation ordinance." (Ord. 361 §1, 1977) 10.64.020 Maintained roadways It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in a public park in the county except upon maintained roadways. (Ord. 361 §2, 1977) 10.64.030 Unlicensed vehicles It is unlawful for any person to operate an unlicensed motor vehicle in any county park except under the following conditions: A. Authorized events approved by the board of directors of the park district. (Ord. 361 §3, 1977) 10.64.040 Unlicensed drivers It is unlawful for any person other than a licensed driver to operate any motor vehicle in a county park. (Ord. 361 §4, 1977) 10.64.050 Posting signs Under the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 21113(b), the governing board of each county park shall cause to be posted appropriate signs giving notice of their special regulations. (Ord. 361 §6, 1977) 10.64.060 Violation—Penalty Any violations of this chapter shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months or a fine not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars, or by both. (Ord. 361 §5, 1977)