From BCPD
The awesome team over at Bay City Main Street Program as well as the dedicated public works staff worked hard at getting several downtown areas marked as “Compact Car” parking only.
Their hard work will reduce traffic crashes and collisions related to vehicles sticking out in the roadway.
During the next 30-45 days, our officers will be somewhat lenient and will seek to educate those that chose to ignore the pavement markings.
After the education period, our officers may issue fines/citations for the city ordinance violation.
Please Note: “Compact” shall mean a car or vehicle that is small and economical, no trucks, vans, or large SUVs. We have included the city ordinance 110-187 for your convenience.
SECTION 110-187. - COMPACT PARKING
In order to clarify the requirements for compact parking guidelines have been established.
For the purpose of this article, Compact shall mean a car or vehicle that is small and economical, no trucks, vans, or large SUVs.
(a) Applicability: This subsection shall apply only to compact parking spaces or areas designated as compact-sized spaces.
(b) Location: Compact-size parking spaces, unless restricted for use by City authorities, shall be located in one (1) or more continuous areas and shall not be – intermixed with spaces designed for full size cars.
1. With the exceptions of handicapable parking spaces
(c) Dimensions: The minimum dimensions and measurements of compact size parking stalls and aisles shall be implemented as follows:
1. A compact car parking space shall be a minimum eight feet (8ft.) in width and sixteen feet (16ft.) in length exclusive of access drives, aisles, ramps, columns, poles and office and work areas and shall be striped according to the requirements:
i. Striping will color coordinate with marked signs;
ii. Parking spaces shall be visibly marked as “compact car” or “small car” parking spaces with appropriate signage.
2. All parking spaces shall have a minimum vertical clearance of six feet, six inches.
3. A minimum of two hundred eighty-five square feet (285 sq.ft.) of parking area shall be provided for each required parking space.
(d) Enforcement: The Mayor and/or the Chief of Police is hereby authorized and directed to implement all that apply within this section according to section 110-19.
1. Sec. 110-186. – Citizen enforcement program may also be utilized
Compact parking only in areas were deemed necessary for, but not limited to:
(a) Identify: Areas within the City that require more specific parking conditions;
(b) Reduce traffic congestion and hazards;
(c) Reduce bumper overhang into highway;
(d) Ensure the maneuverability of emergency vehicles;
(e) To provide a proactive approach to large events which may require additional parking for short periods of time;
(f) Implement comprehensive parking management policies and/or practices throughout the City, by including quantity transportation, walking, and bicycles;
(g) To acknowledge and protect historic and existing uses which do not meet the City’s parking standards;
(h) Enable further study of unusual and/or unique uses in order to determine reasonable parking standards;
1. The mayor or his designee is responsible for execution and management