43-26 Amending Chapter 20, Article 11 of the South Bend Municipal Code Regarding the Parking of Large Vehicles

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Filed in Clerk's Office BILL NO. 43-26 Jul 7, 2026 ORDINANCE NO. Bianca l irado City Clerk, South Bend, IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,AMENDING CHAPTER 20,ARTICLE 11 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKING OF LARGE VEHICLES STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Common Council fmds that the parking and storage of large vehicles in residential neighborhoods and other sensitive areas may create traffic safety concerns, obstruct visibility for motorists and pedestrians, interfere with the use and enjoyment of nearby properties, and negatively affect neighborhood character when not appropriately regulated. The Council further finds that clear and coordinated standards are necessary to ensure consistency between the City's traffic regulations and zoning requirements. The purpose of this ordinance is to clarify and strengthen the City's parking regulations by: (1) Clarify the definition of large vehicles subject to regulation under this Article and align that definition with the Zoning Ordinance;(2)Promote public safety by regulating the parking of large vehicles in locations where such vehicles may block sight lines, impair traffic movement, create hazardous conditions,or otherwise jeopardize the safety of persons or property;(3)Establish clear standards governing the parking of large vehicles on streets, rights-of-way, and private property; (4) Ensure consistency with applicable zoning regulations governing vehicle parking and storage; (5) Preserve reasonable operational exceptions for utility providers, deliveries, loading and unloading activities, repair work, and construction activities that require the temporary presence of large vehicles;and(6)Provide effective enforcement mechanisms to encourage compliance and maintain safe, orderly,and attractive neighborhoods throughout the City. It is the intent of the Common Council that these regulations be interpreted to balance legitimate business and operational needs with the City's interest in protecting public safety, preserving neighborhood character, reducing visual and traffic impacts, and ensuring the orderly use of public rights-of-way and private property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 20, Article 11 of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be amended as follows: ARTICLE 11. PARKING OF LARGE VEHICLES Page 1 of 3