HomeMy WebLinkAbout11295-26 Amending Chapter 20, Article 11 of the South Bend Municipal Code Regarding the Parking of Large Vehicles ORDINANCE No .
11295-26
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 27, 20 26
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Bianca L. Tirado
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BILL NO. 43-26
ORDINANCE NO. 11295-26
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 finds 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
Sec. 20-117. Definition.
When used in this article:
Large Vehicle shall be defined as set forth in Section 21-07.03(i)(1) of the South Bend
Municipal Code, as amended. For purposes of this Article, this definition is not meant to include
trucks or other vehicles which are intended for personal use and/or daily driving.
Sec. 20-118. Parking restricted.
(a) No person shall park a large vehicle, as defined in this Article:
(1) On any street or right-of-way adjacent to a zoned area in violation of Section
21.07.03;
(2) In a manner which blocks the line of sight; interferes or interrupts the passage of
other vehicles; so as to be likely to cause a blockade, accident, breakdown, or injury
to persons, animals, or property; or otherwise jeopardizes public safety; or
(3) Large vehicles shall be allowed to park on the street or right-of-way in all other
districts when being used in connection with servicing a public utility or for the
purpose of delivering, loading, unloading, servicing, or being currently involved in
repair or construction. Said provisions notwithstanding, large vehicles involved in
activities under this subsection shall be parked as safely as reasonably possible.
(b) All large vehicles may be parked in a carport, private garage, or driveway unless otherwise
restricted or prohibited by the City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance.
(c) All large vehicles, regardless of declared gross vehicle weight, which are used for picking
up trash on a commercial basis are strictly prohibited from parking on any residential street
except for the purpose of loading.
(d) No person shall park any large vehicle on a lot or parcel in violation of Section 21.07.03 of
the South Bend Municipal Code.
Sec. 20-119. Penalties.
Any owner of any large vehicle which is found parked in violation of this Article, and/or the
owners and occupants of any property who allow such parking in violation of Section 20-118
may be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for all
subsequent offenses. Fines issued under this section shall be payable through the Ordinance
Violations Bureau pursuant to Section 2-213 of this Code.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Canneth J. Lee, Council President
South Bend Common Council
Attest:
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Bianca L. Tirado, Ci Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the
City of South Bend, Indiana on the 28th day of July , 2026, at 12 o'clock p.m.
Bianca L. Tirado, City C
Office of the City Clerk
Approved and signed by me on the day of A`1.) 6) 1 , 2026, at II o'clock
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Jame ueller, Mayor
City f South Bend, Indiana