HB2607: Parking certain large vehicles; local ordinances.

HOUSE BILL NO. 2607

Offered January 9, 2019
A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1222.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to parking certain large vehicles; local ordinances.
Patron-- Ward

Committee Referral Pending

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 46.2-1222.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 46.2-1222.2. Local ordinances prohibiting parking of certain vehicles.

The governing body of any county, city, or town may by ordinance limit to no more than two hours the length of time of parking on streets, adjacent to commercial business areas, of vehicles with gross weights in excess of 12,000 pounds or lengths of 30 feet or more, unless such vehicles are (i) actively engaged in loading or unloading operations or, (ii) waiting to be loaded or unloaded, provided that such waiting period lasts no more than one hour, or are (iii) actively engaged in or preparing to engage in utility or similar service work. The governing body of any county, city, or town may by ordinance prohibit or limit the parking of such vehicles adjacent to residential areas.