SEC. 7.2.77. WEIGHT RESTRICTED STREETS.

   To operate on any street, alley or portion of a street or alley, a vehicle with a gross weight in excess of the authorized weight limit established for that street or alley in Division II. (28.1 through 28.1.70)*

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008)

SEC. 7.2.78. PARKING OR DRIVING OF VEHICLES IN PORT AREA.

   (a)   To Park any vehicle or leave standing any animal, whether attended or unattended, or upon any property under the control and jurisdiction of the Port Commission or upon any thoroughfare located on such property in violation of Port Regulations. (220)*

   (b)   To drive any vehicle or animal upon any wharf, bulkhead wharf, pier, quay, or storage area or any other area not dedicated as a public street, within the control of the Port Commission, except that signs indicating restrictions on such driving must be posted and clearly visible at the entrance from any thoroughfare or street to such wharf, bulkhead wharf, pier, quay, or storage area. (220)*

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008)

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

SEC. 7.2.80. VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND TAXIS; PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN USE DISTRICTS.

   For the operator of any vehicle for hire that is registered or required to be registered with the California Public Utilities Commission, other than a Tour Bus parked at a Stand designated by the Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors under Division II of this Code for the exclusive use of Tour Buses, to leave any such vehicle unattended in any street in a RH-1(D), RH-1, RH-2, RH-3, RH-4, RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, RM-4 or P Use District, or for any Taxi to remain parked in such districts for a period in excess of four (4) hours. (63.2)*

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 231-09, File No. 090780, App. 11/10/2009; Ord. 99-12, File No. 110716, App. 6/7/2012, Eff. 7/7/2012)

SEC. 7.2.81. PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING PURPOSES.

   (a)   To Park any motor vehicle that is carrying, towing or otherwise displaying a commercial advertising sign on any public street or in any public or private parking lot in the City for the primary purpose of displaying a commercial advertising sign, including any display that does no more than propose a commercial transaction. This prohibition shall not apply to a passenger vehicle with maximum occupancy of six passengers, or to vehicles Parked for a primary purpose other than displaying a commercial advertising sign, including:

      (1)   Vehicles Parked while loading or unloading passengers or goods;

      (2)   Vehicles Parked while engaged in the delivery of services; and

      (3)   Passenger vehicles Parked within 600 feet of the residence of the registered owner of the vehicle.

   (b)   Findings and Purpose. The Board of Supervisors finds that there is a growing practice of Parking large vehicles such as trucks and vans in the City's public streets and parking lots for the purpose of displaying commercial advertising. The Board of Supervisors finds that this practice: (i) creates aesthetic blight; (ii) contributes to the critical shortage of parking spaces Parking Spaces; (iii) causes traffic safety hazards by distracting members of the public who use public thoroughfares, including drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. The purpose of this Section is to counteract these negative effects and protect and promote public safety and quality of life in the City. This Section is not intended to regulate non-commercial speech, including non-commercial advertising and signage. (63.3)*

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008)

SEC. 7.2.82. SELLING FROM A VEHICLE RESTRICTED.

   (a)   For any person to Park any vehicle upon any street in any business district and, from that vehicle, offer merchandise, services, food, or beverages for sale except for Mobile Food Facilities (as defined in Article 5.8 of the San Francisco Public Works Code) that display a valid permit issued by the Department of Public Works, in a format and manner approved by the Municipal Transportation Agency. (68)*

   (b)   For any person to Park a Mobile Food Facility vehicle upon any street in any residential area and, from that vehicle, offer food or beverages for sale unless displaying a valid permit issued by the Department of Public Works, in a format and manner approved by the Municipal Transportation Agency.

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 120-13, File No. 121208, App. 6/28/2013, Eff. 7/28/2013)

SEC. 7.2.83. TRUCK LOADING ZONE.

   To Park a vehicle in any Truck Loading Zone other than a Truck, except as expressly authorized by applicable signage. (33.3.2, 33.3)*

(Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008)