[Added 9-17-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-12]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. VI, Parking Meters, as amended, was repealed 6-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-03.
In order to reduce the problems and potentially hazardous traffic conditions resulting from the use of streets within certain residential areas for parking by those not living within these areas, to preserve the character of these areas as residential districts, to reduce the difficulties of residents in gaining convenient access to their residences, to preserve the value of property in these areas, and to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety, a residential parking permit parking program is hereby established. The intent of the program is to provide additional parking spaces for residents by discouraging long-term parking by those who do not live in the area.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle on a public street, alley, or right-of-way within any permit parking zone described in Subsection B of this section and that is conspicuously posted in accordance with this article, at any time when parking is restricted by posted signage, unless such vehicle displays a current permit parking decal, pass, or other valid authorization to park within such zone.
B. 
Permit parking zones shall be designated by City Council in response to requests from property owners and residents of areas experiencing parking difficulties. Districts may be removed by similar action.
C. 
This section shall not apply to vehicles exempted under § 394-70, Exemptions.
A. 
Implementation of permit parking. Within permit parking zones specifically designated by the City Council, the City Manager shall have the authority to issue permits, post signage, and otherwise implement permit parking procedures within such zones.
B. 
Authority to establish additional regulations. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations deemed necessary and reasonable for the safe and efficient administration and control of parking within each permit parking zone established pursuant to this article. These regulations shall include the following:
(1) 
The criteria by which persons may obtain resident parking permits and visitor, hardship, business, or other temporary parking passes;
(2) 
The terms of permits and passes;
(3) 
The design, format, and method of issuance of permits and passes;
(4) 
The posting of signs in accordance with this article.
The City shall erect signs within each permit parking zone. All signs shall be of such design and character as to readily inform the operators of vehicles within permit parking zones of the existence, nature, and requirements of this article and the regulations pertaining to the particular zone.
The parking limitations set forth in this article shall not apply to on-street parking by the following types of vehicles:
A. 
Vehicles owned or leased by a public agency;
B. 
Service or delivery vehicles which are being used to provide services or make deliveries to dwellings within a particular permit parking zone;
C. 
Vehicles with temporary license tags.
[Amended 3-16-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-04]
Prior to the implementation of this article or any amendment to it, or any regulations promulgated under this article, the City Manager, or his designee, shall notify every property owner within the parking zone in which this article, or any regulation(s) promulgated under this article, shall be applicable, at least seven days prior to such implementation. Such notice shall be by first class mail to the last known address of each property owner, as reflected in the records of the Commissioner of the Revenue.
[Amended 3-16-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-04]
A. 
Residents of designated residential parking permit districts may be entitled to one permanent parking permit for each vehicle owned, up to a maximum of four permanent permits. The number of authorized permits shall be reduced by one permit for each off-street parking space provided at that residence. Proof of residency and proof of car ownership are required to obtain a permit.
B. 
Visitor's permits. Each residence shall receive two visitor parking permits.
C. 
The Police Department shall be responsible for provision and issuance of all permits, or other authorizations to park within any permit parking zone. Permits shall be available at the Police Department during regular business hours, by mail and electronically. Permit registration shall be maintained digitally using vehicle and owner information.
D. 
Permit holders are responsible for providing vehicle information which shall be registered digitally or manually. Hangtags and/or stickers will be utilized on an as-needed basis.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle within a permit parking zone displaying a resident parking permit, visitor pass, or other authorization to park within such zone when he is not entitled to it.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to represent that he is entitled to a resident parking permit, visitor pass, or other authorization to park within a permit parking zone for which he is not entitled.
C. 
It shall be unlawful for any person entitled to use a visitor or other temporary parking pass to allow the pass to be used by anyone other than a person entitled to use such a pass within a permit parking zone.
D. 
Persons convicted of violating Subsection A, B, or C of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
E. 
Vehicles parked in violation of this article may be towed, when authorized by the Police Department, at the owner's expense.
F. 
Visitors' passes may not be used by residents for financial gain. Violations of this provision shall result in the revocation of all parking permits issued to that resident.