[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Warren 4-20-2015 by Ord. No. 1854.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Streets and sidewalk obstructions or structures in streets — See Ch. 410, Arts. III and IX.
Payment of fees for impounded vehicles — See Ch. 444.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch.
334, Parking of Vehicles and Dumpsters on Streets, adopted 3-21-2011
by Ord. No. 1800.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated below unless otherwise stated:
- DUMPSTER
- A large, closed, generally wheeled, container used for the purpose of receiving, transporting, and dumping waste materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- MOTORIZED VEHICLE
- Any vehicle which is self-propelled with the exception of personal assistive mobility devices and vehicles which are propelled solely by human power.
- OTHER VEHICLE
- Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is, or may be, conveyed, transported, or drawn upon a roadway, excepting devices which are self-propelled.
- PARK OR PARKING
- The halting of a motorized or other vehicle on a roadway for a period in excess of 72 hours.
- PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINER
- A self-contained, fully-enclosed unit designed for off-site storage with said container being delivered to a site for the purpose of loading items and then removed to a remote location.
- STORE
- To set aside or reserve for future use or safekeeping
- VEHICLE
- A device for transporting passengers, goods, or apparatus.
As to any vehicle, whether motorized or other vehicle, parked
or parking in violation of this chapter, the owner or lessee of the
vehicle shall be held responsible for any violation and shall be liable
for any and all costs, fines, fees, and expenses stemming from such
violations. In the event that the driver of the vehicle is someone
other than the owner or lessee and can be so determined, the City
may also hold the driver responsible for any and all costs, fines,
fees, and expenses.
A.
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park, leave standing, or store
any motorized vehicle, as the same is defined herein, and whether
registered or unregistered, in the same location or within 50 feet
upon any street or roadway for a continuous period of 72 hours.
[Amended 6-24-2019 by Ord. No.
1922]
B.
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park, leave standing, or store
any other vehicle, as the same is defined herein, and whether registered
or nonregistered, upon any street or roadway for a period in excess
of 72 hours during any thirty-day period.
C.
It is unlawful for any person to perform any and all repair work
on Motorized and/or Other Vehicles at any time and for any duration
of time on any roadway located within the City. Repair work shall
constitute any work to a Motorized or Other Vehicle which renders
the vehicle inoperable for any period of time.
D.
It is unlawful for any person to leave a Motorized Vehicle and/or
Other Vehicle stopped, parked, standing, or stored in such a manner
so that the Vehicle or any part of the Vehicle is on blocks, wheel
stands, or other elevating device for any period of time, regardless
of whether the Vehicle is operable or inoperable.
E.
Preparation of recreational vehicles, trailers, and campers for seasonal
use shall be permitted providing that such preparation period does
not extend beyond a seventy-two-hour period and the Vehicle is not
rendered inoperable for any period of time.
A.
Any person leaving a motorized or other vehicle parked continuously
for a period of time in excess of 72 hours shall be guilty of a summary
offense punishable by a fine of $15. Any vehicle in violation of this
section shall be immediately removed from the street by the owner.
The vehicle shall not return to the street of violation for a period
of 30 days from violation.
[Amended 6-24-2019 by Ord. No.
1922]
B.
Any motorized or other vehicle remaining parked for an additional
48 hours after the issuance of the first parking ticket shall be removed
and stored by the City's designated towing/salvage company. In
addition, a second ticket shall be issued and the owner shall be guilty
of a summary offense punishable by a fine of $35.
[Amended 6-24-2019 by Ord. No.
1922]
C.
Any person who violates the provisions of § 334-5 hereof shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $600.
D.
In addition to the penalty provisions set forth above, the owner of any motorized or other vehicle that has been removed and stored shall be responsible for all towing and storage fees per Chapter 440, Article IX, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Warren and relevant provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
A.
Motorized or other vehicle owners/operators who receive prior approval
from the City Manager, or his designee, may be exempted from the provisions
of this chapter for the following reasons:
(1)
If a vehicle is disabled and removal can only be by means other than
the vehicle's own power source, an exception may be granted under
this provision which exception shall not exceed 48 hours.
(2)
Special mobile equipment, such as a contractor utility trailer, dumpster,
etc., that is in good condition, is visible to the motoring public,
and is necessary for the contractor to safely or effectively complete
necessary work, may be granted an exception for a time period which
is necessary and reasonable to complete the work contemplated and
during which the contractor is actively engaging in the construction
project. However, in such instances a permit issued by the Police
Department under procedures promulgated thereby will be necessary.
(3)
Roll-off dumpsters may be placed adjacent to active construction
sites provided:
(a)
That said unit is made clearly visible through use of construction
cones, lighting, and/or reflective tape;
(b)
All contents are properly secured so as not to be deposited
on the street;
(c)
Proper measures such as planking must be used so as to prevent
damage to the street surface;
(d)
Chocks are to be placed so as to prevent any movement of the
dumpster by rolling, sliding, or tilting; and
(e)
Dumpsters placed for construction purposes shall be removed
upon completion of the work. Should work cease for any period in excess
of two weeks, the dumpster shall be removed until such time as work
resumes.
(6)
An exception may be granted for reasonable cause shown and for a
specified time in excess of 72 hours.
(7)
Emergency vehicles, as defined by Section 102 of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.A. § 102) shall be exempt
from the requirements of this chapter.
(8)
Under emergency situations or conditions, when said emergency has
been declared or acknowledged by the proper authority.
