§ 10.32.065. Loading/unloading parking zones.

A.

As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meaning and definition as follows:

1.

"Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled.

2.

"Vehicle" means a device in, on, or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn on a public street or public highway. The term includes, but is not limited to: a motor vehicle, truck-tractor, semi-trailer, truck, semi trailer or a trailer.

3.

"Owner" means a person who is registered as the owner holding legal title of a vehicle or has the legal right of possession of a vehicle or has the legal right of control of a vehicle.

B.

Loading/Unloading Parking Zones.

1.

Loading/Unloading Parking Zones. When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than 30 minutes between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. of any day upon any of the streets, parts of streets, or any side of the following streets:

a.

South Street—The south side of South Street between Getty Street and East Street beginning at the corner of South Street and Getty Street and extending on the south side of South Street for 61 feet.

C.

Offense. It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave standing a motor vehicle or vehicle in violation of any time limit set forth under this section.

D.

Prima Facie Evidence. In any prosecution charging a violation of this section governing the stopping, standing and parking of vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle, described in the complaint was parked in violation of this chapter, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was, at the time of such parking, the owner of such vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the owner of such vehicle was the person who parked or placed such vehicle at the point where, and for the time during which, such violation occurred.

E.

Towing and Removal. Any vehicle which shall be or remain standing or parked in violation of this chapter, the owner or driver of which vehicle has been given a citation for parking or leaving such vehicle in violation of this chapter, may be removed by or upon an order by a police officer. The owner of such vehicle, shall be responsible for the payment of any fees incurred for the towing and/or storage of said vehicle.

G.

Penalty. An offense under this section shall be subject to punishment as provided in section 1.12.010, Fines and penalties—Continuing violations, of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2012-05, § 2, 2-28-2012)