§ 10.32.230. No parking zone—Portion of East Leona Road.

A.

Definitions. 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-tractor and semi-trailer or a trailer.

3.

"Owner" means a person who:

a.

Who is registered as the registered owner holding legal title of a vehicle;

b.

Has the legal right of possession of a vehicle; or

c.

Has the legal right of control of a vehicle.

4.

"No parking zone" means an area of a street that has been designated by the City of Uvalde, Texas, where no vehicle can be parked or left standing, or cause to remain standing.

B.

Designation of No Parking Zone. The City of Uvalde, Texas hereby designates and establishes a no parking zone on the south side of East Leona Road in the City of Uvalde, Texas from the intersection of East Leona Road and Fourth Street to the intersection of East Leona Road and Fifth Street, in the City of Uvalde, Texas. The no parking zone shall be marked by signs showing designated no parking hours.

C.

No Parking. It is unlawful for any person or owner to park or leave standing a vehicle or cause a vehicle to remain standing on the designated area which is on the south side of East Leona from the intersection of East Leona Road and Fourth Street to the intersection of East Leona Road and Fifth Street in the City of Uvalde, Texas.

D.

Prima Facie Evidence. In any prosecution charging a violation of this section governing the standing or parking of a vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle, described in the complaint was parked or left standing in violation of this section, 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 left standing 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 on the designated area which is the south side of East Leona Road from the intersection of East Leona Road and Fourth Street to the intersection of East Leona Road and Fifth Street in the City of Uvalde, Texas, in violation of this section, and the owner or driver of such vehicle has been given a citation for parking or leave standing of such vehicle in violation of this section, then such vehicle 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 such vehicle.

(Ord. No. 2014-33 , § 3, 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 2013-17, 9-24-2013; Ord. 2005-15, 2005)