§ 10.32.300. No loading/unloading parking zones—Portion of West Geraldine Street.

A.

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

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

"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.

"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.

"No loading or unloading zone" means an area of a street that has been designated by the City of Uvalde, Texas, where no person, persons and/or property can be loaded or unloaded from a vehicle

B.

Designation of No Loading/Unloading Zone. The City of Uvalde, Texas hereby designates and establishes a no loading o or unloading zone on the north side of West Geraldine Street between the intersection of West Geraldine Street and Old Carrizo Road and between the intersection of West Geraldine Street and South Grove Street, in the City of Uvalde, Texas. The no loading or unloading shall be marked by signs showing "No Loading or Unloading" from the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during each year from August 1 through June 1.

C.

No Loading or Unloading. It is unlawful for anyone to load or unload a person, persons, and/or property on the designated area which is on the north side of West Geraldine Street between the intersection of West Geraldine Street and Old Carrizo Road and between the intersection of West Geraldine Street and South Grove Street, in the City of Uvalde, Texas.

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.

F.

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. 2014-01 , 1-14-2014)