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Section
12-3-1 Method of parking
12-3-2 Blocking traffic
12-3-3 Parking adjacent to schools
12-3-4 Authority to erect signs restricting parking
12-3-5 Parking vehicles on sidewalks
12-3-6 Abandoned vehicles
12-3-7 Fire lanes
12-3-8 Disabled person parking
12-3-9 Parking trucks, trailers and similar vehicles in residential areas
12-3-10 Unattended motor vehicles
12-3-11 Authority to place parking restriction signage
Except as otherwise provided herein, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a roadway where there are adjacent curbs shall be so stopped or parked with the right hand wheels of the vehicle parallel to and within 18 inches of the right hand curb. The vehicle must be positioned such that it is not in opposite to the direction of travel.
(Prior Code, § 12-3-1) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010)
(A) No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon a street in the city in such manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than 20 feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a person may stop temporarily, in the actual loading or unloading of passengers or, when necessary, in the observance of traffic signs or signals of a police officer.
(B) No person shall park any vehicle within an alley or entrance to a private driveway except for the loading or unloading of materials which must be accomplished without blocking the alley or entrance to the private driveway to the free movement of vehicular traffic.
(C) No person shall park any vehicle upon a street or city right-of-way where signs prohibiting parking of vehicles are posted.
(Prior Code, § 12-3-2) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010) Penalty, see Vol. I, § 1-1-11
When signs are erected indicating no parking on that side of the street adjacent to any school property, no person shall park a vehicle in any such designated place for 1 hour before school opens until 1 hour after school closes on any school day.
(Prior Code, § 12-3-3) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010) Penalty, see Vol. I, § 1-1-11
When signs have been erected requiring parking at an angle to the curb, allowing parking on the left hand curb on 1-way streets, notifying drivers that parking is prohibited and restricting parking in any way that may be necessary, it is unlawful for any person to stop or stand a vehicle in disobedience of such parking restrictions.
(Prior Code, § 12-3-4) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010) Penalty, see Vol. I, § 1-1-11
No person shall park any vehicle, whether in usable condition or not, upon any sidewalk in the city nor shall a vehicle owner permit his or her vehicle to be parked upon any sidewalk in the city.
(Prior Code, § 12-3-5) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010) Penalty, see Vol. I, § 1-1-11
(A) No person shall abandon any vehicle on public or private property.
(B) Evidence that a vehicle was left unattended for a period of 48 hours shall be prima facie evidence of abandonment.
(C) Members of the Police Department so authorized by the Chief of Police may remove or cause to be removed any abandoned vehicle.
(D) Upon removal, the abandoned vehicle shall be appraised by a Police Officer designated by the Chief of Police and certified to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
(E) After the vehicle is appraised, it shall be disposed of pursuant to A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 8, Article 5, and as amended.
(Prior Code, § 12-3-6) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010) Penalty, see Vol. I, § 1-1-11
(A) No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle within or upon a designated fire lane, whether on public or private property.
(B) Any vehicle stopped, parked or standing within a fire lane may be removed at the expense of the vehicle owner. Removal of a vehicle so in violation may be authorized by a police officer, the Apache Junction Fire District Chief or his or her representative or the lawful owner or manager of the adjoining property.
(C) A fire lane is an area, parking lot, driveway, roadway or portion thereof that shall be:
(1) Designated or approved by the Apache Junction Fire District Chief;
(2) Marked with standard signs or other markings as approved or designated by the Apache Junction Fire District Chief; and
(3) Maintained clear of obstructions its entire length and width for fire equipment and access.
(Prior Code, § 12-3-7) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010) Penalty, see Vol. I, § 1-1-11
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