(A) It is unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park a motor vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the specific directions of a traffic-control device or a person authorized under this code to direct traffic, in any of the following places:
(1) On a sidewalk or trailway or in the area between the sidewalk and roadway;
(2) In front of the access to a public or private driveway or trailway;
(3) Within an intersection;
(4) Within ten feet of a fire hydrant or mailbox;
(5) On any crosswalk;
(6) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic;
(7) On any surface which does not comply with the zoning regulations of this code;
(8) At any place where official signs prohibit or restrict stopping, parking or both; or
(9) Within the vehicular travel portion of any public or private street or roadway; or
(10) Upon or on a public street or public property for more than a period of 48 hours, unless:
(a) A permit therefor is first issued by the city; or
(b) The driveway space of a residence, of which the owner of the motor vehicle is an occupant or visitor, does not have space available to park a motor vehicle with the maximum number of vehicles possible (without permitting the vehicle to extend into the sidewalk area) occupying the driveway; or
(c) The off street parking area is under construction, repair, or reconstruction.
(B) Parking in all residential districts shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Required off-street parking in the residential districts shall be on the same lot as the principal building unless otherwise approved by the City Council;
(2) No commercial motor vehicle in excess of one ton capacity and no commercial trailer shall be parked or stored in a residential district except when loading, unloading or rendering a service. One commercial vehicle, not over one ton capacity, may be parked at the residence of the owner or operator of the vehicle. Under no circumstances shall parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for open air storage of commercial vehicles and, in addition;
(3) The City Council may direct the removal or otherwise limit the parking of any large vehicles upon or adjacent to any residential use where it is determined that the parking has a detrimental effect upon residential use. The large vehicles shall include, but not be limited to, buses, motor homes, cruisers or large trucks; and
(4) No person shall cause, undertake, permit or allow the outside parking and storage of vehicles on residentially zoned property unless it complies with the following requirements:
(a) For purposes of this section, a “vehicle” is defined as any passenger car or truck;
(b) No more than four vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may be parked or stored anywhere outside on R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 or R-5 zoned property;
(c) The City Council may approve an annual “on site parking permit” for exterior parking of more than four vehicles, but not to exceed six vehicles, on an R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 or R-5 zoned site provided it meets the following standards:
1. The applicant’s property shall conform to the parking standards set forth in § 155.378 hereof;
2. An affidavit shall be filed with the city, stating that all abutting property owners have
been notified and given an opportunity to respond, in writing, if they have specific concerns regarding the request; and
3. The owner shall pay an administrative fee as established by the City Council by ordinance.
(C) Required off-street parking space in commercial or industrial districts, including those within a planned development district, shall not be utilized for open storage of goods, overnight parking of vehicles, storage of vehicles or for vehicles which are inoperable, or for lease, rent or sale, except where otherwise permitted.
(D) Violation. A violation of division (A) of this section is a petty misdemeanor.
(‘81 Code, § 19-26) (Ord. 281, passed 12-9-82; Am. Ord. 416, passed 5-5-88; Am. Ord. 473, passed 2-22-90; Am. Ord. 738, passed 11-13-03; Am. Ord. 767, passed 1-27-05; Am. Ord. 834, passed 2-28-08; Am. Ord. 886, passed 4-8-10)