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In the event that he or she has not done so prior to such time, the Mayor, not later than May 1 of each year, shall submit to the Boston City Council the annual budget of the current expenses of the city and county for the forthcoming fiscal year in its entirety as provided for by Chapter 486 of the Acts of 1909.
(Ord. 1979 c. 43; CBC 1985 6-4.1)
(A) There shall be in the city a Division of the Traffic and Parking Department known as the Office of the Parking Clerk, under the control and direction of an official known as the Parking Clerk, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Boston City Council under the provisions of the charter and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 20A½.
(B) The Parking Clerk shall supervise and coordinate the processing of parking notices in the city. The Parking Clerk shall have the authority to hire or designate such personnel as may be necessary or contract by competitive bid including, but not limited to, advertising in a newspaper of general circulation once a week for at least two consecutive weeks, the use of detailed, written publicly available selection criteria by the Parking Clerk, in conformance with any and all special and general laws dealing with open competitive bidding for such services, subject to appropriation, to implement the provisions of this Section and M.G.L. Chapter 90, Sections 10A½, 20C and 20E.
(C) Positions in the Office of the Parking Clerk shall be filled until June 30, 1983, by granting preference to persons who had been employees of the Police, Fire or Traffic and Parking Departments of the city after July 1, 1981, and all positions shall be subject to M.G.L. Chapter 31.
(D) The amount expended for personnel of the Office of the Parking Clerk shall not exceed 5% of the total receipts collected during the previous fiscal year.
(CBC 1985 6-6.1; Ord. 1982 c. 14)
Editor’s note:
The powers and duties of the Traffic and Parking Commission, the Traffic and Parking Commissioner and the Traffic and Parking Department were assumed by the Transportation Commission, the Transportation Commissioner and the Transportation Department respectively under the provisions of s. 20 of Ch. 608 of the Acts of 1986.
(A) It shall be the duty of every Police Officer, and every person assigned such responsibility, who takes cognizance of a violation of any provision of any rule, regulation, order, ordinance or by-law regulating the parking of motor vehicles in the city forthwith to give the offender a notice to appear before the Parking Clerk, during regular Office hours, not later than 21 days after the date of the violation.
(B) The notice to appear shall be in tag form, as prescribed by M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 20A½.
(C) The Parking Clerk shall distribute such violation notices to the Police Commissioner and Traffic and Parking Commissioner and other authorized enforcement officials upon request, and shall take a receipt therefor.
(D) Notice affixed to a motor vehicle as provided in M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 20A½ shall be deemed a sufficient notice and shall be deemed prima facie evidence thereof and shall be admissible in any judicial or administrative proceedings of the Office of the Parking Clerk as to the facts contained therein.
(E) At or before the completion of each tour of duty, the Officer shall give to his or her commanding Officer copies of each notice of violation issued during such tour. The Commanding Officer shall retain and safely preserve one copy of each violation notice and shall at a time no later than the beginning of the next business day, deliver a copy of the notice to the Office of the Parking Clerk. The Parking Clerk shall maintain a docket of all such notices to appear.
(CBC 1985 6-6.2; Ord. 1982 c. 14)
Editor’s note:
The powers and duties of the Traffic and Parking Commission, the Traffic and Parking Commissioner and the Traffic and Parking Department were assumed by the Transportation Commission, the Transportation Commissioner and the Transportation Department respectively under the provisions of s. 20 of Ch. 608 of the Acts of 1986.
(A) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of any posted prohibition against stopping or standing of motor vehicles shall be $90 for each such violation. A penalty of $25 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(B) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking in excess of one vehicle width from the curb or edge of a roadway (double parking) within “Zone A”, as defined by the Boston Transportation Commission, shall be $55 for each such violation. A penalty of $15 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(C) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the curb or edge of a roadway (double parking) within “Zone B”, as defined by the Boston Transportation Commission, shall be $35 for each such violation. A penalty of $10 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(D) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking within an intersection, or upon any street or roadway within 20 feet of an intersecting way, except alleys, shall be forty $40 for each such violation. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(E) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant shall be $100 for each violation. A penalty of $33 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(F) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking within Residential Parking Districts, unless said vehicle displays in the rear window a valid and current sticker as issued by the Transportation Department for the district in which the vehicle is parked, shall be $60 for each such violation. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(G) The fine for parking a vehicle in any public hackney carriage stand shall be $50 for each such violation. A penalty of $16 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(H) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking upon any roadway where the parking of the vehicle will not leave a clear and unobstructed lane at least 10 feet wide for passing traffic (fire lane) shall be $100 for each such violation. A penalty of $33 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(I) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking upon any sidewalk shall be $65 for each such violation. A penalty of $21 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(J) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking upon any crosswalk shall be $85 for each such violation. A penalty of $28 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(K) The fine for parking a vehicle in front of any pedestrian sidewalk ramp shall be $100 for each such violation. A penalty of $33 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(L) The fine for parking a vehicle not bearing distinctive license plates as issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles to handicapped persons or disabled veterans on any street or part thereof where signs are erected reserving the space of HP or DV plate vehicles shall be $120 for each such fine. A penalty of $40 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(M) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking in a loading zone shall be $90 for each such violation. A penalty of $18 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(N) Unless otherwise specified in this Subsection, the fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking of motor vehicles within “Zone A”, as defined by the Transportation Commission, shall be $90 for each such violation. A penalty of $18 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(O) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of any posted prohibition against parking of motor vehicles during hours designated for street cleaning shall be $40 for each such violation. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(P) The fine for parking a vehicle in a metered space during the hours when the parking meter zone is effective and failing to immediately deposit the required fee in the amount indicated on said meter, and if so required, set the mechanism in motion, shall be $40. A penalty of $8 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(Q) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking during a snow or weather emergency as declared by the Commissioner of Transportation shall be $45. A penalty of $15 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(R) The fine for stopping, standing or parking any vehicle other than a bus in an area designated as a bus stop shall be $55. A penalty of $18 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(S) The fine for parking or standing any vehicle bearing commercial vehicle number plates, or any semi-trailer, having a capacity of 1 ton or over, for more than one hour between 9:00 p.m. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the following day, or any time on Sunday, on any part of any street, way, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city, where parking or standing a vehicle is not otherwise prohibited shall be $65. A penalty of $21 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(T) The fine for parking a vehicle in excess of 12 inches from the edge of a curb or roadway shall be $35. A penalty of $11 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(U) The fine for stopping, standing or parking a vehicle in front of any driveway shall be $25. A penalty of $8 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(V) The fine for stopping, standing or parking a vehicle adjacent to or upon any center division strip, street car reservation or island placed upon and being a part of any public way, unless the vehicle is entirely within a parking meter space or in a space otherwise provided, shall be $40. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(W) The fine for failing to park a vehicle wholly within a parking meter space shall be $25. At the drive-in stall of either a single or a dual parking meter, the fine for failing to park a vehicle with the right front bumper perpendicular to the meter post shall be $25. At the back-in stall of a dual parking meter, the fine for failing to park a vehicle with the right rear bumper perpendicular to the meter post shall be $25. A penalty of $8 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(X) The fine for permitting a vehicle, except a commercial vehicle, as defined by the Transportation Commission, to remain in a parking meter space beyond the maximum period of time allowed in the particular zone shall be $40. A penalty of $8 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(Y) The fine for parking a vehicle at a parking meter space where the meter device displays the statement “Not a Legal Space—Violation”, shall be $20. A penalty of $6 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(Z) The fine for parking a vehicle continuously for any period of time exceeding the posted limit within “Zone A”, as defined by the Transportation Commission, shall be $40. A penalty of $8 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(AA) The fine for parking a vehicle not bearing a valid registration plate(s) as required under M.G.L. Chapter 90, on any street, way, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city shall be $40 for each such violation. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(BB) The fine for parking a vehicle bearing an expired registration as required under M.G.L. Chapter 90, on any street, way, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city shall be $40 for each such violation. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(CC) The fine for parking a vehicle not bearing a valid certificate of inspection as required under M.G.L. Chapter 90, on any street, way, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city shall be $40 for each such violation. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(DD) The fine for parking a vehicle bearing an expired certificate of inspection as required under M.G.L. Chapter 90, on any street, way, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city shall be $40 for each such violation. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(EE) The fine for parking a vehicle on any street, way, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city for the purpose of performing non-emergency repairs on said vehicle shall be $40 for each such violation.
NON-EMERGENCY REPAIRS shall mean the changing of any vehicle fluid and any other repair with the exception of minor safety related repairs that can be fully completed within 90 minutes, such as changing a flat tire, replacing a headlight or bulb or replacing a wiper blade. A penalty of $13 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(FF) The fine for parking any motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight in excess of 12,000 pounds between the hours of 9:00 p.m. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the following day or anytime on Sunday, on any part of any street, way, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city that is residential shall be $100. A penalty of $33 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after the issuance of a notice of such violation.
(GG) The fine for parking a vehicle upon any street, highway, road or parkway under the control of the city where such vehicle possesses an unauthorized and/or revoked city Resident Parking Permit shall be $100 for each such violation. A penalty of $33 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after the issuance of a notice of such violation.
(HH) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of the prohibition against parking of motor vehicles within “Zone B”, as defined by the Transportation Commissioner, shall be $55 for each such violation. A penalty of $8 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(II) The fine for parking a vehicle continuously for any period of time exceeding the posted limit within “Zone B”, as defined by the Transportation Commissioner, shall be $40 for each such violation. A penalty of $8 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(JJ) Notwithstanding division (F) above, the fine for parking a vehicle in the Fenway/Kenmore Residential Parking District during Fenway Park Events, unless said vehicle displays in the rear window a valid and current sticker as issued by the Transportation Department for the Fenway/Kenmore Residential Parking District, shall be $100 for each violation. A penalty of $33 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(KK) FENWAY PARK EVENTS means any Major League Baseball game played at Fenway Park, including two hours before the scheduled game time and two hours after the conclusion of the game. Exclusively for the purposes of division (JJ) above, the Transportation Commissioner may designate additional uses of Fenway Park as FENWAY PARK EVENTS including, but not limited to, athletic events, concerts and other special events.
(LL) (1) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of any posted prohibition against parking of motor vehicles during hours designated for street cleaning within one or more neighborhoods or zones, as defined by the Transportation Commissioner, shall be $90 for each such violation. A penalty of $30 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(2) A request to implement the fine in a neighborhood or zone shall be initiated by a petition to the Commissioner of Public Works, who shall notify the City Council, the Transportation Commissioner and the Office of Neighborhood Services of the request. The Boston City Council may schedule a hearing on the request. The Transportation Commissioner shall act on the request no earlier than 30 days after receipt of such notification or, in the event of a hearing, no earlier than 30 days after the hearing. If granting the request, the Transportation Commissioner shall implement the fine as soon as feasible after said 30-day period.
(MM) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of any posted prohibition against parking of motor vehicles during hours designated for street cleaning within one or more “Pilot Zone(s)” as defined by the Transportation Commissioner, shall be $90 for each such violation. A penalty of $30 shall be assessed if the fine remains unpaid 21 days after issuance of a notice of such violation.
(NN) The fine for parking a vehicle in violation of any posted prohibition against parking of motor vehicles during hours designated for street cleaning that are between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. shall be $90.
(Ord. 1983 c. 20 § 2; Ord. 1985 c. 4 § 79; CBC 1985 6-6.3; Ord. 1990 c. 5, Ch. 10 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 1993 c. 1; Ord. 1993 c. 6; Ord. 1998 c. 6 §§ 1, 3; Ord. 2002 c. 2; Ord. 2002 c. 4; Ord. 2002 c. 5; Ord. 2003 c. 12; Ord. 2003 c. 13; Ord. 2003 c. 14; Ord. 2003 c. 15; Ord. 2005 c. 6; Ord. 2005 c. 9; Ord. 2007 c. 8; Ord. 2008 c. 5; Ord. 2010 c. 4; Ord. 2015 c. 2 § 1; Ord. 2015 c. 4 § 1; Ord. 2015 c. 13 § 1; Ord. 2016 c. 5 § 1; Ord. 2018 c. 4 §§ 1 through 8)
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