The police department is authorized to indicate temporary zones where vehicles shall not be parked when, in the opinion of the chief of police, it is necessary to prevent temporarily the parking of vehicles on any street or portion of such street. The chief of police may do so either by placing appropriate signs or placing barricades or officers at such places. It is unlawful for any person to park any vehicle at such time and at such designated places. The police department is authorized to remove such illegally parked vehicles and the owner thereof shall pay the cost of such removal. (prior code §10-3-11)