(a) A person commits an offense if he:
(1) stops, stands, or parks a motor vehicle in a resident-parking-only zone without displaying a valid permit on the vehicle as required by this division;
(2) displays or allows the display of a permit on a motor vehicle that is not owned or leased by an owner or occupant of the residence or business establishment to which the permit was issued; or
(3) falsely represents himself as being eligible for a resident-parking-only permit, submits false documents, or otherwise makes a false statement of a material fact on an application for a permit.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(1) of this section that the person was:
(1) expeditiously loading or unloading passengers or property;
(2) providing a maintenance, repair, delivery, or lawn service to a residence or business establishment located within the resident-parking-only zone;
(3) in the performance of official duties as a law enforcement officer, a government employee or contractor, or a utility company employee or contractor; or
(4) operating an authorized emergency vehicle in the performance of official duties.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(2) of this section that the vehicle was owned or leased by a visitor to the residence or business establishment to which the permit was issued.
(d) The director may revoke the resident- parking-only permit of any person who:
(1) violates Subsection (a) of this section;
(2) has an unresolved parking citation issued by the city; or
(3) stops, stands, or parks or allows the stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle, other than one owned or leased by a visitor to the residence or business establishment, in a resident-parking-only zone without:
(A) a valid Texas license plate;
(B) a valid inspection sticker; or
(C) automobile liability insurance coverage in at least the minimum amounts required by the Texas Safety Responsibility Act.
(e) A person who has had a resident-parking-only permit revoked under Subsection (d) of this section may reapply for a permit in accordance with Section 28-121.16 of this division. The director may reinstate the permit if:
(1) the applicant pays all fees required by this division; and
(2) the director determines that the applicant and every other person owning or occupying the same residence or business establishment as the applicant is in compliance with all requirements of this division.
(f) The city council may, at any time, unconditionally revoke a resident-parking-only permit issued under this division. (Ord. 23863)