(a) A person commits an offense if, in any park or recreation area in the city, he knowingly:
(1) drives a motor vehicle; or
(2) stops, stands, or parks a motor vehicle; or
(3) parks a motor vehicle so as to obstruct entrance to or exit from a roadway, parking area, or trail established for public motor vehicle use; or
(4) fails to park the entire motor vehicle within the limit lines of a designated parking stall, where such lines have been provided.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) that the driving, stopping, standing, or parking:
(1) was along a roadway, trail, or parking area established for public motor vehicle use;
(2) was due to temporary mechanical failure of the vehicle;
(3) was ordered by a police or park officer of the city or a person charged with supervision of a park or recreation area within the city; or
(4) was performed by an employee of the city while in the course of his official duties.
(c) If a motor vehicle is parked or left in violation of this section and the owner or operator of the vehicle cannot be found, police or park officers of the city may remove or impound the vehicle, or the vehicle may be removed in accordance with Chapter 28 of this code.
(d) The park board is authorized to establish time limits for the parking of motor vehicles within designated parking areas of the city’s parks and recreational areas. (Ord. Nos. 8019; 16503)