§ 72.13 FIRE LANES; RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.

   It is unlawful for any person, whether or not physically disabled, to stop, park or leave standing a motor vehicle:

   (A)   In a signposted fire lane at any time; or

   (B)   In lanes where, and during those hours when, parking is prohibited to accommodate heavy traffic during morning and afternoon rush hours.

(2004 Code, § 72.13) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 72.14 PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; CONSENT REQUIRED.

   It is a misdemeanor to park or abandon a motor vehicle on the property of another, or upon an area developed as an off-street parking facility, without the consent of the owner, lessee or person in charge of that property or facility.

(2004 Code, § 72.14) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 72.15 DECLARATION OF SNOW EMERGENCY; PARKING PROHIBITED.

   (A)   The City Administrator or other designated official may declare a snow emergency in the city. The emergency shall be declared by 4:00 p.m. and shall take effect later that same evening at 12:00 midnight. The snow emergency shall continue to be in effect for 24 hours.

   (B)   Notice of the declaration of a snow emergency shall be given by notifying the local news media; however the notification shall be a service right only and not a duty on the part of city officials.

   (C)   During a declared snow emergency, no motor vehicle shall be parked on any street or alleyway in the city between the hours of midnight and 7:00 a.m., except as otherwise posted.

   (D)   During a declared snow emergency, any police officer is authorized to have a motor vehicle which is parked in violation of this section removed at the owners’ expense.

(2004 Code, § 72.15) (Ord. 09-0536, passed 12-22-2009)