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It shall be a violation for any person, firm, or corporation to leave any motor truck, recreational vehicle, semitrailer, truck tractor, trailer, or similar type vehicle parked at any time on any county roadway or public right-of-way within the county. The provisions of this section shall not apply to delivery or service trucks while actively engaged in making deliveries or rendering services.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97) Penalty, see § 70.99(D)
(A) No person shall park in a designated handicapped parking area a motor vehicle not displaying either a handicapped auto registration plate as provided in KRS 186.042 or an out-of-state handicapped registration plate on the rear of the vehicle unless he displays on the rear view mirror of his motor vehicle a special parking permit issued to the handicapped as provided in KRS 189.456. No person shall park a vehicle displaying a special parking permit in a designated handicapped parking area when the vehicle is not being used for the benefit of a handicapped person.
(B) All designated handicapped parking spaces in the county shall be marked by standing signs meeting the specifications set forth in subsection (B)(1) below and it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the premises on which such parking spaces are located to provide the required signage.
(1) The signs marking designated parking spaces shall be constructed to comply with the following specifications:
(a) Signs shall display the International Symbol of Accessibility.
(b) Signs shall have light letters on dark background.
(c) Signs shall be erected in a permanent manner at a minimum of 40 inches above the ground for each parking space.
(d) Signs may be either wood or metal.
(e) Signs shall be a minimum of 18 inches by 24 inches.
(f) Signs shall conform to Article 33 of the 1991 Kentucky Building Code.
(2) Standing signs designating parking spaces which are in existence on the effective date of this subsection shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this subsection if the Chief of Police or his designee makes a determination that such signs accomplish the intent of this subsection.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97) Penalty, see § 70.99(C), (D)
(A) No person or entity shall park or have placed in a designated fire lane area any motor vehicle. Such fire lane areas are to be designated in accordance with applicable provisions of the Standards of Safety of Kentucky, 815 KAR 10:050, Section 313, Subsection 1 and other applicable government regulations.
(B) Emergency vehicles engaged in official business shall be exempt from regulations imposed by this section.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97) Penalty, see § 70.99(C)
(A) Upon the occurrence of snow, sleet or freezing rain and after consultation with the County Police Department, County Public Works Department, County Emergency Management Agency and the County Judge/Executive's office, the County Judge/Executive's office may declare a snow emergency. Upon such declarations, all major media outlets and other governmental jurisdictions as well as school district authorities in the county shall be notified by the most expedient method as practicable under the circumstances.
(B) Snow emergencies may be declared at one of the following levels:
LEVEL ONE: Conditions: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and/or drifting snow, roadways may be icy. Advisory: Cautious driving is advised.
LEVEL TWO: Conditions: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and roadways may be icy. Advisory: Only motorists whose travel is necessary should be on the roadways. Residents are urged to contact their employer to see if they should report to work.
LEVEL THREE: Conditions: All roadways are restricted to emergency personnel, travel for work, provisions, medical supplies or medical treatment and private snow removal operations. Advisory: Essential travel only is advised. Violators are subject to prosecution. Residents are urged to contact their employer concerning work schedules.
(C) During snow emergencies, where snowfall accumulation is two inches or greater, no vehicle may be parked and no person, corporation, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association or any combination thereof may park or permit any vehicle to be parked upon any public road right of way.
(D) During snow emergencies, the County Public Works Department may, at its discretion or as ordered by the Office of the County Judge/Executive, assist in clearing non-county or state-owned roadways.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97; Am. Ord. 620.5, passed 11-16-99) Penalty, see § 70.99(G)
(A) The Chief of Police shall have the authority to alter any of the parking regulations stated in §§ 70.03 through 70.09 on a temporary basis whenever necessary to meet a special event or emergency which, in his opinion, would justify such temporary alterations. He shall, however, cause any area to be marked with temporary signs stating the nature of the alteration and that the alteration or change is made by order of the Police Department.
(B) The Superintendent of Public Works shall have the authority to temporarily alter the parking regulations stated in §§ 70.03 through 70.09 by designating areas in which no parking will be allowed for a specific period of time. The Superintendent of Public Works shall exercise this authority only in instances where street sweeping, clean up, or repair to streets, drains, and related facilities is expected to be conducted within the area designated during the time specified. The area designated by the Superintendent of Public Works under the authority granted above shall be marked by signs to inform the public that parking will be prohibited during a specified period of time. The signs shall be placed in the area not less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the period specified for the parking prohibition.
(C) It shall be a violation for any person, firm, or corporation to park or permit to be parked or to leave standing any automobile, truck, or other vehicle operated or owned by them or which is under their control on any street or public way in any area which has been designated by the Chief of Police or Superintendent of Public Works as a no parking area under authority hereof.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97) Penalty, see § 70.99
VIOLATION; CITATION AND IMPOUNDMENT
There is hereby established a Hearing Officer who shall be called the Kenton County Parking Violation Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer shall be a person appointed by the Judge-Executive with the approval of the Fiscal Court. The Hearing Officer is hereby empowered to conduct the hearings and make the decisions provided for in this subchapter.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97)
(A) If any automobile, truck, or other vehicle is found parked, standing, or stopped in violation of the parking regulations of this chapter, the vehicle may be cited for the appropriate parking violation. The citing officer shall note the vehicle's registration number and any other information concerning the vehicle which will identify it and, if the driver is not present, shall conspicuously affix to the vehicle a citation as notice of the parking violation.
(B) The form of the citation of the parking violation shall be designated by the Chief of Police, but shall contain in substance the following information:
(1) A statement that the citation represents a determination that a parking violation has been committed with the vehicle and that the determination shall be final unless contested;
(2) A statement that a parking violation may result in impoundment of the vehicle for which the owner may be liable for a fine and towing, handling, storage charge, or fees;
(3) A statement of the specific parking violation for which the citation was issued;
(4) A statement of the monetary penalty established for the parking violation; and
(5) A statement of the options for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options.
(C) The citation as notice of the parking violation represents a determination that a parking violation has been committed, and such determination shall be final unless contested.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97)
(A) Any person who receives a citation for a parking violation shall respond to such citation as provided herein within seven days of the date of notice, by either paying the fine set forth in the notice or requesting a hearing as hereinafter provided.
(B) If the owner of a vehicle cited for a parking violation has not responded to the notice within seven days as provided in subsection (A) above, the county shall send a second notice by certified mail to the last known address of the registered owner of the vehicle as listed on the certificate of the title. The notice shall state that if the owner of the vehicle does not respond to the notice by either paying the fine or by requesting in writing a hearing within seven days of the receipt of the notice, the owner shall be deemed to have waived his right to a hearing and the determination that a violation was committed shall be considered final. Any person who fails to request a hearing or pay the fine within seven days shall be deemed to have refused to pay the fine levied by the citation.
(C) The registered owner of a vehicle at the time the violation occurred shall be liable for all fines, fees, and penalties levied.
(Ord. 531.69, passed 12-23-97)
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