(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)