(A) In general. The Mayor and Metro Council find and declare that serious adverse conditions in certain areas and neighborhoods of Louisville result from motor-vehicle congestion, particularly long-term parking of motor vehicles on the streets of those areas and neighborhoods.
(B) Program intent. The permit parking program established by this subchapter is intended:
(1) To reduce hazardous traffic conditions resulting from the use of streets within these areas or neighborhoods by nonresidents;
(2) To protect these areas and neighborhoods from polluted air;
(3) To protect these areas and neighborhoods from excessive noise, trash and refuse caused by the entry of nonresident vehicles;
(4) To protect the residents of these areas and neighborhoods from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their residences;
(5) To preserve the character of these areas as residential areas and neighborhoods;
(6) To preserve the value of the property in these areas and neighborhoods;
(7) To preserve the safety of children and other pedestrians;
(8) To encourage the use of public transportation, and parking facilities;
(9) To promote efficiency in the maintenance of streets in these residential districts in a clean and safe condition;
(10) To forestall dangers arising from the blocking of fire lanes, hydrants and other facilities required by emergency vehicles, both in reaching victims and in transporting them to hospitals; and
(11) For the peace, good order, comfort, convenience, and welfare of the inhabitants of Louisville.
(Lou. Metro. Ord. No. 201-2004, approved 12-28-2004; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 64-2005, approved 5-17-2005; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 106-2005, approved 8-2-2005; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 116-2020, approved 9-24-2020)