(A) The curb space within 15 feet in either direction of a fire hydrant shall be painted red, or another color specified by the City Council, to indicate that parking is prohibited in such area.
(B) If the City Council adopts a resolution regulating or prohibiting the parking or stopping of vehicles at the curb on highways in front of certain facilities or at certain locations, the curbs adjacent to any such facility or location shall be painted in such manner as directed by the City Council to indicate such regulation or prohibition.
(C) It shall be the duty of the City Council or its agent to cause the curb space to be painted and to keep the same painted as provided in this chapter or as specified by the City Council. The marking or designating of portions of highways where the parking of vehicles is prohibited or limited shall be done only by the city through its proper officers, at the direction of the City Council. No person shall paint the curb of any highway or in any manner set aside, or attempt to prevent the parking of vehicles in, any highway or part thereof, except at such places where the parking of vehicles is prohibited by the provisions of this chapter or by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
Penalty, see § 72.99