CHAPTER 90: ABANDONED AND/OR PARKED VEHICLES

Section

   90.01   Purpose and intent

   90.02   Adoption of state law

   90.03   Definitions

   90.04   Removal by the city

   90.05   Disposal of vehicles; Abandoned Vehicle Fund

   90.06   Parking on streets or thoroughfares

   90.07   Parking in residential districts

   90.08   Parking for certain purposes is prohibited

   90.99   Penalty

§ 90.01 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   The purpose of this chapter is as follows:

   (A)   To establish an ongoing program for the identification of parking in residential districts and the use of public rights-of-way.

   (B)   To establish the responsibilities of property owners, vehicle owners and operators.

   (C)   To provide for administration and enforcement of standards related to parking in residential districts and the use of public rights-of- way.

(1985 Code, § 9-9-1.1-1) (Ord. 12-2003, passed 5-8-2003; Am. Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)

§ 90.02 ADOPTION OF STATE LAW.

   All the power, purpose, provisions and definitions contained in such “Abandoned Vehicles Act” are now incorporated by reference in this city code and made a part thereof.

(1985 Code, § 9-9-1.1-1) (Ord. 12-2003, passed 5-8-2003; Am. Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)

Statutory reference:

   Abandoned vehicles, see I.C. 9-22-1-1 through 9-22-1-32 and I.C. 9-13-2-1

§ 90.03 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   APPROVED SURFACE. Concrete, asphalt or gravel.

   DRIVEWAY. A passage way for vehicles composed of concrete, asphalt, or gravel that serves to connect a public street or alleyway to a garage or legal parking space.

   ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Refers to:

      (1)   City of Marion's Building Department;

      (2)   City of Marion's Code Enforcement Department;

      (3)   City of Marion Police Department;

      (4)   City of Marion Traffic Commission.

   FRONT YARD. A yard extending across the full width of the lot, lying between the front property line or the right-of-way, and the further most projection of the principal building or group of buildings.

   HEARING AUTHORITY. Refers to City of Marion Board of Public Works and Safety.

   IMPROVED AREA. A section of the lot that has been altered and defined by concrete, asphalt, or gravel with a positive boundary, with the means of providing a parking space for a vehicle.

   OWNER/OPERATOR.

      (1)   PROPERTY OWNER is a person or entity with a fee interest in a parcel of real property in the city, and whose identity and address can be determined from an instrument recorded in the Grant County Recorder's Office.

      (2)   TENANT is a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

      (3)   VEHICLE OPERATOR is any person who operates or drives a motor vehicle upon public streets, alleyways, etc.

      (4)   VEHICLE OWNER is a person or entity whose identity and address is on the vehicle's registration issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for that state.

   REAR YARD. The yard extending across the full width of a lot and lying between the rear lot line and the further most projection of a building.

   SIDE YARD. A yard lying between the further most projection of a building and a side lot line and extending from the required front yard to the required rear yard.

(Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)