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(A) The only vehicles permitted to be parked in residential districts in the city shall be:
(1) Operable automobiles, vans, panel and pick-up trucks (up to one ton), pull-trailers (up to 100 square feet) and motorcycles, and no such automobiles, vans, panel and pick-up trucks (up to one ton), pull-trailers (up to 100 square feet), or motorcycles shall be parked other than in the driveway, or an approved surface directly connected to a driveway, street or alley of residential districts. The parking, storage or display of motor vehicles on grass or other similar areas that do not have an
approved parking surface shall not be permitted on any property.
(2) Operable recreational vehicles, campers and boats, which shall only be parked on an approved parking surface directly connected to the driveway, street or alley of the residential district but not in the street.
(3) Operable automobiles, vans up to one ton, panel or pick-up trucks, and/or motorcycles may be permitted to be parked in a backyard only if there is no street parking within 300 feet, or if needed due to a disability, which shall be handled by the Traffic Commission. No front or side yard parking is permitted.
(B) The following vehicles that are not permitted to be parked in residential districts include but may not be limited to: large pick-up or panel trucks over one ton and other large commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, truck-tractors, farm tractors, road tractors, semitrailers, buses; or inoperable automobiles, vans, panel and pick-up trucks (up to one ton), pull-trailers (up to 100 square feet), motorcycles, recreation vehicles, campers, and boats.
(C) Permitted and prohibited parking in residential districts is summarized as follows ("Y" means yes; "N" means no):
Parking of Vehicles in Residential Districts | ||||
Driveway | Street | Connected alley | Yard | |
Operable automobiles | Y | Y | Y | Y(4) |
Operable vans (up to one ton) | Y | Y | Y | Y(4) |
Operable panel or pick-up trucks (up to one ton) | Y | Y(2) | Y | Y(4) |
Operable pull- trailers (up to 100 square feet) | Y | Y(3) | Y | N |
Operable motorcycles | Y | Y | Y | Y(4) |
Operable recreational vehicles | Y | N | Y | N |
Operable campers, boats | Y | N | Y | N |
Inoperable automobiles | N | N | N | N |
Inoperable vans (up to one ton) | N | N | N | N |
Inoperable panel and pick-up trucks (up to one ton) | N | N | N | N |
Inoperable pull-trailers (up to 100 square feet) | N | N | N | N |
Inoperable motorcycles | N | N | N | N |
Inoperable recreational vehicles | N | N | N | N |
Inoperable campers, boats | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable vehicles over one ton | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable semi-trucks | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable truck-tractors | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable farm tractors | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable road tractors | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable semi-trailers | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable pull-trailers over 100 square feet | N | N | N | N |
Operable or inoperable buses | N | N | N | N |
(1) Yard includes back yard, side yard, parkways, curb, or parkway overlap and areas that are not approved for parking. (2) Operable panel or pick-up trucks (up to one ton) with an overall width of more than 7 feet 6 inches shall not be parked in the street. (3) Pull-trailers not connected/hitched to operable vehicle shall not be parked in the street. (4) In back yard | ||||
(D) The prohibition against parking of automobiles, vans, panel and pick-up trucks (up to one ton), pull-trailers (up to 100 square feet),and motorcycles other than in driveways, streets, or alleys in residential districts is deemed a public nuisance. A notice to remove ticket will be placed on the vehicle, a $50 fine imposed at time of placing ticket. Fine to be paid within 20 days to the Abandoned Vehicle Fund. Vehicle to be removed within 72 hours from the time the ticket is placed on the vehicle. After the vehicle is ticketed three times within a 30-day period, the vehicle can be towed without further notice.
(Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)
(A) Displaying such vehicle for sale in a yard. Vehicles may only be listed for sale on a public street under the following conditions:
(1) (a) A permit fee of $5 shall be issued to seller of vehicle prior to displaying "for sale" placard on vehicle. Permit shall be displayed on the vehicle visible from the street. Permits shall be obtained by the owner of vehicle in person at City Hall in the Code Enforcement Department.
(b) Owner of vehicle being sold is required to show proper paperwork of ownership and sign all required documents.
(2) A permit for sale of the vehicle is valid for a period of 30 days from the date of purchase.
(3) If the vehicle is not sold within the 30-day permit time frame, a new permit is required and an additional $5 fee shall be paid.
(B) (1) Service and/or repairing such vehicle, except for repairs necessitated by an emergency, shall be repaired or removed within 24 hours. The owner shall post on the dash of vehicle information as to the time and nature of vehicle emergency and contact information. Failure to comply, the vehicle shall be removed (towed) immediately due to a roadway hazard.
(2) When signs are erected pursuant to this chapter giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be stopped, standing, or parked at anytime. If failure to observe posted sign, vehicle will be towed immediately. Vehicle to be removed will be towed and stored in the City of Marion impound lot. All required paperwork will be completed and all fees shall be paid prior to returning vehicle to the owner.
(C) At any place where official signs prohibit parking.
(D) Upon any street for any period of time longer than 24 continuous hours (except on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays), as determined within the discretion of the parking enforcement officer.
(E) Upon any portion of residential property other than in a driveway, or as otherwise permitted upon the street or alley adjacent to the residential real estate.
(F) Within 15 feet on either side of any mailbox.
(Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)
(A) Whoever violates any provision of this code, for which no specific penalty is otherwise provided, shall upon conviction thereof, be fined in the amount not exceeding $50. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
(B) Any person or entity violating any provision of this chapter shall be immediately assessed without prior notice.
(1985 Code, § 9-9-1.1-1) (Ord. 12-2003, passed 5-8-2003; Am. Ord. 1-2021, passed 3-2-2021)