As used in this chapter:
(a) “Parking meter” means a mechanical device installed for the regulation of parking by lawful authority. Each parking meter shall contain a slot for the deposit of lawful coins of the United States and a receptacle for receiving and storing such coins. Each parking meter shall display brief directions as to its operation and the value of lawful coins required to be deposited. Each parking meter shall contain a timing mechanism which shall indicate either a balance of legal parking time or overtime parking by an appropriate signal at the expiration of such lawful time.
(b) “Parking meter space” means a space within a parking meter area, which is designated for the parking of a single vehicle by marked lines on the curb or paved surface area adjacent to a parking meter. Posted notice on the meter or on signs shall indicate the maximum consecutive parking time limit during which a vehicle may be legally parked in a particular parking meter space and the days and hours when the requirement to deposit lawful coins shall apply.
(Ord. 2107. Passed 12-18-73.)
(c) “Parking permit” means a numbered tag sold for the regulation of parking by lawful authority. Each permit shall be displayed in a manner determined by the City Manager.
(Ord. 3234. Passed 1-19-82.)