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No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any of the following public places or manners, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer, or other authorized person, or pursuant to a traffic control device:
(A) On the unimproved portion of a street, such as the berm or shoulder, within ten (10) feet of the roadway, subject to the exception of a vehicle that has been disabled in such a manner and to such an extent that it is impossible or impracticable to avoid the occupation of the shoulder until repairs have been made or sufficient help obtained for its removal. In no event shall a disabled vehicle remain on the shoulder for twenty-four (24) hours or more;
(B) On a sidewalk;
(C) In front of sidewalk ramps provided for persons with disabilities;
(D) In any parking space designated and established for use by disabled persons unless the vehicle properly displays special designating plates or permits issued by any state;
(E) In front of or within ten (10) feet of the entrance to a public or private driveway or alleyway, or within thirty (30) feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station;
(F) On a crosswalk or within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk not located at an intersection;
(G) Within an intersection or within thirty (30) feet of any traffic control devices such as a flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal;
(H) Within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant, fire safety sprinkler, standpipe or other fire protections system control valve, whether such valve is mounted on a building or on the ground;
(I) In a marked fire lane;
(J) On the approach to or upon any bridge, causeway, or within any tunnel;
(K) In the opposite direction of the movement of traffic;
(L) In an alley, except while loading or unloading individuals, merchandise, or other materials or within a marked and designated parking space;
(M) Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;
(N) In an area between the roadways of a divided street;
(O) In a manner that blocks traffic or interferes with or blocks the passage of other vehicles;
(P) At any place where any portion of the vehicle extends into an area where official signs or other markings prohibit stopping, standing, or parking, or where the curb is painted red;
(Q) At any place where any portion of the vehicle is parked in a manner so that the vehicle is not completely within a designated space; or
(R) In any area that is signed or painted as to restrict parking.
(Ord. 2014-1631, passed 1-23-14; Am. Ord. 2017-1732, passed 4-27-17)
The city shall adopt regulations which shall be designated as the “traffic management manual” prohibiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles or limiting the length of time vehicles may be parked during certain hours on designated streets or portions thereof, and shall post proper signs on such streets accordingly. The Traffic Safety Committee is hereby authorized to determine or designate parking prohibitions. The City of Murray's Traffic Management Manual, which includes the on-street parking guide, shall serve as the primary policy for on street parking. In adopting such regulations, the Traffic Safety Committee may consider:
(A) The nature of the land use within the block;
(B) The volume of traffic;
(C) The volume of parking;
(D) The surface width of the street;
(E) The relationship between the need for parking space for the land use of the block and the need for parking space for the general public;
(F) Patrons and prospective patrons of places within the block or area to be served by the parking restrictions; and
(G) The hours of the day or night when use of the parking zone is necessary or most convenient.
(Ord. 2014-1631, passed 1-23-14; Am. Ord. 2017-1732, passed 4-27-17)
(A) No person shall park a camper, motor home, trailer or truck or other vehicle exceeding seven (7) feet on overall width (excluding mirrors) or twenty (20) feet in overall length or seven and one-half (7 1/2) feet in overall height on any City street for more than six (6) hours without special permission from the Police Department. No person shall park a utility, golf cart or box trailer exceeding eight (8) feet in overall length on any city street for more than six (6) hours without special permission from the Police Department.
(B) No person shall park an abandoned vehicle or junked vehicle on any city street for any period of time.
(Ord. 2014-1631, passed 1-23-14; Am. Ord. 2017-1732, passed 4-27-17) Penalty, see § 72.99
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or length of time other than for the expeditious unloading and delivery or pick-up and loading of materials or passengers in any place marked a loading zone during the hours when the provisions applicable to such zones are in effect.
(Ord. 2014-1631, passed 1-23-14; Am. Ord. 2017-1732, passed 4-27-17) Penalty, see § 72.99
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle upon any public street for the principle purpose of:
(A) Displaying the vehicle for sale, lease, or other promotional purposes;
(B) Greasing, washing, or repairing the vehicle, except for repairs necessitated by an emergency;
(C) Storage;
(D) Selling merchandise from the vehicle, except when authorized by permit; or
(E) Commercial advertising, however, nothing in this section shall prevent the stopping, standing, or parking of any vehicle while used in the regular course of the same business as advertised thereon.
(Ord. 2014-1631, passed 1-23-14; Am. Ord. 2017-1732, passed 4-27-17) Penalty, see § 72.99
(A) The person in whose name a vehicle is registered at the time of the violation shall be absolutely responsible for all fines, fees and penalties. It shall be no defense that the vehicle was illegally parked by someone other than the registered owner, unless it is shown that at the time of the violation the vehicle was stolen and not in the possession of the registered owner.
(B) An owner of a vehicle who is engaged in the business of renting or leasing vehicles under a written rental or leasing agreement shall not be liable for parking fines and penalties imposed under this chapter on such rented or leased vehicles, if within fifteen (15) days after receiving notice of the parking violation, the lessor provides to the Police Department the true name, address and driver's license number of the person in possession of the vehicle at the time of the issuance of the citation. A lessor who fails to comply shall be treated as any other owner.
(Ord. 2014-1631, passed 1-23-14; Am. Ord. 2017-1732, passed 4-27-17)
(A) No person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than twelve (12) hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period of any day except Sundays in any municipal parking lots.
(B) No person shall park or abandon a vehicle on another's property or upon an area developed as an off street parking facility without the consent of the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of the property or facility and such facility is properly posted with signs that declare the property is privately owned and any unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. If at any time a vehicle is parked in violation of this provision of this section, the Police Department, upon written complaint of the owner or their authorized agent, may remove or cause to be removed, the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of §§ 72.12 through 72.16. (Reference KRS 189.725).
(Ord. 2014-1631, passed 1-23-14; Am. Ord. 2017-1732, passed 4-27-17) Penalty, see § 72.99
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