(A) Generally. Where signs are erected designating loading zones, no vehicle shall park, be stopped, stood or parked, unless for the express purpose of loading or unloading multiple or heavy items associated with the business district.
(B) Park and load permits. Any commercial vehicle which stops to load or unload items associated with the business district on a regular basis, shall have affixed on a rear door or glass window, a park and load permit. Any motor vehicle displaying the park and load permit will be permitted to park in and about the city for the purpose of loading and unloading. The vehicles shall not be parked in any area which will cause a hazard to other motor vehicles or pedestrians. The vehicles must display operating emergency flashers during the stop.
(C) Classes of park and load permits.
(1) Class A. The permit is valid for commercial loading and unloading throughout the city. In order to obtain a Class A permit, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Police Department, Traffic Division, that an unlimited park and load permit is necessary. If the Police Department, Traffic Division finds to its satisfaction that loading and unloading in a marked fire lane is necessary, a notation may be made on the permit to allow loading and unloading in a fire lane. Vehicles may not be parked longer than 15 minutes. Fee is $10 per vehicle per year.
(2) Class B. The permit is valid for up to three specific locations for commercial loading and unloading which are to be designated on the permit. Vehicles may not park longer than 30 minutes. Fee is $40 per vehicle per two-year period.
(D) Permit issuance. Permits shall be issued through the Police Department, Traffic Division.
(Prior Code, § 74.40)
(Ord. 116-1997, passed - -; Ord 34-3017, passed - -) Penalty, see § 75.999