The Chief of Police shall have authority in the manner hereinafter provided in this section, to establish and lay out loading zones upon the streets of the City.
Loading zones may be established by the Chief of Police upon the approval thereof by Council. Such zones shall be for the sole purpose of providing on-street facilities for the loading and unloading of commodities and equipment in the conduct of business, and where no adequate off-street loading facilities are available.
The Chief of Police, with approval of Council may with respect to the establishment of any such loading zone prescribe limitations as to curb space and the time of day within which such loading zone may be used, which shall be designated by appropriate signs.
Any citizen may apply for the establishment of a loading zone. Such application shall be submitted in writing to the Chief of Police.
All loading zones established under this section may be abolished by the Chief of Police by and with the approval of Council.