A. Compliance Required: Compliance with this chapter is required when proper signs are posted, or when the regulation is such that no sign is required under this chapter. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in violation of the regulations established by this chapter, or in violation of regulations contained on posted signs.
B. Obligation Of Owner To Move Vehicle: It is the obligation of the owner or operator of a vehicle to remove that vehicle when it is illegally parked. When an enforcement official finds an illegally parked vehicle that is impeding traffic or snow removal, the enforcement official is authorized to move the vehicle to the extent necessary to remove the obstruction, including towing the vehicle to an impound yard.
C. Nature Of Violation: Violations of this chapter are class C misdemeanors, and generally subject to the penalty provided in section 1-4-1 of this code, penalties prescribed in chapter 1-13 of this code, as well as the adopted code enforcement programs of any other organization or party duly authorized by the Highway Authority under the Traffic Code (Utah Code Annotated sections 41-6a-101 et seq.).
1. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13-4-3 of this code, in lieu of a criminal citation for violations of this title and subject to the adoption of an adopted code enforcement program of any other organization or party duly authorized by the Highway Authority under the Traffic Code (Utah Code Annotated sections 41-6a-101 et seq.), there is hereby established an administrative civil fee which may be assessed by means of an administrative citation issued by an enforcement official of Summit County or any other organization or party duly authorized by the Highway Authority under the Traffic Code (Utah Code Annotated sections 41-6a-101 et seq.) as follows:
a. Class I violations shall be those which deprive disabled persons of access to designated parking areas and access ramps. The initial fee for class I violations shall be the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00). However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
After 10 days | $125.00 |
After 20 days | 150.00 |
After 30 days | 170.00 |
After 60 days | 185.00 |
b. Class II violations shall be those which block or impede emergency egress or hamper the ability of police, fire, EMS or public works officials to properly carry out their official duties and jeopardize the public health, safety and welfare by the violation. The initial fee for class II violations shall be the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00). However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
After 10 days | $ 60.00 |
After 20 days | 65.00 |
After 30 days | 70.00 |
After 60 days | 105.00 |
c. Class III violations shall be those which impede the free movement of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. The initial fee for class III violations shall be the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00). However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
After 10 days | $45.00 |
After 20 days | 60.00 |
After 30 days | 75.00 |
After 60 days | 90.00 |
d. Class IV violations shall be all other violations which are not class I, II, or III violations. The initial fee for class IV violations shall be the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00). However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
After 10 days | $25.00 |
After 20 days | 32.00 |
After 30 days | 45.00 |
After 60 days | 68.00 |
2. Any person receiving an administrative citation who wishes to challenge the citation, may request a hearing before the administrative law judge as outlined in section 1-13-4-4 of this code.
D. Towing Costs: In addition to fine on the violation, the owner of the vehicle is responsible for paying towing fees and impound fees for the release of the vehicle.
E. Payment: Fines shall be paid to Summit County by cash or check, mailed to P.O. Box 128, Coalville, UT 84017.
F. Release Of Impounded Vehicles: Impounded vehicles will only be released to the owner thereof or the person legally entitled to possession under a rental or lease agreement. Impounded vehicles shall be released under the regulations established by the county sheriff's department or by ordinance for release and inventory of impounded vehicles, and upon payment of the impound fees and towing fees. (Ord. 710, 12-17-2008, eff. 1-1-2009; amd. Ord. 729, 11-18-2009; Ord. 911, 8-12-2020)