(a) Classification. Violation of any provision of this article which regulates the time, place, or method of parking shall constitute a civil infraction.
(b) Definition. Parking means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not.
(c) Parties liable. The owner(s) of the vehicle and the person who parked or placed the vehicle where the violation occurred shall be jointly and individually liable for the violation and for the fine and fees prescribed therefor.
(d) Applicability of regulations. The provisions of this article prohibiting the standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times or at those times herein specified or as indicated on official signs except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device.
(e) Continuous violations. Where parking is time restricted, each full time period the vehicle is unlawfully parked beyond the posted time limit shall constitute a separate violation. In all other cases, each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(f) Mandatory fines and fees. Unless otherwise specifically provided by this article, the fines and fees for violating any provision of this article shall be mandatory, no part of which may be suspended or waived by the court.
(g) Community service. Community service work may be substituted for fines and fees in accordance with section 1-8(4) of this Code.
(Ord. No. 9196, § 1, 1-25-99; Ord. No. 10418, § 3, 6-12-07; Ord. No. 11400, § 3, 9-20-16)