A. Form Of Citation: In all prosecutions for any parking violation of any provision of this Title, it shall be sufficient to charge the defendant by an unsworn written notice that clearly states:
1. The date, place and nature of the charge;
2. The time and place for defendant's appearance in court;
3. The name of the issuing officer; and
4. The license number of the vehicle.
B. Traffic Infraction Procedure: A duplicate original of the notice shall serve as the complaint in the case when it is filed with the court. In all other respects the procedure now provided by law for traffic infractions shall be followed, but ORS 810.365 does not apply. The officer need not have observed the act of parking, but need only have observed that the car was parked in violation of this Title.
C. Citation Issued Compliance:
1. Citation Compliance: The citation provided for in subsection A of this Section, shall either be delivered to the defendant or placed in a conspicuous place upon the vehicle involved in the parking violation. The citation shall instruct the operator to answer to the charge or pay the penalty imposed within fourteen (14) days, during specific hours, and at specific place.
2. Failure To Comply: If the operator does not respond to a parking citation attached to the vehicle within ten (10) working days, the Court Clerk shall send a letter to the owner of the vehicle informing the owner of the violation and giving notice that if the citation is disregarded for a period of thirty (30) days:
a. The fine will be doubled; and
b. If the vehicle has four (4) or more outstanding citations or one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more in unpaid fines, it may be impounded, and an impounded vehicle shall not be released until all outstanding fines and charges are paid.
D. Owner Responsibility: The owner of a vehicle that is in violation of a parking restriction shall be responsible for the offense unless the operator used the vehicle without the owner's consent.
E. Registered Owner Presumption: In a proceeding charging violation of a parking restriction against a vehicle owner, proof that the vehicle was registered to the defendant at the time of the violation constitutes a presumption that the defendant was the owner. (Ord. 576, 8-22-1990)