Chapter 10.12 PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS
The purpose of this Chapter is to reduce hazardous traffic conditions resulting from the use of streets within areas zoned for residential use for the parking of vehicles by persons utilizing adjacent commercial, business, school, or institutional uses; to protect such areas from polluted air, excessive noise, litter and refuse caused by such vehicles; to protect the residents of such areas from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their homes; to preserve the character of such areas as residential neighborhoods; to promote efficiency in the maintenance of residential streets in a clean and safe condition; to preserve the value of property in such areas; and to preserve the safety of children, pedestrians and traffic, as well as the peace, good order, comfort, convenience and welfare of the inhabitants of the City. (Ord. 2005-22)
A. A permit parking district is a residential district designated by ordinance in which motor vehicle parking is prohibited at certain times, except for vehicles displaying a permit as provided in this Chapter.
B. Proceedings for the establishment of a permit parking district may be initiated by the City Council if the health, safety and welfare of a designated area is deemed jeopardized, or pursuant to a petition filed with the City Clerk containing the signatures of at least one adult resident of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the residential dwelling units within a designated contiguous area.
C. Upon the initiation of proceedings for the establishment of a permit parking district, the following procedure shall be employed:
1. The Public Works Department shall make a report and recommendation to the City Council.
2. Upon receipt of the report, the City Council shall hold a public hearing to receive information and comments regarding the proposed permit parking district.
3. After the public hearing, the City Council shall decide whether the proposed permit parking district should be established. In making this decision, the City Council shall consider:
a. Whether the residential area included within the proposed district is substantially impacted by motor vehicle parking related to adjacent or nearby business, commercial, school, or institutional uses;
b. Whether the motor vehicle parking related to such business, commercial, school, or institutional uses is resulting in traffic conditions which are hazardous to residents of the area included within the proposed district;
c. Whether the motor vehicle parking related to such business, commercial, school, or institutional uses is resulting in excessive noise, air pollution, or litter in the area included within the proposed district;
d. Whether residents of the area within the proposed district or their visitors are having difficulty during certain hours of the day in parking their motor vehicles on the street in front of their properties; and
e. Whether the designation of a permit parking district will ameliorate difficulties experienced by residents or their visitors in parking in front of their properties, hazardous traffic conditions, or noise, air pollution, or litter.
4. If the City Council finds that a permit parking district should be designated, it shall adopt an ordinance establishing the district, and stating the days and hours when motor vehicle parking within the district shall be prohibited except for those persons who hold a permit issued pursuant to this Chapter.
D. Upon the establishment of a permit parking district, the City shall post appropriate signs within the district advising motorists of the days and hours when vehicle parking within the district is prohibited except by permit.(Ord. 2005-22)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance adopted pursuant to this Chapter, vehicles making deliveries or providing services to residential dwelling units within a permit parking district may be parked for a period of time not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes. (Ord. 2005-22)
A. The owner, owners, lessee or lessees of each residential dwelling unit within a permit parking district may be issued one or more resident permits which shall allow a motor vehicle to which it is affixed to be parked within the district without regard to the parking restrictions imposed by the applicable permit parking district ordinance. The maximum number of permits for each residential dwelling unit within a particular permit parking district shall be specified in the ordinance establishing the district. A resident permit shall consist of a numbered decal which shall be permanently affixed to the lower left-hand portion of the rear windshield of the motor vehicle.
B. The owner or owner of each residential dwelling unit within a permit parking district may also be issued visitor permits. A visitor permit shall allow the motor vehicle in which it is displayed to be parked within the district without regard to the parking restrictions imposed by the applicable permit parking district ordinance. The maximum number and permitted duration of visitor permits for each residential dwelling unit within a particular permit parking district shall be specified in the ordinance establishing the district. The visitor permit shall hang on the rear-view mirror of the motor vehicle.
C. Permits shall be issued by the Police Department upon presentation of satisfactory evidence of residency within the district and, for resident permits, proof of ownership of the vehicle for which the permit is being obtained.
E. Resident permits shall be numbered and shall not be transferable from one motor vehicle to another.
F. All permits shall remain the property of the City. Where the maximum number of permits have been issued for a residential dwelling unit, a permit must be returned to the City for each new permit issued. (Ord. 2005-22)
A. No person to whom a resident permit has been issued shall allow any person who is not a resident of the residential dwelling unit for which the permit was issued to use to display said resident permit.
B. No person to whom a visitor permit has been issued shall allow any person to use such visitor permit for any purpose other than: (1) visiting the residential dwelling unit for which the visitor permit was issued; or (2) visiting the person(s) residing in such residential dwelling unit at any location.
C. No person to whom a resident or visitor permit has been issued shall allow any student to use such resident or visitor permit for the parking of any vehicle while such student is attending school. (Ord. 2005-22)