Sec. 76-84. - Closing of streets and prohibition of parking for purpose of snow removal.

(a)

Authority of director of public works to place signs. For the purpose of facilitating the removal of snow, the director of public works may, in his/her discretion, place properly marked signs along any street or streets or portions thereof as he/she shall from time to time deem necessary. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to enter upon, stop or park within the spaces indicated by such signs.

(b)

Authority to declare parking ban. Further, for the purpose of facilitating the removal of snow, the director of public works may, in his/her discretion, declare a parking ban on such streets or portions thereof as he/she deems necessary.

(c)

Parking in violation of ban. It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a motor vehicle to park a motor vehicle in violation of any parking ban declared by the director of public works for the purpose of facilitating the removal of snow.

(d)

Authority to remove vehicles; payment of costs of removal. The director of public works is authorized to cause the removal of all motor vehicles parked in violation of the provisions of this section. All costs and expenses of removing such vehicles shall be borne by the owners thereof.

(e)

Penalty. Any person guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00.

(Code 1971, § 22-74; Ord. No. O-05-5, § I, 4-12-05)

Cross reference— Snow and ice on sidewalks, § 70-101 et seq.