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6-2b-1 - Purpose.#
Pursuant to laws of the State of Utah, Kaysville City has the power and authority to regulate the use of streets, alleys, avenues, sidewalks and crosswalks within the City. This Chapter sets forth rules and regulations for an orderly and comprehensive system of parking within the City.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-2 - Parking Violations.#
Parking of vehicles in contravention of rules and regulations of this Chapter or any parking provisions of the Utah Code adopted by reference by Section 6-2-1 shall be civil violations and not criminal violations.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-3 - Penalty for Parking Violation.#
Violations of parking rules and regulations provided for in this Chapter shall subject the owner or operator of the illegally parked vehicle to payment of civil fees and penalties set forth in this Chapter.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-4 - Unlawful Parking.#
1.
At Roadside.
a.
No motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, shall be parked with the left side of the vehicle next to the curb, except on one-way streets. It shall be a civil violation to stand or park any motor vehicle in a street other than parallel with the curb and with the two (2) right wheels of the vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, within twelve inches (12") of the regularly established curb line except on those streets which have been marked for angle parking; then vehicles shall be parked at the angle to the curb indicated by such marks.
b.
It shall be a civil violation to park any vehicle on or store items in the roadway when:
i.
Within eight feet (8') of a mailbox, driveway or access; and
ii.
When inside of or within two hundred feet (200') of a Mixed Use, Professional Business, General Commercial, Central Commercial or Light Industrial Zone.
2.
Vehicles for Sale. It shall be a civil violation to park any vehicle on any public street for the primary purpose of displaying it for sale, or to park any vehicle on a public street from which merchandise is peddled. It shall be prima facie evidence of parking a vehicle principally for the purpose of offering it for sale if:
a.
The vehicle is left unattended for four (4) hours or more,
b.
There are signs in, on or near the vehicle offering it for sale, and
c.
The vehicle is not parked on a street adjacent to property where the owner resides. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude or prevent the owner of a vehicle from legally parking a vehicle for sale in front of the property where the owner resides.
3.
Loading Zones. When so posted, it shall be a civil violation for the driver of a passenger vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, to stand or park such vehicle for a period of time longer than is permitted by the posted sign for the loading or unloading of passengers, or for the driver to stand or park any freight carrying motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, for a period of time longer than is necessary to load, unload and deliver materials in any place designated as a loading zone and marked as such.
4.
Posted Restrictions. It shall be a civil violation for any person to park any motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, on any street in violation of the posted restrictions. It shall be a civil violation to park any vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, or otherwise cause any obstruction to any fire station or other place where fire apparatus is stored, or within fifteen feet (15') of any fire hydrant or cistern.
5.
Alleys. No person shall park a motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, within an alley in such manner or under such conditions as to leave less than ten feet (10') of the width of the roadway available for the free movement of vehicular traffic. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, within an alley in such a position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property.
6.
Cab Stands—Bus Stands. No motor vehicle other than a licensed taxicab or authorized emergency vehicle shall be parked in any area designated by ordinance as a taxicab stand and no vehicle other than a bus or authorized emergency vehicle shall be parked in a place so designated as a bus loading zone.
7.
Over 48 Hours. It shall be a civil violation for any person to park or leave standing on any public road, street, alley, park-and-ride lot, or municipal property any vehicle or inoperative vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles and City owned vehicles, for forty-eight (48) or more consecutive hours, and any vehicle so parked or left standing may be impounded or removed by the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee. For purposes of impoundment and removal, the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee may, after making a reasonable effort to locate the owner, impound and remove any motor vehicle which has been unmoved for forty-eight (48) consecutive hours. The cost of impoundment and removal shall be charged to the owner or any person who claims the impounded motor vehicle.
8.
During Winter. No person shall park a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, on any street between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. of any day from the first day of November of each year to the last day of February of the following year.
9.
Heavy Duty Vehicles.
a.
The driver of a motor vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, having a total gross weight, loaded or unloaded, in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) pounds or having a total length in excess of twenty-four (24) feet from the most forward point of the vehicle or its load to the most rear point of said vehicle or its load, shall not park said vehicle or allow it to stand upon the City streets for longer than two (2) hours.
b.
In determining the total gross weight or total length as provided in subparagraph (a) above, the length or weight of the trailer connected or attached to or in tandem with the motor vehicle, shall also be included in making such determination.
10.
Approach to Parking Space.
a.
No person shall move a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, in any manner or leave a parking space and then re-enter it to avoid the intent of this Chapter.
b.
Every driver about to enter a parking space being vacated shall stop and wait to the rear of the vehicle in the actual process of vacating the parking space and having so waited shall have prior right to the parking space over all other drivers.
c.
No driver shall stop a vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, ahead of a parking space being vacated and attempt to interfere with a driver who has waited properly to the rear of a parking space being vacated.
11.
Not to Obstruct Traffic. No person shall park any vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles, upon a street in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet (10') of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic.
12.
Electronic Vehicle Stalls.
a.
As used in this Section:
i.
Electric Motor Vehicle means a motor vehicle that is powered solely by an electric motor drawing current from a rechargeable energy storage system.
ii.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Motor Vehicle means a hybrid electric motor vehicle that has the capability to charge the battery or batteries used for vehicle propulsion from an off-vehicle electric source, such that the off-vehicle source cannot be connected to the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.
iii.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station means a public parking space that is:
(1)
Served by charging equipment that has its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy to a battery of other energy storage device in an electric motor vehicle or plug-in electric motor vehicle; and
(2)
Clearly marked with either:
(A)
Conspicuous green pavement markings; or
(B)
Clearly marked signage indicating that the stalls are electric vehicle charging station stalls.
b.
It is a civil infraction for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a City-owned electric vehicle charging station unless the vehicle is an electric motor vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle connected to the charging station and actively being charged.
c.
It is a defense to a civil charge under this subsection that the offending vehicle owner produces in person at the Kaysville City Hall proof that the offending vehicle was an electric motor vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017; Ord. 21-02-01, 2/18/2021; Ord. 21-07-03, 7/15/2021; Ord. 23-06-02, 6/15/2023; Ord. 25-11-02, § 1, 11/20/2025)
6-2b-5 - Markings to Indicate No Stopping and Parking Regulations.#
1.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized, subject to provisions and limitations of this Chapter, to place and maintain appropriate signs or traffic markings to indicate standing or parking regulations, and said traffic markings shall designate the zones and shall have the meanings herein set forth:
a.
Red shall mean no stopping, standing or parking at any time.
b.
Yellow shall mean no stopping, standing or parking except as stated on the signs or markings giving notice thereof.
2.
When appropriate signs or traffic curb markings have been erected or placed according to this Section, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any zone in violation of any of the provisions of this Section.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-6 - Unauthorized Use of Streets; Strict Liability of Owner.#
1.
Whenever any vehicle is parked on a City street in violation of this Chapter such violation shall constitute an unauthorized use of City streets.
2.
The person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be strictly liable for such unauthorized use of a City street and payment of the civil penalty for such unauthorized use.
3.
Whenever the actual driver of an improperly parked vehicle is observed an enforcement officer may issue a Notice of Parking Violation to the driver and such driver shall be responsible for payment of the civil penalty rather than the registered owner of the vehicle.
(Ord. 17-1-1; 1/19/2017)
6-2b-7 - Notice of Parking Violation.#
1.
Every person who receives a Notice of Parking Violation must pay the civil fee for such violation in the amount established from time to time by Resolution of the City Council.
a.
Any penalty paid within ten (10) days from the date of issuance of the Notice of Parking Violation shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) of the civil fee;
b.
Any fee that is paid between ten (10) and thirty (30) days shall be reduced by twenty-five percent (25%) of the civil fee;
c.
If no payment is made within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of the Notice the owner shall be responsible for payment of the full amount of the civil fee;
d.
The City may use all lawful means to collect unpaid fees including costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-8 - Method of Notification.#
Notice of Parking Violation shall be given by placing the Notice under the windshield wiper of the vehicle parked in violation of this Chapter or by hand delivery to the driver if that person is known to the issuing officer.
(Ord. 17-1-1; 1/19/2017)
6-2b-9 - Payment of Civil Penalty.#
Payment of a Civil penalty for violation of any provision of this Chapter may be made by: 1.
Making payment on-line at kaysvillecity.com and selecting the "Parking violation" payment option; or
2.
Making payment by mail or in person at the Kaysville City Hall at 23 East Center Street, Kaysville, Utah 84037.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)
6-2b-10 - Appeal.#
1.
The Mayor shall appoint a hearing officer to hear appeals relating to violations of this Chapter.
2.
Any person affected by a Notice of Parking Violation may appear before a Hearing Officer to contest the alleged violation. The request for a hearing must be made on the Kaysville City website or by filing written notice of appeal at the Kaysville City Hall within ten (10) days after issuance of the Notice of Violation.
3.
The burden to prove any excuse for payment of the civil fee shall be on the person claiming the excuse.
4.
If the Hearing Officer finds that no unauthorized use occurred or an unauthorized use occurred but one (1) or more of the excuses set forth in this Section is applicable, the Hearing Officer may dismiss the Notice of unauthorized use and release the owner or driver from liability. Such excuses are:
a.
At the time of the receipt of the Notice, possession of the subject vehicle had been acquired in violation of the criminal laws of the State;
b.
Compliance with the subject ordinances would have presented an imminent and irreparable injury to persons or property;
c.
At the time of receipt of the Notice, possession of the subject vehicle had been acquired pursuant to written lease agreement or similar written agreement;
d.
The subject vehicle was mechanically incapable of being moved from such location; provided, however, such excuse shall not apply to any vehicle which remains at such location in excess of six (6) hours;
e.
Any markings, signs or other indication of parking use regulation were not clearly visible or comprehensible;
f.
Such other mitigating circumstances as may be approved by the Hearing Officer.
5.
If the Hearing Officer finds that an unauthorized use occurred and no applicable excuse exists, the Hearing Officer may, in the interest of justice and on behalf of the City, enter into an agreement for the timely or periodic payment of the applicable civil fee.
6.
If the civil fee imposed pursuant to this Chapter remains unsatisfied after forty (40) days from the receipt of Notice, or ten (10) days from such date as may have been agreed to by the Hearing Officer, the City may use such lawful means as are available to collect such fee, including attorney's fees and costs.
(Ord. 17-1-1, 1/19/2017)