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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2022-17 - No parking zonesORDINANCE NO. Zd ZZ - ) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTERS 10.04 AND 10.16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY NO PARKING TOW AWAY ZONES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Section 311.001 grants home rule cities "exclusive control" over public highways, streets, and alleys in the municipality; and WHEREAS, Section 10.04.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances (the "Code") authorizes the Traffic Engineer to designate temporary closures of streets for traffic safety reasons, such as repair, maintenance, parades, or emergency conditions that may arise, and to determine the location of tow -away zones in areas where vehicle parking is permanently prohibited; and WHEREAS, Chapter 10.16 of the Code establishes permanent no -parking zones on certain streets within the city limits, both for limited time (Section 10.16.020) and at any time (Section 10.16.030), and prohibits parking in fire lanes designated by the posting of certain signage during special events, but only on portions of certain named streets; and WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 8.04 of the Code, delegates to the Fire Chief the ability to establish fire lanes during a fire (Section 8.04.240) and "as deemed necessary for the safe and adequate movement of fire trucks and apparatus" (Section 8.04.250); and WHEREAS, inconsistencies between the signage requirements for fire lanes set forth in the Fire Prevention Code and the rules governing street signs set forth in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (the "Manual") have led to confusion regarding the signage standards for temporary fire lanes, as well as enforcement issues; and WHEREAS, the City's reliance upon fire lanes for the establishment of temporary no parking zones limits the City's ability to administratively establish and effectively enforce temporary no parking zones for other reasons, such as traffic safety, repair, or maintenance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it in the best interest of the City to discontinue the City's reliance upon fire lanes for the establishment of temporary no parking zones, except during a fire or unless necessary for the safe and adequate movement of fire trucks and apparatus; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it in the best interest of the City to delegate to the City's Traffic Engineer the authority to establish temporary no parking tow -away zones for traffic safety reasons, such as repair, maintenance, parades, or emergency conditions that may arise, provided certain signage consistent with the Manual is conspicuously installed. Ordinance No. Page 1 of 2 Description: Installation of 1raffic Control Devices Date Approved: 17z1rj,atru ZZI NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. SECTION 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. SECTION 3. Chapter 10.04 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, "Duties and Authority of the Traffic Engineer," shall be amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. SECTION 4. Chapter 10.16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, "Parking," shall be amended to read as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto. SECTION 5. It is hereby unlawful for any person to park, place, allow, permit or cause to be parked, placed, or remain unattended, any vehicle or similar obstruction within or upon an area designated as a temporary no parking zone and marked by an appropriate sign, and the act of doing so shall be subject to a penalty in accordance with the Code or State law, as applicable, and all vehicles parked in violation of the Code may be towed away at the owner's expense. SECTION 6. If any section or any portion of any section of this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and that each section and each portion thereof not decreed to be invalid shall remain valid and enforceable, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. SECTION 7. All ordinances and parts of ordinances that are in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 8. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on thf ATTEST: TH AA e�nAAF(k—1 By Robyn De sinore, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: cA kye sson, ity Attorney Ordinance No. U72 — 11 Page 2 of 2 Description: Installation of Traffic Control Devices Date Approved: eek rucau-v% wZZ EXHIBIT A Sec. 10.04.010. Duties and authority of the traffic engineer. The City Manager is authorized to designate a Traffic Engineer for the performance of the traffic safety duties for the City. Whenever and wherever the Traffic Engineer finds it to be necessary for the free flow and expeditious handling of traffic and the safety of persons and property, the Traffic Engineer is authorized to: A. Designate and maintain crosswalks; B. Mark lanes for traffic and parking stalls on the streets of the City; C. Designate intersections of streets at which drivers operating vehicles approaching the intersection on one or more of the intersecting streets must bring such vehicle to a complete stop before proceeding into such intersection; D. Determine traffic light synchronization for intersections controlled by red, green and amber lights or traffic -control devices to be installed at each intersection; E. Designate intersections of streets at which drivers operating vehicles on one or more of the intersection streets shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian legally crossing the designated roadway and to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching the intersection on another street so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard; F. Designate and mark appropriately those traffic lanes on multi-laned streets to be used only by vehicles engaged in left -turn movements; G. Designate the location of loading zones and 15-minute parking zones; H. Determine the location of tow -away zones in areas where vehicle parking is prohibited, including temporarily; I. Designate temporary closures of streets for traffic safety reasons, such as repair, maintenance, parades or emergency conditions that may arise; J. Designate names for existing public streets which bear no name; K. Designate and mark temporary truck routes to be followed by construction vehicles and equipment on City Streets; L. Designate and erect appropriate signage for temporary speed zones for all vehicular traffic on City streets in and around construction areas; M. Determine on the basis of either an engineering study or the application of engineering judgment whether the erection or installation of a traffic -control device is in the public interest, and, if so, erect or install upon, over, along, or beside any highway, street, or alley signs, signals, and markings, or cause the same to be erected, installed, or placed in accordance with this Chapter and consistent with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and N. Designate areas where vehicle parking is temporarily prohibited for traffic safety reasons, such as repair, maintenance, parades or emergency conditions that may arise. Page 1 of 1 EXHIBIT B CHAPTER 10.16. PARKING Sec. 10.16.010. Definitions. "Approved surface" shall mean a concrete surface, hot -mix surface, asphalt surface, or two parallel concrete strips each measuring approximately 18 inches in width and between 12 feet to 18 feet in length. "Chief of Police" shall mean the Chief of Police of the City of Georgetown, Texas or designee. "Commercial vehicle" means a vehicle or combination of vehicles used to transport passengers or property that: 1. Has a manufacturer's rated carrying weight equal to or greater than one and one-half tons; 2. Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; 3. Is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. Part 172, Subpart F; 4. Is a "road tractor" as that term is defined in Chapter 541 of the Texas Transportation Code; 5. Is a "truck tractor" as that term is defined in Chapter 541 of the Texas Transportation Code; 6. Is a "pole trailer" as that term is defined in Chapter 541 of the Texas Transportation Code; or 7. Is a "semitrailer" as that term is defined in Chapter 541 of the Texas Transportation Code. "Driveway" shall have the same meaning as set forth in the City's Unified Development Code. "Existing gravel driveway" shall mean a private roadway not exceeding 16 feet in width leading from the street to a garage or structure on the property which is accessed by an existing curb cut or drive approach, said conditions having been in existence prior to the effective date of this Section. Gravel surfaces must be comprised of materials consisting of durable particles of rock mixed with an approved binding material and free from thin or elongated pieces, clay lumps, soil foam, grass or weeds. "Fire Chief" shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Georgetown, Texas or designee. "Motor vehicle" shall mean a vehicle which is self-propelled. "Park" or "parking" means the standing of vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. "Residential zoning districts" means those districts designated as residential in the Unified Development Code. "Stand" or "standing" means the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers. "Stop" or "stopping" when prohibited, means any halting even momentarily of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic -control sign or signal. "Traffic Engineer" shall mean the individual designated the Traffic Engineer by the City Manager in accordance with Section 10.04 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances. "Vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle, commercial vehicle, car, sport utility vehicle, recreational vehicle, truck, motorcycle, trailer, boat or any other device used for transporting passengers, goods or apparatus, but excluding unicycles, bicycles, velocipedes and non -motor assisted vehicles as those terms are defined in Section 10.04.040. Georgetown, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 1 of 14 Sec. 10.16.020. No parking for limited time. A. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any street or portion of a street which is designated by this Section as a no parking for limited time zone. B. Limited No Parking Zones Designated. The following specific streets and portions of streets are designated as a limited no parking zones: 1. Maple Street, Laurel Street, Vine Street and Olive Street: Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, along both sides of each street, from the south curblines of their intersections with University Avenue to the north curblines of their intersections with East 13th Street; and 2. 10th Street: Between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, along both sides of the street, from the west curbline of Ash Street continuing west to the east curbline of Elm Street. Sec. 10.16.030. No parking at any time. A. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon any street or portion of a street which is designated by this Section as a no parking zone. B. Signage and/or Curb/Pavement Markings. Each no parking zone shall be designated by using one of the following methods: 1. A sign stating "No Parking Anytime"; 2. A sign stating "No Parking Anytime" and painting all curbs and curb ends located within the designated no parking zone yellow; or In lieu of erecting a sign, painting all curbs and curb ends located within the designated no parking zone yellow with four -inch black lettering stating "NO PARKING ANYTIME." Wording may not be spaced more than 20 feet apart. C. No Parking Zones Designated. In addition to all no parking zones appropriately designated prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Section, the following specific streets and portions of streets are designated as no parking zones: 1. Austin Avenue: The entire length within the City limits, except the spaces designated for parallel and angled parking from the south curb line of West 6th Street south to the north curb line of West 9th Street. 2. State Highway 29 (University Avenue): The entire length within the City limits. 3. Williams Drive: The entire length within the City limits. 4. Rock Street: Along the east and west curblines of Rock Street between West 5th Street and West 6th Street to a point 50 feet north of the north curbline of West 5th Street. 5. West 6th Street: Along the north and south curb lines of West 6th Street from the west curb lien of Rock Street to the east curb line of Martin Luther King Street (300 and 400 blocks of West 6th Street). 6. F.M. 2243 (Leander Road): The entire length within the City limits. 7. Ash Street: Along the west curbline of Ash Street beginning at the north curbline of 11th Street and extending north 25 feet and beginning at the south curbline of 11th Street and extending south 25 feet. Page 2 of 14 8. Olive Street: Beginning at the south curbline of East 7th Street at its intersection with Olive Street extending south along both sides of the entire length of Olive Street approximately 269 feet to its intersection with East 8th Street. East 8th Street: Beginning at the west curbline of Olive Street at its intersection with East 8th Street and extending east along both sides of East 8th Street approximately 336 feet to a point marked by a utility pole located on the north side of East 8th Street. 10. F.M. 971: The entire length of F.M. 971 of the City limits. Sec. 10.16.035. No parking in right-of-way except by permit -tow -away zone. A. D.B. Wood Road: 1. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle along D.B. Wood Road with the right-of-way along the US Army Corps of Engineers property from the north line of that property southward to the North San Gabriel River as designated by signage described below except by permit issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers. 2. Signage. The Traffic Engineer shall designate the no parking zones with signs stating: "No Parking in ROW Except by Permit TOW AWAY Zone" 3. In addition to penalties pursuant to Section 1.08.010, all vehicles parked in violation of this Section may be towed at the owner's expense. B. Southwest Bypass Road: 1. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle along Southwest Bypass Road on either side of the road and the adjacent right-of-way between Interstate 35 and Leander Road. 2. Pedestrians shall strictly comply with the directions of an official traffic control signal and only cross Southwest Bypass Road between Interstate 35 and Leander Road in a crosswalk. 3. Signage. The Traffic Engineer shall designate the no -parking zones with signs stating: "No Parking. TOW AWAY Zone." 4. In addition to penalties pursuant to Section 1.08.010, all vehicles parked in violation of this Section may be towed at the owner's expense. Sec. 10.16.040. Temporary No Parking Zones. A. General Provisions. 1. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in any area temporarily designated by the Traffic Engineer as a no parking zone and marked by signage described below, except by permit issued by the City of Georgetown. 2. Signage. The Traffic Engineer shall designate the no temporary parking zones with temporary/removable signs 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height with red lettering on a white background and border in red stating "NO PARKING" in large red letters on the top two lines and the words "ANY TIME" in red on the next two lines, with a rectangular white supplemental plaque with a red border and the words "TOW -AWAY ZONE" in red on two lines, each in conformance with the Texas Manual of Uniformed Traffic Control Devices, as it may be amended. The signs shall be placed or mounted conspicuously no more than 30 feet apart and shall be installed at a minimum height of seven Page 3 of 14 (7) feet above the drive surface of the parking area, with a horizontal offset of at least two (2) feet from the face of the vertical curb, per the Manual of Uniformed Traffic Control Devices. 3. In addition to penalties pursuant to Section 1.08.010, all vehicles parked in violation of this Section may be towed at the owner's expense. B. It is unlawful for any person to attempt or in fact alter, destroy, deface, injure, knock down or remove any sign designating a temporary no parking zone or tow -away zone erected under the terms of this Code. C. It is unlawful for any person to park, place, allow, permit or cause to be parked, placed, or remain unattended, any vehicle or similar obstruction within or upon an area designated as a temporary no parking zone and marked by an appropriate sign. Any vehicle or similar obstruction found parked or unoccupied within an area designated as a temporary no parking zone as required by this Section is declared a nuisance and may be towed without notice. Any such vehicle or similar obstruction parked or unoccupied in such a manner as to obstruct in whole or in part any such temporary no parking zone shall be prima facie evidence that the registered owner unlawfully parked, place, or permitted to be parked or placed such obstruction within a temporary no parking zone. The records of the State Highway Department or the County Highway License Department showing the name of the person to whom the highway license or boat or trailer license is issued shall constitute prima facie evidence of ownership by the named persons. D. Enforcement. The Chief of Police or designee is authorized to issue parking citations for any vehicle or similar obstruction or to have said vehicle removed by towing it away without further notice. Such vehicle or obstruction may be redeemed by payment of the towage and storage charges at the owner's expense. No parking citations shall be voided nor shall the violator be relieved of any penalty assessed by a judge of the Municipal Court for any violation of this provision by the redemption of the obstruction from the storage facility. E. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Section or fail to comply herewith, or shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, and from which not appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the City, shall severally for each every violation and noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor. Sec. 10.16.050. Parking restrictions in residential zoning districts. A. No person shall stop, stand or park a commercial vehicle, trailer, utility trailer, house trailer, travel trailer, camper trailer, boat trailer, motor home, or special mobile equipment upon any street or public right-of-way within a residential zoning district or within 300 feet of the property line of a residence located within such district, except as follows: Page 4 of 14 1. While expeditiously loading or unloading passengers, freight, materials or merchandise between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; 2. While effecting emergency repairs when a vehicle is so disabled as to render it unsafe to proceed further; 3. Vehicles and equipment engaged in street construction, maintenance and repair, or the construction, maintenance or repair of public service utilities; 4. Vehicles serving as emergency vehicles; 5. Vehicles owned or under the control of a business legally operating on the property where the vehicle is parked, providing that the property is not in a residential zoning district; or 6. Vehicles parked in the private parking lot of a business engaged in providing overnight lodging when the operator is a customer of that business and lodging overnight, provided that the property is not in a residential zoning district. B. No person shall stop, stand or park a commercial vehicle upon public or private property located in a residential zoning district or within 300 feet of the property line of a residence located within such district, except as follows: 1. While expeditiously loading or unloading passengers, freight, materials or merchandise between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; 2. While effecting emergency repairs when a vehicle is so disabled as to render it unsafe to proceed further; 3. Vehicles and equipment engaged in street construction, maintenance and repair, or the construction, maintenance or repair of public service utilities; 4. Vehicles serving as emergency vehicles; 5. Vehicles owned or under the control of a business operating on the property where the vehicle is parked, providing that the property is not in a residential zoning district; or 6. Vehicles parked in the private parking lot of a business engaged in providing overnight lodging when the operator is a customer of that business and lodging overnight, provided that the property is not in a residential zoning district. C. This Section does not apply to church, school, nursing home, or retirement home vehicles parked upon property owned by such institutions. Sec. 10.16.060. Parking on public or private property for certain purposes prohibited. A. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle: 1. On any public or private property for the purpose of displaying such vehicle for sale, unless (a) such vehicle is owned by the person who owns, leases, or otherwise controls the property upon which it is displayed, or (b) the property is the authorized location of a commercial auto sales, rental, or repair business; or 2. On public property for the purposes of washing, maintaining or repairing such vehicle, except emergency repairs as are necessary to enable such vehicle to be safely removed from the streets, either under its own power or by towing. B. Overnight Parking/Storage. No person shall stop, stand or park a commercial vehicle overnight on a public street, within public right-of-way or within a publicly -owned or operated parking area. This Section shall not apply to the parking of vehicles owned or operated by Federal, State, or local government authorities. Page 5 of 14 C. Impoundment of Vehicles Parked in Violation of Section. Any vehicle found stopped, standing or parked in violation of any provision of this Section is subject to being removed and impounded at the owner's expense. Sec. 10.16.070. Parking in driveways and on other approved surfaces. A. No person shall stop, stand or park or allow any vehicle to be stopped or parked in the front or side yard of private property used for residential purposes, except as provided herein. All vehicles shall be parked on a(n): 1. Driveway; 2. Existing gravel driveway -for property used for residential purposes on or before the effective date of this Section; or Approved surface. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to allow, permit or suffer any vehicle to stop, stand or park in the front or side yard in the public right-of-way in a manner which interferes with the public use of the right-of- way. C. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle to be stop in the sight triangle as that term is defined in the City's Unified Development Code. D. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to mean that the impervious cover limitations set forth in the City's Unified Development Code do not apply, or to grant additional rights to place driveways, approved surfaces or other impervious cover on a property in violation of the Unified Development Code, or otherwise to in any way modify permitting requirements of the City. Sec. 10.16.080. Loading zones. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in those areas marked, "Loading Zone" between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday for any purpose except the expeditious loading, unloading, delivering or pick-up of materials or merchandise. Sec. 10.16.085. Fifteen -minute parking zone. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for more than 15 minutes in those areas marked, "Fifteen Minute Zone" between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday. Sec. 10.16.090. Electric vehicle charging stations. A. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in areas designated for electric vehicle charging for any purpose except charging of an electric vehicle. B. Signage. Each electric vehicle charging station shall be designated with a sign stating "Parking Restricted Charging Only." Page 6 of 14 Sec. 10.16.100. Interfering with police officer. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly, intentionally or recklessly obstruct, prevent, hinder or interfere with any police officer or other designated official impounding any vehicle, or to tamper with, damage or destroy any restraining device used for the impoundment of vehicles. Sec. 10.16.110. Presumptive evidence. In any prosecution charging violation of any law or regulation governing the standing, stopping, or parking of a vehicle, proof that such vehicle was, at the date of the offense alleged, owned by the person charged with the offense shall constitute prima facie evidence that such vehicle was parked, stopped, or left standing at the place charged by such owner, but the owner has the right to introduce evidence to show that such vehicle was not parked, stopped, or left standing by him as charged in the complaint. Sec. 10.16.120. Unpaid parking violations. Whenever it is determined that any vehicle has accumulated five or more unpaid parking violations, or any number of parking violations which have remained unpaid more than 30 days, such vehicle may be impounded by the police department if found upon any public street, alley or public parking lot within the corporate limits of the City. Such impoundment may be by towing to a regular place of impoundment or in place by physical restraint. An impounded vehicle will remain impounded until the owner or operator has paid all towing and impoundment fees and made proper disposition of all accumulated parking violations. Disposition shall consist of paying the accumulated parking violations and costs or posting good and satisfactory bond for appearance in court. Any vehicle not redeemed within 30 days may be disposed of as provided by law for abandoned motor vehicles. Sec. 10.16.130. Violation —Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be punishable by a fine as set out in Section 1.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances unless otherwise specifically set out in this Chapter. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Sec. 10.16.140. MLK and West Street Neighborhood Parking Zone. A. "MLK and West Street Residential Parking Zone" shall mean the area comprised of the following public streets and all residential lots abutting or immediately adjacent to said streets: 1. Westbound side of 400 block of West 3rd Street. 2. 500 and 600 blocks of West 4th Street. 3. 500 block of West 5th Street. 4. 500 and 600 blocks of West 6th Street. 5, 300, 400, 500, 600 blocks of West Street. 6. 600 and 700 blocks of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Page 7 of 14 7. Along the west curb line of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. from the south curb line of West 3rd Street to the north curb line of West 6th Street (300, 400, 500 blocks of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.). B. Offenses. 1. No person shall park any motor vehicle on any public street in the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, Monday through Friday, without displaying a valid residential parking zone permit or a valid temporary visitor's permit. 2. An individual commits an offense if he displays a permit issued pursuant to this Section on a motor vehicle other than the motor vehicle for which the permit was issued. 3. A person commits an offense if he falsely represents himself as being eligible for a residential parking zone permit or a temporary visitor permit, submits false documents, or otherwise makes a false statement of material fact on an application for a permit. C. Penalties. Any vehicle parked in the MILK and West Street residential parking zone, during times when parking is restricted and without displaying a valid permit issued under this Section, may be issued a citation or be subject to immediate towing and impoundment. D. Exceptions. The terms of this Section shall not apply in the following instances: 1. Motor vehicles that are parked in a driveway, parking lot, or other authorized and appropriate area designed for parking motor vehicles; 2. Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily while the operator or a passenger is making deliveries to a location within the MILK and West Street residential parking zone; 3. Motor vehicles that are used in transporting individuals, equipment, and goods necessary for making improvements and repairs, providing labor, and performing other services at a residence, church or other location within the MILK and West Street residential parking zone; 4. Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily for loading or unloading passengers or goods; or 5. Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily for necessary emergency repairs. E. Residential Parking Zone Permits. 1. All residents of the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone who register with the Chief of Police shall be issued, free of charge, one permit for each motor vehicle owned and kept by the resident at the premises located within the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. The residential parking permits must be conspicuously displayed by hanging it on the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle or otherwise displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. 2. Each permit issued to a resident will be assigned to a specific vehicle, and will only be valid for the particular vehicle to which it is assigned. No permit may be transferred to any other individual or used for a different vehicle other than the one to which the permit is assigned. 3. All residents applying for a permit or permits must use the application approved by the Chief of Police. 4. The Chief of Police shall, upon receiving a completed application, issue a residential parking zone permit to any individual that is eligible for the permit. An individual is eligible to obtain a permit if: (i) The individual owns a motor vehicle; and (ii) Resides within the MILK and West Street residential parking zone. 5. The individual's application for a permit must contain the following information: (i) The name, address, and State driver's license number of the owner of the motor vehicle to be parked in the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone; and Page 8 of 14 (ii) The make, model, registration, and license plate number of the motor vehicle to be parked in the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. 6. The applicant for a permit must submit the following information at the time application is made for a MILK and West Street residential parking zone permit: (i) A valid State motor vehicle registration for the motor vehicle which is the subject of the permit application; and (ii) A valid State driver's license of the applicant showing the applicant's current home address, or a residential utility showing the applicant's home address. F. Temporary Visitor Permits. 1. Two temporary visitor permits will automatically be issued, free of charge, for each residential lot situated within the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. These permits will be valid on any date during the year. 2. The A.M.E. Church and Macedonia Church shall be issued temporary visitor permits for distribution by the church to its members and visitors. These permits shall be valid on any date during the year. 3. Additional temporary visitor permits shall be issued, free of charge, for persons visiting in the area, at the written request of any person living within the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone. These temporary visitor permits shall be valid only on the date(s) noted on the permit. G. Miscellaneous. 1. When a motor vehicle is parked in a MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone during times when parking is restricted, the permit must be conspicuously displayed by hanging it on the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle, or otherwise displaying it on the dashboard of the vehicle. 2. A permit issued pursuant to this Section, and properly displayed, authorizes the permittee's motor vehicle to be parked in the MILK and West Street Residential Parking Zone when otherwise prohibited by this Section. A permit does not authorize the permittee's motor vehicle to be parked in a manner or location that is prohibited or otherwise governed by regulations, ordinances, statutes, or laws other than provided for in this Section. 3. A lost or stolen permit may be replaced. The permittee must submit a signed affidavit stating that the permit was lost or stolen and not transferred to another vehicle, nor given or conveyed to another individual. Sec. 10.16.150. Downtown Parking Zone. A. "Downtown parking zone" shall mean the area comprised of the following public streets: 1. Austin Avenue between 6th Street and 9th Street. 2. Main Street between 6th Street and 10th Street. 3. 7th Street between Church Street and Rock Street. 4. 8th Street between Myrtle Street and Martin Luther King Street. 5. Church Street, west side between 7th Street and 9th Street. 6. 9th street, both sides, between Main Street and Austin Avenue. 7. 9th street, north side, between Austin Avenue and Rock Street. B. Offenses. Page 9 of 14 1. Except as provided in Subsection D below, no person shall park any motor vehicle on any public street in the downtown parking zone for more than three consecutive hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, Monday through Friday, without displaying a valid Hospitality Downtown Parking Zone permit, Residential Downtown Parking Zone permit, Temporary Resident Visitor Downtown Parking Zone permit, or Elected County Official Downtown Parking Zone permit. 2. An individual commits an offense if he displays a permit issued pursuant to this Section on a motor vehicle other than the motor vehicle for which the permit was issued. 3. An individual commits an offense if he displays a permit issued pursuant to this Section on a motor vehicle on a day other than the day issued. 4. An individual commits an offense if he parks in a space designated "Reserved for Williamson County" within the Downtown Parking Zone without displaying a Reserved for Williamson County Parking permit. 5. A person commits an offense if he falsely represents himself as being eligible for a Hospitality Downtown Parking Zone permit, Residential Downtown Parking Zone permit, and Temporary Resident Visitor Downtown Parking Zone permit or submits false documents, or otherwise makes a false statement of material fact on an application for a permit. C. Penalties. 1. Any vehicle parked for more than three consecutive hours in the Downtown Parking Zone, during times when parking is restricted and without displaying a valid permit issued under this Section, may be issued: (i) A warning for the first offense; (ii) A fine not to exceed $20.00 for the second offense; (iii) A fine not to exceed $50.00 for the third offense; and (iv) A fine not to exceed $100.00 for the fourth and any subsequent offenses. 2. A person who commits any other violation against the provisions of this Section is subject to the penalties provided for in Section 10.16.130. 3. For purposes of this Subsection, counting of repeat offenses shall commence on January 1 and end on December 31 of each calendar year. Offenses committed in prior calendar years shall not be counted in determining the level of penalty applied for offenses committed in subsequent calendar years. D. Exceptions. The terms of this Section shall not apply in the following instances: 1. Motor vehicles that are used in transporting individuals, equipment, and goods necessary for making improvements and repairs, providing labor, and performing other services at any location within the Downtown Parking Zone. 2. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to parking spaces designated as "handicapped" or "disabled" parking spaces. 3. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to parking places designated as "Reserved for Williamson County" for Williamson County business, provided the vehicles parked in these designated spaces prominently display a "Reserved for Williamson County Parking" permit. 4. If the provisions of this Section are in conflict with a special event permit issued pursuant to Chapter 12.24 of the Code of Ordinances, the terms of the special event permit shall control. 5. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to vehicles that display valid permits to include, Hospitality Downtown Parking Zone Permits, Residential Downtown Parking Zone Permits, Temporary Resident Visitor Downtown Parking Zone permits, or Elected County Official Parking Zone Permits. Page 10 of 14 E. Hospitality Downtown Parking Zone Permits. 1. All visitors to the City who register with the Chief of Police shall be issued, free of charge, one permit for each motor vehicle driven that exempts the holder from fines or penalties for exceeding the time limits in the Downtown Parking Zone. The Hospitality Parking permit must be hung from the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle. 2. Each permit issued to a visitor will be assigned to a specific vehicle, and will only be valid for the day it is issued. No permit may be transferred to any other individual or used for a different vehicle other than the one to which the permit is assigned. 3. All visitors to the City applying for a permit or permits must use the application developed or approved by the Chief of Police. 4. The Chief of Police or designee shall, upon receiving a completed application, issue a Hospitality Downtown Parking Zone permit to any individual eligible for the permit. An individual is eligible to obtain a permit if: (i) The individual is a visitor to the City; and (ii) Intends to park a motor vehicle within the Downtown Parking Zone. F. Residential Parking Zone Permits. 1. Each residential dwelling unit in the area designated as the Downtown Parking Zone whose occupants register with the Chief of Police shall be issued, free of charge, no more than two permits for motor vehicles owned and kept by the resident at the premises located within the Downtown Parking Zone. If there are multiple residential dwelling units within a single building, no more than four permits shall be issued for the entire building. The Residential Parking permits must be conspicuously displayed in the lower, left-hand corner of the rear window of the motor vehicle, hung from the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle, or otherwise displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. 2. Each permit issued to a resident will be assigned to a specific vehicle, and will only be valid for the particular vehicle to which it is assigned. No permit may be transferred to any other individual or used for a different vehicle other than the one to which the permit is assigned. 3. All residents applying for a permit or permits must use the application approved by the Chief of Police. Residential Parking Zone permits shall be valid only for the calendar year of their issuance. 4. The Chief of Police shall, upon receiving a completed application, issue a Residential Parking Zone permit to any individual that is eligible for the permit. An individual is eligible to obtain a permit if: (i) The individual owns a motor vehicle; and (ii) Resides within the Downtown Parking Zone. 5. The individual's application for a Residential Parking Zone Permit must contain the following information: (i) The name, address, and Texas driver's license number of the owner of the motor vehicle to be parked in the Downtown Parking Zone; and (ii) The make, model, registration, and license plate number of the motor vehicle to be parked in the Downtown Parking Zone. 6. The applicant for a permit must submit the following information at the time application is made for a Downtown Parking Zone permit: (i) A valid Texas motor vehicle registration for the motor vehicle which is the subject of the permit application; and Page 11 of 14 (ii) A valid Texas driver's license of the applicant showing the applicant's current home address, or a residential utility bill showing the applicant's home address. G. Temporary Resident Visitor Parking Zone Permits. Temporary Resident Visitor Permits shall be issued, free of charge, for persons visiting in the area, at the written request of any person residing within the Downtown Parking Zone or any owner/operator of a hotel located within the Downtown Parking Zone. (For the purposes of this Section, the term "hotel" shall have the same meaning as set forth in V.T.C.A., Tax Code § 156.001.) Temporary resident visitor permits shall be valid only on the date(s) noted on the permit. Elected County Official Parking Zone Permits. 1. Elected County Official Parking Zone Permits shall be issued, free of charge, upon the written request to the Chief of Police from the Williamson County Commissioners Court Judge and/or elected County Commissioners. Elected County Official Parking Zone Permits shall be valid only for the calendar year of their issuance. The Commissioners Court Judge and each Commissioner are entitled to one permit. Miscellaneous. A permit issued pursuant to this Section, and properly displayed, authorizes the visitor's motor vehicle to be parked in the Downtown Parking Zone for more than three consecutive hours when otherwise prohibited by this Section. A permit does not authorize the visitor's motor vehicle to be parked in a manner or location that is prohibited or otherwise governed by regulations, ordinances, statutes, or laws other than provided for in this Section. 2. A lost or stolen permit may be replaced. The visitor must submit a signed affidavit stating that the permit was lost or stolen and not transferred to another vehicle, nor given or conveyed to another individual. 3. All permits issued under this Section must be conspicuously displayed in the lower, left-hand corner of the rear window of the motor vehicle, hung from the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle, or otherwise prominently displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. Sec. 10.16.160. E. 7th and E. 8th Street Neighborhood Parking Zone. A. "E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone" shall mean the area comprised of the following public streets and all residential lots abutting or immediately adjacent to said streets: 1. 1000 and 1100 block of E. 7th Street. 2. 1100 block of E. 8th Street. 3. 700 block of Olive Street. 4. 700 block of Smith Creek Road. B. Offenses. 1. No person shall park any motor vehicle on any public street in the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone without displaying a valid residential parking zone permit or a valid temporary visitor's permit. 2. An individual commits an offense if he displays a permit issued pursuant to this Section on a motor vehicle other than the motor vehicle for which the permit was issued. 3. A person commits an offense if he falsely represents himself as being eligible for a residential parking zone permit or a temporary visitor permit, submits false documents, or otherwise makes a false statement of material fact on an application for a permit. Page 12 of 14 C. Penalties. Any vehicle parked in the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone, without displaying a valid permit issued under this Section, may be issued a citation or be subject to immediate towing and impoundment. D. Exceptions. The terms of this Section shall not apply in the following instances: 1. Motor vehicles that are parked in a driveway, parking lot, or other authorized and appropriate area designed for parking motor vehicles; 2. Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily while the operator or a passenger is making deliveries to a location within the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone; 3. Motor vehicles that are used in transporting individuals, equipment, and goods necessary for making improvements and repairs, providing labor, and performing other services at a residence, church or other location within the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone; 4. Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily for loading or unloading passengers or goods; or 5. Motor vehicles that are stopped temporarily for necessary emergency repairs. E. Residential Parking Zone Permits. 1. All residents of a the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone who register with the Chief of Police shall be issued, free of charge, one permit for each motor vehicle owned and kept by the resident at the premises located within the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone. The residential parking permits must be hung from the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle or otherwise displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. 2. Each permit issued to a resident will be assigned to a specific vehicle, and will only be valid for the particular vehicle to which it is assigned. No permit may be transferred to any other individual or used for a different vehicle other than the one to which the permit is assigned. 3. All residents applying for a permit or permits must use the application approved by the Chief of Police. 4. The Chief of Police shall, upon receiving a completed application, issue a residential parking zone permit to any individual that is eligible for the permit. An individual is eligible to obtain a permit if: i. The individual owns a motor vehicle; ii. Resides within the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone; and iii. Does not live in on -campus, student housing at Southwestern University. 5. The individual's application for a permit must contain the following information: i. The name, address, and Texas Driver's License number of the owner of the motor vehicle to be parked in the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone; and ii. The make, model, registration, and license plate number of the motor vehicle to be parked in the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone. 6. The applicant for a permit must submit the following information at the time application is made for an E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone permit: i. A valid Texas motor vehicle registration for the motor vehicle which is the subject of the permit application; and ii. A valid Texas driver's license of the applicant showing the applicant's current home address, or a residential utility bill showing the applicant's home address. F. Temporary Visitor Permits. Page 13 of 14 1. Two temporary visitor permits will automatically be issued, free of charge, for each residential lot situated within the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone. These permits will be valid on any date during the year. 2. Additional temporary visitor permits shall be issued, free of charge, for persons visiting in the area, at the written request of any person living within the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone. These temporary visitor permits shall be valid only on the dates) noted on the permit. G. Miscellaneous. 1. When a motor vehicle is parked in an E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone, the permit must be conspicuously displayed by hanging it on the rear view mirror of the motor vehicle, or otherwise displaying it on the dashboard of the vehicle. 2. A permit issued pursuant to this Section, and properly displayed, authorizes the permittee's motor vehicle to be parked in the E. 7th and E. 8th Street Residential Parking Zone when otherwise prohibited by this Section. A permit does not authorize the permittee's motor vehicle to be parked in a manner or location that is prohibited or otherwise governed by regulations, ordinances, statutes, or laws other than provided for in this Section. 3. A lost or stolen permit may be replaced. The permittee must submit a signed affidavit stating that the permit was lost or stolen and not transferred to another vehicle, nor given or conveyed to another individual. Page 14 of 14