Anderson, IN Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Who sets zones
- Police / Board of Public Safety
- Zone types
- Loading, trucks-only, 20-minute
- Per business
- One loading space only
- Sidewalk zone
- Barred if alley zone exists
- Marking
- Signs stating type and time
Summary
In Anderson, the Police Department's traffic section, with the Chief of Police and Board of Public Safety, sets loading zones, truck-only, parcel-pickup, bus loading, and 20-minute zones by resolution, marked with signs. One loading space is allowed per business establishment.
The traffic section of the City Police Department with the approval of the Chief of Police and the Board of Public Safety, by a resolution adopted, shall have authority to fix loading zones, trucks only, parcel pick-up, bus loading zones, 20-minute parking and no parking zones.
Full Breakdown
Traffic Code § 72.27 authorizes the traffic section of the City Police Department, with the Chief of Police and Board of Public Safety, to fix loading zones, trucks-only zones, parcel-pickup, bus loading zones, 20-minute parking, and no-parking zones, all marked with appropriate signs stating the type and time limits (locations in Ch. 78, Parking Schedules V, VII, VIII). Loading and parcel-pickup zones aid merchants; 20-minute zones serve banks, the post office, and utility offices. Under § 72.11(C), only one loading/unloading space is allowed per business, and no sidewalk loading zone is permitted for an establishment that has a rear or alley loading zone. Trucks may back into the curb to load (§ 72.11(B)).
Violations & Fines
Loading-zone violations carry the standard parking penalty of $10 within 7 days, rising to $40-$500 in court (§ 72.99).
Frequently Asked Questions
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