Idaho Falls, ID Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Loading use only
- Unloading persons, supplies, merchandise
- Operating time
- 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays
- Exempt days
- Saturdays and legal holidays
- Penalty
- Infraction, graduated repeat fines
Summary
Idaho Falls allows vehicles in a marked loading zone only to unload passengers, supplies, or merchandise; any other use during the city's 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekday operating time is unlawful.
9-4-19: PARKING IN LOADING ZONES: Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, a person may park a vehicle in a loading zone for the purpose of unloading persons, supplies or merchandise. Parking in a loading zone or space during "operating time" for any other purpose is unlawful.
Full Breakdown
Idaho Falls City Code § 9-4-19 permits parking in a loading zone only to unload persons, supplies, or merchandise; parking there during 'operating time' for any other purpose is unlawful. Operating time, defined at § 9-4-18, runs 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, excluding Saturdays and legal holidays. Outside operating time, loading zone restrictions do not apply. Loading zones are marked by painted lines on the street surface or curb. A violation under the related unlawful-parking section, § 9-4-20, is an infraction with a fine set by Council resolution, with higher or graduated fines for repeated violations.
Violations & Fines
Parking in a loading zone for a non-loading purpose during operating hours is an infraction under § 9-4-20, punishable by a Council-set fine, with graduated fines for repeat violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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