Street parking regulated by City Code Part 11, Ch. 2, Article J. Timed zones enforced 8 AM-5 PM Mon-Fri with 30-minute return restriction to same zone in downtown. Vehicles must park within 12 inches of curb. Residential Permit Parking available for $20/year in eligible neighborhoods.
Sec. 11-2171 prohibits parking that obstructs free movement of traffic. Sec. 11-2174 establishes timed zones per Traffic Schedule No. 15. Downtown timed zones allow re-parking in same zone after 30-minute absence. Vehicles with 3+ outstanding citations at least 90 days old subject to booting. Parking enforcement operates 24/7. No vehicle may protrude into sidewalk even on private driveway.
Parking citations must be paid or appealed within 21 days. Vehicle boot for 3+ citations over 90 days old. Towing for repeated violations.
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