The provisions of this Title prohibiting the standing or parking
of a vehicle shall apply at all times or at those times herein specified
or as indicated on official signs except when it is necessary to stop
a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with
the directions of a Police Officer or official traffic control device.
The provisions of this Title imposing a time limit on parking
shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more
restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the stopping, standing
or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times.
When signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall
park a vehicle at any time upon any of the streets described by ordinance.
When signs are erected in each block giving notice thereof,
no person shall park a vehicle between the hours specified by ordinance
of any day except Sunday and public holidays within the districts
or upon any of the streets described by ordinance.
When signs are erected in each block giving notice thereof,
no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle between the hours specified
by ordinance of any day except Sundays and public holidays within
the district or upon any of the streets described by ordinance.
Whenever by this Title or any ordinance of the City any parking
time limit is imposed or parking is prohibited on designated streets,
it shall be the duty of the City Traffic Engineer to erect appropriate
signs giving notice thereof and no such regulations shall be effective
unless said signs are erected and in place at the time of any alleged
offense.
[CC 1988 §76.080; Ord. No. 1140 §1, 11-4-1996]
Unless otherwise authorized by the Chief of Police, it shall
be unlawful for any vehicle to remain parked overnight on any City-owned
parking lot. "Overnight parking" is defined as between
the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., unless on special occasion,
as designated by the Board of Aldermen, such parking shall be permitted
on a limited basis, and property shall be so posted with permitted
parking hours.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 365.080, Definitions, was repealed
12-19-2019 by Ord. No. 4063.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 365.090, On-Street Parking or Storage, was repealed 2-5-2018 by Section 2 of Ord. No. 3800. See Section 355.010(C) for regulations concerning parking on the public rights-of-way.
[CC 1988 §76.320; Ord. No. 635 §1, 6-26-1989; Ord. No. 1551 §1, 11-6-2000; Ord. No. 1785 §5, 11-4-2000; Ord. No. 2354 §2, 10-16-2006; Ord. No. 2670 §2, 11-17-2008; Ord. No. 3605 §1, 11-21-2016; Ord. No. 3782, 1-16-2018; Ord. No. 4063, 12-19-2019]
A.
All motor vehicles and trailers shall be parked or stored on a paved
surface. This requirement shall not apply to Community Association
or City parking lots or to any property lawfully used for horse stables
and pasturing.
B.
Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit the storage
of boats and/or boat trailers weighing less than five hundred (500)
pounds in areas that are screened from the street and from adjacent
property. The use of a cover or tarp over a boat or trailer shall
not satisfy this screening requirement. Landscaping that is at the
time of planting at least as tall and as wide as the vehicle to be
screened shall satisfy this screening requirement. Small watercraft
that can beached without the use of a trailer may be parked or stored
on an unpaved surface within thirty (30) feet of a lake shoreline
and are not subject to screening requirements.
C.
Except as permitted in Section 365.100(E) and Section 365.100(G), in areas zoned residential, the storage of commercial vehicles, trailers, or recreational vehicles any place other than in an enclosed structure or covered carport shall be unlawful.
D.
Except as permitted in Section 365.100(G), in areas zoned residential, no commercial vehicle shall be parked or stored on any lot, except where garages or carports are not provided, unless said vehicles are parked or stored in an enclosed garage, except during periods of approved construction on the lot. No semi-trucks, tractor-trailers or other commercial vehicles, including specialty construction vehicles, shall be permitted to be parked or stored on any lot except during periods of approved construction on the lot. This prohibition of parking shall not apply to temporary parking of the above referenced vehicles limited for the pick up or delivery of materials or goods or the delivery of other commercial services to the lot or unit, including loading and unloading of the vehicle.
E.
In areas zoned residential, trailers and recreational vehicles may be parked outside of an enclosed structure or covered carport between 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. without a permit and between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. if the owner obtains a permit from the Lake Saint Louis Police Department in accordance with Section 365.110. In all other zoning districts, trailers and recreational vehicles shall be allowed by special use permit and the property parcel shall be at least five hundred (500) feet from another property parcel zoned residential, except in cases of emergencies or by permit as hereinafter provided.
F.
Permits exempting specific recreational vehicles may be granted by
the Chief of Police, on a case-by-case basis, when compliance with
this Article creates an extreme hardship.
G.
One (1) commercial vehicle may be parked unenclosed on any residentially
zoned lot if such vehicle meets the following criteria:
1.
Does not exceed twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross vehicle
weight as licensed by the State of Missouri.
2.
Does not exceed twenty-four (24) feet in length, eight (8) feet
in height measured from grade, or eight (8) feet in width, each measured
from the furthest points of the exterior of the motor vehicle and
any accessory affixed thereto, but excluding therefrom ladder racks.
3.
Is not equipped with equipment generally associated with a business,
commercial or industrial enterprise, including, but not limited to,
more than two (2) ladders, plowing blades, external fuel tanks, devices
for spraying chemicals, and/or similar devices that indicate commercial
use of the vehicle.
[CC 1988 §76.380; Ord. No. 635 §1, 6-26-1989]
A.
The provisions of Sections 365.090 and 365.100 notwithstanding, permits to park motor vehicles on the street or, if applicable, to park motor vehicles unenclosed on private property may be requested by City residents and may be granted by the Police Department, under the following circumstances:
1.
For trailers and recreational vehicles between 10:00 P.M. to 6:00
A.M. for a period of one (1) day per week and/or for up to four (4)
non-consecutive periods not exceeding seventy-two (72) hours each
calendar year.
[Ord. No. 4063, 12-19-2019]
2.
For moving vans.
3.
In cases of emergencies.
4.
In cases of home repairs.
5.
Not-for-profit corporations recognized under Internal Revenue
Code Section 501(c) and local municipal governments may apply for
a permit to park an equipment trailer, not to exceed eight (8) feet
wide and fourteen (14) feet in length, on certain properties within
the City limits zoned "PA" Public Activity. In no case shall more
than one (1) trailer be located on any such property. Said trailer
shall be screened from residential properties by a vinyl fence.
[Ord. No. 3647 § 1, 2-6-2017]
6.
In cases of construction activity. On property zoned
residential and on a lot with an approved and current building permit
for a single-family dwelling unit, one (1) construction trailer shall
be permitted to be parked on either a paved or unpaved surface. Said
trailer shall not exceed a size of eight (8) feet wide by twelve (12)
feet in length and seven and one-half (7½) feet in height and
shall be removed from each permitted site no later than the expiration
date of an approved building permit or no later than the issuance
of an occupancy permit for such property. On property zoned for any
non-single family use and on a lot with an approved and current building
permit, construction trailers shall be permitted to be parked on either
paved or unpaved surfaces. The maximum size of such trailers shall
be eight (8) feet in width and forty-five (45) feet in length. General
contractors may have up to two (2) trailers per site and shall remove
said trailers within ten (10) days of the expiration of the building
permit for the permitted site. Subcontractors shall be allowed to
park one (1) trailer on a building site and shall remove this trailer
within ten (10) days of the completion of their contract with the
general contractor, owner or builder. Construction trailers shall
be marked with identification information, displaying on the surface
of the trailer, the name, address, and telephone number of person,
or persons responsible for the construction trailer.
7.
For special events or circumstances.
[Ord. No. 3699 § 1, 6-19-2017]
B.
The provisions of Sections 365.090 and 365.100 notwithstanding, permits to park motor vehicles on the street or, if applicable, to park motor vehicles unenclosed on private property may be requested by non-residents of the City and may be granted by the Police Department, under the following circumstances:
C.
Requests
for permission to park on streets or to park motor vehicles unenclosed
on private property shall include the name of the vehicle's owner,
the nearest street address, a description of the vehicle, vehicle
license number, the reasons for the request, the telephone number
of the resident being visited or serviced, if applicable, and the
number of days or nights requested. The Police may deny or revoke
any permit if such denial or revocation is reasonably necessary for
effective traffic control, public safety or in case of public emergency.
D.
All
applications for permits provided for herein may be verbal and may
be made in person or by a telephone call to the Police Department.
[Ord. No. 4190, 2-1-2021]
A.
Unless
authorized by the City, it shall be unlawful to cover parked automobiles,
pickup trucks or vans with a tarpaulin or cover in the R1, R2, R3,
R4, R5, and R6 Zoning districts, except in an enclosed garage.
[Ord. No. 4190, 2-1-2021]
1.
Upon application, the City will provide annual permits for the covering of automobiles, pickup trucks and vans that are parked off-street and outdoors on private property and are not derelict or commercial vehicles as defined in Section 300.010, Definitions.
2.
Permits will be granted only for use of purpose-intended covers (fitted
for size and type of automobile, pickup truck or van). The cover must
be maintained in good condition with no tears, discoloration or evidence
of mold.
3.
No more than one (1) annual permit will be issued per residential
unit. Permits will be granted only for automobiles, pickup trucks
and vans owned by the resident of the property in question.
4.
Violation of this provision will be considered a violation by the
resident of the property.
5.
Violation of provisions of this Section may result in revocation
of the permit.
6.
From and after the time that a permit is issued, the resident of
the property and owner of the automobile for which a permit has been
issued may be required from time to time to demonstrate that the vehicle
under cover is the one for which the permit has been issued. Demonstration
may necessitate an inspection by code enforcement officials of the
City to assure compliance with the Municipal Code and can be required
with three (3) days' notice.
[Ord. No. 3598 § 1, 11-21-2016]
Residents who would like to request new or modification to existing
on-street parking regulations on their block shall submit their request
by writing a letter to the Chief of Police at 200 Civic Center Drive,
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, 63367. Every request should contain the
information outlined in the City's Policy for "No Parking Zone
Assessment." A copy of the Policy can be obtained by contacting City
staff. As this is an Administrative policy it may be updated as needed.
[CC 1988 §76.330]
A.
It
shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle operator, or the owner of
any property upon which said motor vehicle is parked, or the property
owner's agent to cause, allow or permit any refrigeration compressor,
motor, or other refrigeration equipment of any vehicular engine on
any truck, trailer, tractor, tractor-trailer, or other commercial
vehicle, except in emergencies, to run or operate while any such vehicle
is parked or placed within one thousand (1,000) feet of an occupied
residential structure between the hours of 8:00 P.M. in the evening
to 8:00 A.M. of the following day during the days of Monday through
Friday.
B.
It
shall be unlawful to operate such equipment for any period of time
on Saturdays and Sundays within one thousand (1,000) feet of an occupied
residential structure. (This subsection shall be deemed to apply to
the parking or storing of motor vehicles upon private property as
well as upon any public property or right-of-way.)
[CC 1988 §76.340; Ord. No. 2684 §1, 12-1-2008]
A.
It
shall be unlawful for the owner of a motor vehicle or any person having
charge of a motor vehicle to allow such motor vehicle to remain parked
or stored on any street or public place if it is an abandoned or derelict
motor vehicle.
B.
It
shall be unlawful for the owner of any real property to cause or give
permission for the unenclosed parking or storage of any abandoned
or derelict vehicle upon his/her property within the City.
C.
It
shall be unlawful for the owner of an abandoned or derelict motor
vehicle or any person having charge of such a motor vehicle to place,
park or store such vehicle on the real property of another person
within the City except where such parking or storage is entirely within
an enclosed structure with the permission of the owner of the structure.
[CC 1988 §76.350; Ord. No. 1133 §1, 10-7-1996]
A.
Public Streets And Places. The Chief of Police is hereby
authorized to remove and impound any abandoned or derelict motor vehicle
which may be found in the public right-of-way or in any public place.
1.
The Chief of Police shall make an inquiry with the statewide system
and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to determine if the abandon
vehicle has been reported stolen. The Chief of Police shall enter
the abandoned vehicle information into the statewide computer system.
2.
The Chief of Police shall provide for notifying the last known owner(s)
lienholder(s) of record that the property has been towed and provide
instructions for redeeming the abandoned property; and provide the
owner(s) lienholder(s) a right to request a hearing if they feel the
property was improperly towed.
B.
Private Property. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized
to abate, to remove or cause to be abated or cause to be removed any
abandoned or derelict motor vehicle found to be parked or stored on
private property in violation of this Chapter.
1.
The Chief of Police shall make an inquiry with the statewide system
and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to determine if the abandon
vehicle has been reported stolen. The Chief of Police shall enter
the abandoned vehicle information into the statewide computer system.
2.
The Chief of Police shall provide for notifying the last known owner(s)
lienholder(s) of record that the property has been towed and provide
instructions for redeeming the abandoned property and provide the
owner(s) lienholder(s) a right to request a hearing if they feel the
property was improperly towed.
a.
When the Chief of Police shall find upon any parcel of land an abandoned
or derelict motor vehicle which has been deposited, parked or stored
in violation of this Chapter, he/she may forthwith order the owner
of such vehicle to abate such condition forthwith by serving a notice
of demand on the owner to remove the same within seven (7) days of
receipt of such notice. Copy of said notice shall be mailed to the
owner of the parcel of land. Should the owner of the vehicle refuse
or fail to abate such condition as set forth in the notice within
the seven (7) day period, or if the owner cannot be determined after
reasonable inquiry, the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to remove
or cause to be removed such motor vehicle from the land at the cost
and expense of the owner of the vehicle.
b.
The Chief of Police shall set forth in the notice to abate, among
other things, a description of the motor vehicle so far as possible
as well as a statement that the vehicle may be sold fifteen (15) days
after removal of the vehicle. The proceeds of such sales shall be
applied to the cost of removal, storage and sale, and any City fines
or court costs relating to the vehicle.
c.
Notice to the owner of the vehicle shall be mailed to the address
indicated in the records of the State of registration. Such notice
shall be served in any one (1) of the following ways:
(1)
By causing said notice to be delivered to such owner or person,
firm or corporation or other legal entity; or
(2)
By the posting of a copy of such notice on the vehicle itself
in a prominent place where such notice may be clearly observable;
or
(3)
By the mailing of such notice or copy thereof enclosed in a
sealed envelope, postage prepaid, directed to the owner of such vehicle.
(4)
Said notice shall be deemed to be served one (1) U.S. Postal
Service business day after the mailing of said notice in case it is
directed to another business or residence of the owner of the vehicle
in the City; provided, if the said owner or owners shall have no business
addresses or offices in the City, then said notice shall be deemed
to be served three (3) U.S. Postal Service business days after mailing.
(5)
The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to sell any abandoned
or derelict motor vehicle removed from private property in the same
manner and under the same procedure as that provided for sale of abandoned
or derelict motor vehicles removed from the public right-of-way as
set forth in this Article.
