Cross Reference: See also Schedule VII, Parking Restrictions, and Schedule XI, Emergency Snow Routes, included at the end of Title III.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.440]
A. 
Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a Police Officer or official traffic control device, no person shall:
1. 
Stop, stand or park a vehicle:
a. 
On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;
b. 
On a sidewalk;
c. 
Within an intersection;
d. 
On a crosswalk;
e. 
Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within thirty (30) feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the traffic authority indicates a different length by signs or markings;
f. 
Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic;
g. 
Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel;
h. 
On any railroad tracks;
i. 
At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.
2. 
Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:
a. 
In front of a public or private driveway;
b. 
Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant;
c. 
Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk;
d. 
Within thirty (30) feet upon the approach to any intersection, or any flashing signal, stop sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway;
e. 
Within twenty (20) feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five (75) feet of said entrance (when properly signposted);
f. 
At any place where official signs prohibit standing.
3. 
Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers:
a. 
Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;
b. 
At any place where official signs prohibit parking;
c. 
Within eight (8) feet of a public or private mailbox;
d. 
Upon any portion of the right-of-way of any controlled or limited access highway;
e. 
Upon any portion of the road so as to obstruct any snow removal operation;
f. 
Upon any portion of an emergency snow route as listed in Schedule XI when there are accumulations of snow or ice of more than two (2) inches;
g. 
Upon any unpaved shoulder or other unpaved portion of the right-of-way;
h. 
Upon any portion of the roadway or right-of-way on abutting streets as designated by the Director of Public Works pursuant to the requirements contained in any zoning regulations during construction being undertaken pursuant to any specific zoning ordinances as set out in the zoning ordinance and any conditions or attachments thereto.
B. 
No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his/her control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such a distance as is unlawful.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.445]
No person shall park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.450]
No person shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic and no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within an alley in such position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.460]
A. 
The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon either or both sides of any street adjacent to any school property when such parking would, in his/her opinion, interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation.
B. 
When official signs are erected indicating no parking upon either side of a street adjacent to any school property as authorized herein, no person shall park a vehicle in any such designated place.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.465]
A. 
The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed twenty (20) feet or upon one (1) side of a street as indicated by such signs when the width of the roadway does not exceed thirty (30) feet.
B. 
When official signs prohibiting parking are erected upon narrow streets as authorized herein, no person shall park a vehicle upon any such street in violation of any such sign.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.470]
The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to erect signs upon the left-hand side of any one-way street to prohibit the standing or parking of vehicles and when such signs are in place, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon such left-hand side in violation of any such sign.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.475]
In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways and traffic is restricted to one (1) direction upon any such roadway, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon the left-hand side of such one-way roadway unless signs are erected to permit such standing or parking. The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to determine when standing or parking may be permitted upon the left-hand side of any such one-way roadway and to erect signs giving notice thereof.
[CC 1990 App. C § 300.480]
A. 
The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to determine and designate by proper signs places not exceeding one hundred (100) feet in length in which the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles would create an especially hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic.
B. 
When official signs are erected at hazardous or congested places as authorized herein, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any such designated place.
[CC 1990 § 18-101; Ord. No. 42 § 1, 6-1-1988]
It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle displayed "for sale" upon any public or private parking lot within the City without the consent of the owner. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any motor vehicle dealer duly licensed to do such business within the City.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand any vehicle in any stall or space designated or reserved for physically disabled persons, as defined in Section 301.142, RSMo., as amended, whether upon public or private property open to public use, unless the vehicle bears the State of Missouri license plate or placard for the disabled as provided for in Sections 301.071 or 301.142, RSMo., as amended. The space shall be indicated by an upright sign whether on a pole or attached to a building upon which shall be inscribed the international symbol of accessibility and may also include any appropriate wording to indicate that the space is reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles which display a distinguishing license plate or card. The sign described in this Subsection shall also state, or an additional sign shall be posted below or adjacent to the sign stating, the following: "$50.00 to $300.00 fine."
B. 
Any vehicle operator who is not physically disabled shall not use the handicapped parking space unless there is a physically disabled person in the vehicle or while the vehicle is being used to transport a physically disabled person.
C. 
Any person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of an offense and shall be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300.00). Every day upon which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
[CC 1990 § 18-105; Ord. No. 164 § 1, 8-15-1988]
No person shall park a vehicle, including a boat, trailer or camper, on any roadway for an uninterrupted period of time longer than twenty-four (24) hours except in an emergency.
[CC 1990 § 18-107; Ord. No. 166 §§ 1 — 2, 8-15-1988; Ord. No. 2345 § 1, 4-16-2007; Ord. No. 2759, 9-9-2013]
A. 
The parking restriction provisions of this Section shall become effective as of April 1, 2014.
B. 
This Section shall regulate the following types of motor vehicles when parked on residential lots and in residential areas:
1. 
Construction vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, tractors, backhoes, blades, buckets, bulldozers, compactors, crane scrappers, excavators, and front-end loaders.
2. 
Vehicles licensed as trucks and designed or modified to serve a special purpose, including, but not limited to, tow trucks, dump trucks, stake bed trucks, flatbed trucks, box trucks, step vans, refuse or garbage trucks, buses, fire engines, ambulances, and ice cream trucks with the following exceptions:
a. 
Government owned emergency response vehicles.
b. 
Vehicles with bicycle racks, roof racks, or similar mounting accessories, which shall not be considered "modified for a special purpose."
3. 
Vehicles designed or modified for advertising or business identification purposes, not including stock motor vehicles with business name, logo, or advertisements painted or otherwise affixed when operated by an occupant of the dwelling where they are parked.
4. 
Agricultural, lawn, or landscaping vehicles, equipment, and attachments, including, but not limited to, agricultural tractors, farm implements, mowing equipment, bush hogs, trimmers, spreaders, and their attachments, not including such vehicles, equipment, and attachments used exclusively to farm established agricultural property on which they are kept or to maintain property on which they are kept.
5. 
Tractor or tractor-trailer or tractor-trailer truck unit.
C. 
Parking Of Defined Vehicles On Residential Lots And In Residential Areas.
1. 
No motor vehicle defined in Subsection (B) above shall be parked outside of an enclosed structure on any paved or unpaved portion, including driveways, of any parcel of land whose primary use is residential or on any street in a residential area except for:
a. 
Vehicles parked temporarily while engaged in providing products or services to the owner of the property.
b. 
Vehicles parked temporarily during active construction work at a permitted site or building construction activity authorized by these regulations.
c. 
Emergency vehicles on call, including utility vehicles during the course of repairs.
D. 
Parking Of Defined Motor Vehicles On Public Or Private Streets In Residential Areas.
1. 
No motor vehicle defined in Subsection (B) above shall be parked on any roadway or highway in a residential district or area between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M. of any day, except in an emergency.
2. 
No tractor or tractor-trailer or tractor-trailer truck unit shall be parked on any roadway in a residential district or area at any time, except while loading or unloading, with the exception of governmental vehicles during work-in-progress.
3. 
In addition, no commercial motor vehicle having a gross weight in excess of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds shall be parked on any roadway or highway in a residential district or area between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 A.M. of any day, except in an emergency.
E. 
Visual Explanation Of Definition. The following figures illustrate which types of vehicles would be included in the definition of regulated motor vehicles.
1. 
Construction vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, tractors, backhoes, blades, buckets, bulldozers, compactors, crane scrappers, excavators, and front-end loaders.
Figure 1: Backhoes (prohibited)
Figure 2: Construction Equipment (prohibited)
2. 
Vehicles licensed as trucks and designed or modified to serve a special purpose, including, but not limited to, tow trucks, dump trucks, stake bed trucks, flatbed trucks, box trucks, step vans, refuse or garbage trucks, buses, fire engines, ambulances, and ice cream trucks with the following exceptions:
a. 
Government owned emergency response vehicles.
b. 
Vehicles with bicycle racks, roof racks, or similar mounting accessories, which shall not be considered "modified for a special purpose."
Figure 3: Stake Bed Truck (prohibited)
Figure 4: Step Van (prohibited)
Figure 5: Box Truck (prohibited)
Figure 6: Bicycle Rack (allowed)
Figure 7: Mounting Accessories (allowed)
3. 
Vehicles designed or modified for advertising or business identification purposes, not including stock motor vehicles with business name, logo, or advertisements painted or otherwise affixed when operated by an occupant of the dwelling where they are parked.
Figure 8: Modified for Advertising (prohibited)
Figure 9: Modified for Advertising (prohibited)
Figure 10: Stock Motor Vehicle with Business Name (allowed)
4. 
Agricultural, lawn, or landscaping vehicles, equipment, and attachments, including, but not limited to, agricultural tractors, farm implements, mowing equipment, bush hogs, trimmers, spreaders, and their attachments, not including such vehicles, equipment, and attachments used exclusively to farm established agricultural property on which they are kept or to maintain property on which they are kept.
Figure 11: Agricultural vehicle (allowed if only used on the property)
Figure 12: Mowing Equipment (allowed if only used on the property)
[CC 1990 § 18-108; Ord. No. 168 §§ 1 — 5, 8-15-1988]
A. 
No person shall park or stand a motor vehicle whether occupied or not in a private driveway, on a private parking lot or on private property without express or implied consent of the owner or other person in lawful charge of such driveway, parking lot or property.
B. 
For the purpose of Subsection (A), the parking or standing of a motor vehicle in a handicapped parking space is without the consent of the owner or other person in charge of the property unless the vehicle bears a distinguishing license plate or placard issued pursuant to Section 301.142 or Section 301.171, RSMo.
C. 
For the purpose of Subsection (A), the parking or standing of a motor vehicle in a handicapped parking space is without the consent of the owner or other person in charge of the property unless the operator of the vehicle or a passenger is presently handicapped.
D. 
As used in this Section, the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
HANDICAPPED
Has the meaning ascribed to "physically disabled" in Section 301.142, RSMo., or "eligible person" in 38 U.S.C. § 1901.
HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
A space adjacent to which, and visible from which, there is posted a sign upon which is inscribed the international symbol of accessibility and the words "handicapped parking" in white on a blue background.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on tracks.
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, PRIVATE PARKING LOT AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
Any driveway, parking lot or property other than public streets and including any other driveway, parking lot or property, even if owned by a governmental entity.
E. 
If any motor vehicle is found in violation of this Section, the owner or person whose name such vehicle is registered in the records of any City, County or State shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation, if the owner thereof is not present.
[CC 1990 § 18-109; Ord. No. 169 §§ 1 — 3, 8-15-1988; Ord. No. 1780 § 1, 9-5-2001]
A. 
No person shall stop or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a Law Enforcement Officer or traffic control device.
B. 
Where it is determined by the City Traffic Engineer, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that it is to the best interest and safety of the general public to increase the distances set out above, the Director of Public Works is hereby empowered to lengthen the distances set out in Section 355.010(A)(2)(c), (d), and (e), and Section 355.010(A)(3)(a) and (c), not to exceed one hundred (100) feet in length and when official signs are erected, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle at such designated places.
C. 
No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under such person's control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance is unlawful.
[CC 1990 § 18-110; Ord. No. 29 §§ 1 — 5, 6-1-1988]
A. 
Defined. The term "fire lane," as used in this Section, shall mean an unobstructed area not less than twenty (20) feet in width extending from a building to a public street, highway or other thoroughfare and providing a means of access for firefighting equipment on such public street, highway or other thoroughfare to such building.
B. 
Where Required. The owner, occupant or lessee of any building not situated within twenty (20) feet of a public highway, street or other thoroughfare shall provide a fire lane from a public street, highway or other thoroughfare to such building.
C. 
Signs. The owner, occupant or lessee of any building, who is required by Subsection (B) of this Section to provide a fire lane, shall post suitable signs, which shall either be erected on standards immediately adjacent to such fire lanes or be painted on the pavement of such fire lane, on which signs shall be imprinted and the words "FIRE LANE — DO NOT BLOCK." Such signs or markings shall be of sufficient size and clarity so as to be readily observed from a distance of at least forty (40) feet from such sign or markings. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall determine the manner of posting and number of such signs.
D. 
Obstruction Prohibited. Fire lanes shall not be obstructed by parking of vehicles, equipment or the placement of any other materials thereon, which would tend to hinder or delay the evacuation of the building or in any way to obstruct the access of firefighting equipment to said building.
E. 
No Parking. In addition to the above, the following designated as fire lanes shall be regulated by no parking at anytime.
[CC 1990 § 18-111; Ord. No. 2641 § 1, 2-7-2011]
A. 
Off-Street Parking Of Recreational Vehicles.
1. 
Recreational vehicles shall not be parked outside of a fully enclosed building or structure on:
a. 
Any lot or parcel of land whose primary use is residential.
b. 
Any lot or parcel of land within five hundred (500) feet of a lot whose primary use is residential.
2. 
Exceptions.
a. 
A recreational vehicle may temporarily park on a residential property or a property within five hundred (500) feet of a residential property, for a period of not more than seventy-two (72) hours per occurrence.
b. 
A recreational vehicle may temporarily park on a residential property or a property within five hundred (500) feet of a residential property, not more than two (2) occurrences per month.
c. 
For properties containing two (2) acres or more in land area, recreational vehicles shall be excluded from the requirements of Subsection (A)(1) above and shall adhere to all other parking requirements of the City of Chesterfield City Code.
B. 
On-Street Parking Of Recreational Vehicles.
1. 
Recreational vehicles may temporarily park on streets within five hundred (500) feet of a residential property for a period of not more than twenty-four (24) hours per occurrence.
2. 
Recreational vehicles may temporarily park on streets within five hundred (500) feet of a residential property for a period of not more than two (2) occurrences per month.
C. 
Parking of recreational vehicles must comply with all other regulations of the City of Chesterfield City Code.
D. 
"Recreational vehicle" shall be defined as "a term encompassing any type of vehicle used primarily for recreational pleasure. Examples include, but are not limited to, travel trailers, motor homes, boats, jet skis, etc. This term shall also include the trailers used for transporting recreational vehicles. Recreational vehicles shall include any mobile structure designed for temporary occupancy, but shall exclude manufactured homes."
E. 
For the purposes of this Section, an occurrence shall begin at the time when a recreational vehicle parks in a restricted area and shall terminate at the end of the time limit specified in Subsection (A) or (B) above. The duration of permitted temporary parking as specified in Subsection (A) or (B) above, shall run continuously from the initial time of the parking occurrence, even though the recreational vehicle may be parked intermittently during that time duration.