The terms used in this article shall have the meanings and definitions as presented in chapter 541 of the Texas Transportation Code.
(Ordinance 219, sec. 14.1, adopted 2/13/01)
(a)
Ordinances designating streets, parts of streets or other areas as no-parking or restricted parking areas are on file in the city secretary’s office. Such ordinances are specifically saved from repeal upon adoption of the Code of Ordinances.
(b)
No motor vehicle or trailer shall be placed, stopped, or parked in a “no parking zone.”
(c)
Any operator or owner of a vehicle or trailer placed, stopped, or parked in a “no parking zone” or who allows the same to occur shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d)
Violations of this section shall be punishable by fine not to exceed $200.00. Each day that any violation of this section shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(e)
For purposes of this section, it is presumed that the registered owner of a motor vehicle parked in violation of this section was the person who unlawfully parked, stood, or stopped said motor vehicle.
(Ordinance 219, sec. 14.2, adopted 2/13/01; Ordinance 2013-001 adopted 4/16/13; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)