The city administrator, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized to, in accordance with appropriate state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, designate and post prohibitions, limitations, regulations and exceptions thereto, regarding the parking of vehicles or trailers on any parking lot owned, operated, leased, or maintained by the city of Riverton.
(Ord. 24-005, 9/3/2024)
A. 
In addition to any specific regulations adopted pursuant to the above-granted delegation of authority, and the provisions of Riverton Municipal Code, it shall be unlawful to park a vehicle or trailer on any parking lot owned, operated, leased, or maintained by the city of Riverton:
1. 
At any place, time, or manner prohibited by the city administrator, or his or her designee;
2. 
In violation of posted limits, regulatory signs, restrictions, or permit requirements;
3. 
In a handicapped parking space without valid and properly displayed handicapped parking permits, tags, or license plates;
4. 
Without current registration and license pursuant to the laws of the state pertaining to the registration and license of the vehicle;
5. 
That is abandoned or inoperable, meaning it cannot be operated lawfully on a public street or highway within the state for any reason other than the lack of current vehicle registration, or which cannot be moved under its own power;
B. 
No person shall utilize a vehicle or trailer on any parking lot owned, operated, leased, or maintained by the city of Riverton as temporary or permanent living quarters, meaning for use to sleep, stay, live, dwell, or habitate.
C. 
No person shall park any trailer, or vehicle without propelling power, that is unhitched, detached, or disconnected from a vehicle intended for its haul.
(Ord. 24-005, 9/3/2024)
A. 
The city of Riverton reserves the right to remove any vehicle or other object or device which is parked or placed on any parking lot owned, operated, leased, or maintained by the city as may be necessary for cleaning operations, construction and repairs, snow removal, emergencies, and other city services, and any such removal shall be at the expense of the owner of the vehicle.
(Ord. 24-005, 9/3/2024)
A. 
Violations of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor as provided in Section 1.20.010 of Riverton Municipal Code.
B. 
An officer or duly authorized official of the city of Riverton will issue a citation to the owner or operator of a vehicle or trailer found in violation of any provision of this chapter. The officer or official finding a vehicle or trailer in violation of this chapter shall take its registration number, vehicle identification number, or any other information displayed on the vehicle or trailer, which may identify its owner, and shall conspicuously affix to such vehicle or trailer a citation for the owner or operator to answer and appear in court regarding the charge against them at the date, time, and place specified in the citation.
C. 
In addition to the penalties or remedies enumerated in this chapter, an officer or duly authorized official of the city of Riverton may immobilize, tow, and/or impound any vehicle in violation of any section of this chapter. The charges or costs thereof shall be assessed against the owner or person responsible for such vehicle and the vehicle may be reclaimed by its owner upon payment of the costs incurred.
(Ord. 24-005, 9/3/2024)