§ 150-133. Overtime parking.

(a)

No person shall park any motor vehicle in any area where a parking meter is installed for a longer period of time than has been paid for or the maximum time indicated for the area by an appropriate sign.

(b)

When a violation as described in subsection (a) above occurs, a citation for overtime parking shall be issued and a fine of $35.00 shall be imposed.

(c)

If the mandatory $35.00 fine set out in subsection (b) above is not paid in full within 14 days of the issuance of the citation, the fine shall increase from $35.00 to $70.00.

(d)

If the $70.00 fine set out in subsection (c) above is not paid in full within 45 days of the issuance of the citation, the fine shall increase from $70.00 to $95.00.

(e)

Should the violator elect to appeal the issuance of the citation described herein to the municipal court, the municipal court, pursuant to the provisions of section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances, is authorized to impose a civil monetary penalty against persons who violate this section in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for each such violation. Upon the proper filing of an appeal within 14 days of the issuance of the citation, the late fees described in subsections (c) and (d) above will be suspended.

(Code 1977, § 13-2250; Ord. No. 2010-28(10-O-1178), § 3, 6-30-10; Ord. No. 2012-31(12-O-0497), § 1, 6-27-12)