Regulations governing parking limitations, angle parking, prohibited parking locations, persons with disabilities parking, truck parking, snow removal, and residential yard parking within the City.
Parking of vehicles shall be controlled or limited where so indicated by designated traffic control devices in accordance with Chapter 61 of this Traffic Code. No person shall stop, park or stand a vehicle in violation of any such posted parking regulations unless in compliance with the directions of a peace officer.
No person shall stand or park a vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle within eighteen (18) inches of the curb or edge of the roadway except as hereinafter provided in the case of angle parking and vehicles parked on the left-hand side of one-way streets.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)
No person shall stand or park a vehicle on the left-hand side of a one-way street other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the left-hand wheels of the vehicle within eighteen (18) inches of the curb or edge of the roadway except as hereinafter provided in the case of angle parking.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)
Angle or diagonal parking is permitted only in the following locations:
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)
1. Main Street on both sides from Ohio Street to Illinois Street;
2. The three parking spaces in front of City Hall.
3. Temple Street on both sides from Pine Street to Walnut Street except on the north side of West Temple in front of the Post Office.
4. Maple Street in front of the elementary school.
5. Walnut Street across the street from the Methodist Church west.
6. Lane Street, Spear Street and Michigan Street around the Catholic Church.
7. Main Street in front of 207 N Main. (Ord. 363 – Aug. 14 Supp.)
8. Ohio Street in front of 104 W. Ohio. (Ord. 363 – Aug. 14 Supp.)
9. Ohio Street in front of 106 W. Ohio St. (Ord. 385 – Jul. 19 Supp.)
Upon those streets or portions of streets which have been signed or marked for angle parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at an angle to the curb or edge of the roadway or in the center of the roadway as indicated by such signs and markings. No part of any vehicle, or the load thereon, when parked within a diagonal parking district, shall extend into the roadway more than a distance of sixteen (16) feet when measured at right angles to the adjacent curb or edge of roadway.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)
No person shall park a vehicle upon public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours or for any of the following principal purposes:
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])
1. Sale. Displaying such vehicle for sale.
2. Repairing. For lubricating, repairing or for commercial washing of such vehicle except such repairs as are necessitated by an emergency.
3. Advertising. Displaying advertising.
4. Merchandise Sales. Selling merchandise from such vehicle except in a duly established market place or when so authorized or licensed under the Code of Ordinances.
No one shall stop, stand or park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:
1. Crosswalk. On a crosswalk.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [5])
2. Center Parkway. On the center parkway or dividing area of any divided street.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])
3. Mailboxes. Within twenty (20) feet on either side of a mailbox which is so placed and so equipped as to permit the depositing of mail from vehicles on the roadway.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])
4. Sidewalks. On or across a sidewalk.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [1])
5. Driveway. In front of a public or private driveway.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [2])
6. Intersection. Within, or within ten (10) feet of an intersection of any street or alley.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [3])
7. Fire Hydrant. Within five (5) feet of a fire hydrant.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [4])
8. Stop Sign or Signal. Within ten (10) feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop or yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [6])
9. Railroad Crossing. Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, except when parked parallel with such rail and not exhibiting a red light.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [8])
10. Fire Station. 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 sign posted.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [9])
11. Excavations. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [10])
12. Double Parking. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [11])
13. Hazardous Locations. When, because of restricted visibility or when standing or parked vehicles would constitute a hazard to moving traffic, or when other traffic conditions require, the Council may cause curbs to be painted with a yellow color and erect no parking or standing signs.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [13])
14. Churches, Nursing Homes and Other Buildings. A space of fifty (50) feet is hereby reserved at the side of the street in front of any theatre, auditorium, hotel having more than twenty-five (25) sleeping rooms, hospital, nursing home, taxicab stand, bus depot, church, or other building where large assemblages of people are being held, within which space, when clearly marked as such, no motor vehicle shall be left standing, parked or stopped except in taking on or discharging passengers or freight, and then only for such length of time as is necessary for such purpose.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.360)
15. Alleys. 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 a position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a vehicle parked in any alley which is eighteen (18) feet wide or less; provided said vehicle is parked to deliver goods or services.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[1])
16. Ramps. In front of a curb cut or ramp which is located on public or private property in a manner which blocks access to the curb cut or ramp.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358[15])
17. Area Between Lot Line and Curb Line. That area of the public way not covered by sidewalk and lying between the lot line and the curb line, where curbing has been installed.
18. In More Than One Space. In any designated parking space so that any part of the vehicle occupies more than one such space or protrudes beyond the markings designating such space.
The following regulations shall apply to the establishment and use of persons with disabilities parking spaces:
1. Establishment. Persons with disabilities parking spaces shall be established and designated in accordance with Chapter 321L of the Code of Iowa and Iowa Administrative Code, 661-18. No unauthorized person shall establish any on-street persons with disabilities parking space without first obtaining Council approval.
2. Improper Use. The following uses of a persons with disabilities parking space, located on either public or private property, constitute improper use of a persons with disabilities parking permit, which is a violation of this Code of Ordinances:
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321L.4[2])
A. Use by an operator of a vehicle not displaying a persons with disabilities parking permit;
B. Use by an operator of a vehicle displaying a persons with disabilities parking permit but not being used by a person issued a permit or being transported in accordance with Section 321L.2[1b] of the Code of Iowa;
C. Use by a vehicle in violation of the rules adopted under Section 321L.8 of the Code of Iowa.
3. Wheelchair Parking Cones. No person shall use or interfere with a wheelchair parking cone in violation of the following:
A. A person issued a persons with disabilities parking permit must comply with the requirements of Section 321L.2A (1) of the Code of Iowa when utilizing a wheelchair parking cone.
B. A person shall not interfere with a wheelchair parking cone which is properly placed under the provisions of Section 321L.2A (1) of the Code of Iowa.
No person shall park a motor truck, semi-trailer, or other motor vehicle with trailer attached in violation of the following regulations.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])
1. Where such parking is controlled or limited by designated traffic control devices placed in accordance with Chapter 61. Where it is posted "no truck parking" said prohibition shall not apply to pickup, light delivery or panel delivery trucks.
2. Trailers shall be attached to a motor vehicle while parked upon a public street or alley. Further, a trailer shall not be parked on a public street or alley such that the "dolly" or tongue jack of the trailer is resting upon said street or alley.
3. A stock truck, stock trailer, garbage truck or other vehicle, which has not been cleaned of its contents or sealed against emission of obnoxious or foul odors, shall not be parked on public streets or alleys, or on public or private grounds, including parking lots, for a period of more than thirty (30) minutes. This prohibition shall not apply to areas zoned industrial.
4. No person shall park a semi-truck or semi-trailer, attached or detached, on any public street or alley adjacent to a residential district within the City except when such vehicles are actually engaged in the delivery or receiving of merchandise or cargo. When actually receiving or delivering merchandise or cargo, such vehicle shall be stopped or parked in a manner which will not interfere with other traffic. At no time shall a semi-truck and/or semi-trailer be parked on a public street or alley within the City for a period of time to exceed four (4) hours.
(Ord. 355 – Sep. 13 Supp.)
No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street or alley during snowfall or snow removal operations until snow has ceased to fall and the snow has been removed or plowed from said street or alley.
1. Annually, prior to November 1, the City shall publish a newspaper notice alerting residents of the snow removal ordinance.
2. Prior to the enforcement of the parking ban, the public shall be notified that the ordinance is in effect via methods such as local radio, local cable, social media, text alerts, or other means as available.
(Ord. 359 – Dec. 14 Supp.)
No person shall park or store a vehicle in the front yard, back yard or side yard in a residential district except in a front yard on an improved surfaced driveway, or except on a temporary basis as provided herein. As used in this section, "front yard" means the open space in that portion of a yard between the street and the face of the structure and a line extending from the left side of the lot to the right side of the lot. The line, as viewed from the street shall extend parallel to the street to the nearest corner of the principal structure and then along the face of the principal structure to the right corner, and from that point on a line parallel to the street to a point on the right lot line. As used in this section, the face of a principal structure shall be any and all portions of the structure fronting on a street. The improved surface shall not contain more than 50% of the front yard as described. A corner lot shall be deemed to have two front yards. As used in this section, "back yard" means the open or enclosed space in that portion of a yard to the opposite side of the face of the dwelling, garage, other building or alternatively in the rear of the structure. As used in this section, "side yard" means the open or enclosed space in that portion of the yard which is neither categorized as front yard or back yard, as defined herein. As used in this section, "improved surface" means gravel, asphalt, concrete, or any other material designated by the Council. Temporary parking will be permitted and shall include, but not be limited to, weekend visitors, family gatherings, special events, large gatherings or a snow emergency that are temporary in nature. No temporary parking shall exceed 24 hours. This intendent is to allow temporary parking only, not permanent parking. Provided, however, that at no time shall such temporary parking or driving into the yard be the cause of ruts and/or the non-growth of grass in the yard which shall be determined by the enforcement officer.
(Ord. 378 – Feb. 19 Supp.)
No person shall park or store a combination of more than two (2) watercrafts, trailers, recreational vehicles, boat trailers, boat carriers, golf carts or gators, camping trailers, campers or material, supplies or equipment related thereto in any residential yard. The right to parking camping trailers and campers as set out herein does not establish the right to occupy such camping trailers or campers while lawfully parked. No such vehicle or equipment shall be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes while so parked or stored.
(Ord. 378 – Feb. 19 Supp.)
