HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Prohibiting the Parking of Detached Semi-Tractor Trailers on Any City Street ORDINANCE NO. 3449
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SECTION 18.16 AND RE-ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 18.16 TO CONTAIN AN EXPRESS PROHIBITION OF PARKING
ANY DETACHED SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER;REPEALING ANY AND ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT
OF SUCH CONFLICT;PROVIDING A PENALTY;AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Section 18.16 and re-enacting a new Section 18.16 as follows:
"See. 18.16. PARKING OF TRUCKS, CERTAIN VEHICLES AND BOATS IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
(a) No person shall park a truck or trailer of over one (1) ton manufacturer's rated
capacity,duly licensed as such,or any vehicle of twenty(20)or more gross tons,or boats on any street
in the city adjacent to property classified by this code as residential;provided that this section does not
apply to trucks or trailers being used for the purpose of delivering or collecting goods, wares,
merchandise or materials when such vehicles are parked for a period of time not longer than is
necessary for the expeditious delivery or collection thereof, and in no event for a period of time to
exceed two(2)hours,nor does it apply to trucks or trailers being used on construction sites.
(b) A detached semi-tractor trailer of any kind shall not be parked on any street,
anywhere in the City."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a simple misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed$100 or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict,if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 12th day of August , 1997.
Sandra L. Ryan,City Cle k Larry R.Cu is,M yor
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