Ordinance No. 91-26 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 91-2 40
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.28 AND CHAPTER 10.32 OF THE TIGARD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONES
WHEREAS, there exists within certain residential areas of the city,
a heavy concentration of vehicles which park all day, or which are
driven without a specific destination and congregating, creating a
disturbance to the residents of these areas; and
WHEREAS, the presence of these vehicles cause vehicular congestion
on residential streets, impede the movement of traffic and unduly
restrict entry of residents to their homes; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of residential parking zones will help
preserve the peace and residential character in certain residential
areas; now, therefore:
THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 Chapter 10.28 is hereby amended by adding Section
10.28.175 to read as follows:
1110.28.175 Residential Parking Zones.
(1) The City Council, pursuant to TMC Section
10.32.010 may establish residential parking
zones. The purpose of residential parking
zones is to prohibit parking by non-residents
during specific time periodswithin specific
geographic areas used predominantly for
residential purposes. The City Council
resolution which establishes the residential
parking zone shall clearly define the
geographic limits of the area affected by the
zone and the hours during which the parking by
non-residents will be prohibited. Residents
within the parking zones may obtain a permit
from the City Administrator pursuant to
subsection 2 of this section to allow for the
parking of vehicles within the zone during the
restricted hours.
(2) The City Administrator shall establish
procedures and standards for the issuance of
permanent and temporary permits to residents
that will allow the residents and their guests
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to park their vehicles within residential
parking zones during the restricted hours. At
a minimum, the Administrator shall establish
rules which establish the criteria for
issuance, surrender and revocation of permits,
evidence of proof of residence and vehicle
ownership, terms of the permit, standards for
display of the permit, and allow for the
issuance of temporary permits to residents for
the parking of non-resident vehicles for
temporary periods upon a showing of reasonable
need for such permits.
(3) The City Administrator shall cause to be
installed and maintained, pursuant to TMC
10.32.020, official signs for residential
parking zones which clearly identify the
parking restrictions for non-residents and the
exception to those restrictions for permit
holders within the residential parking zones.
(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to:
a. Provide false information in
connection with an application for a permanent
or temporary permit.
b. Fail to surrender a permit, when
g requested to do so, when the person is no
longer entitled to the permit.
C. Use a permit when the permit holder
is no longer entitled to the permit.
d. Use, or allow the use of a permit in
conjunction with a vehicle other than the
vehicle for which the permit was issued.
e. Use, or allow the use of a temporary
permit in a manner inconsistent with the terms
and limitations of the permit.
(5) The City Administrator is authorized to revoke
any permit when the permit holder is found to
be in violation of the provisions of this
section, and, upon written notification
thereof, the permit holder shall surrender the
permit to the administrator. Failure to do so
shall constitute a violation of this section."
SBgTION 2 -: Section 10.32.010(1) is amended by; adding
Subsection (F) to read as follows:
"(F) Establishing residential parking zones."
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SECTION 3 Due to the necessity to preserve the peace in
residential neighborhoods and preserve their
character, the City Council finds that an emergency
exists and therefore, this ordinance shall take
effect upon its passage.
PASSED; By in 0s0r—I-4L-Y vote of all Council members
present after beim read by number and title only, this
L3�h day of —l-&O L'At re_ 1991.
Catherine Wheatley, City Re rder
APPROVED: This 1 3 day of
, 1991.
Ger R. Edwards, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Ci Corney.
Date
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