HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 24-4938 Ord Amending Parking administrative rules ordinance - PUBLISH 9-26-24
Prepared by: J. Schwickerath, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
Ordinance No. 24-4938
Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
5, Entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 4, Entitled “Use
of Parking Lots” to allow for the establishment of administrative rules for
parking permits to be enforced by a parking permit violation citation.
Whereas, there are city lots and parking spaces designated for permit parking managed by
Transportation Services; and
Whereas, to effectively manage permit parking, including the ability to set the terms for the permits
and to make changes based on usage, the Transportation Services Director should have the
authority to establish administrative rules for parking permits, including the duration for permits
and other terms that allow for efficient, orderly, and safe parking; and
Whereas, the administrative rules should have an enforcement mechanism if the rules are
violated; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt this ordinance.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendment.
1. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and
Parking Lots," Section 4, entitled "Use of Parking Lots," Subsection F of the Iowa City
Code is hereby amended by deleting the strike-through text and adding the underlined text
as follows:
Permit Lots And Spaces: A parking permit system for city lots, city ramps, and parking spaces
designated for permit parking is hereby established for designation by the city manager or
designee. The duration and fee for permits shall be as provided in the schedule of fees, title 3,
chapter 4 of this code. The permit holder is entitled to park in the city parking lot or parking
space designated for such purpose, and the permit shall be issued by the city manager or
designee. No driver or owner other than a permit holder shall stop, stand or park any motor
vehicle in any area in the city owned lot or parking spaces designated by such signs or other
markers for the exclusive use of permit holders. The transportation director is authorized to
establish administrative rules for parking permits not inconsistent with any ordinance or policy
adopted by the city council. A copy of the rules shall be on file with the city clerk and available
on the city website. Permit holders must comply with the administrative rules.
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Ordinance No. 24-4938
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Passed and approved this 17th day of September 2024.
s\Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Submitted to publish on 09/26/2024