§ 39.25. Same—Permit for Use of Freight Loading Zones.

(1)

The Parking Bureau Chief (or designee) of the City shall issue to applicants, as hereinafter provided, permits which shall be effective October first through September thirty of the next succeeding year. Loading and unloading zone permits may be purchased after October 1 for a prorated fee, and such permits shall be effective until September thirty of the succeeding year unless purchased after December thirty-first in which case the permit shall be valid until September thirty of the same calendar year. Such permits shall be issued upon the payment of the applicable fees contained in the Schedule of Fees in Section 39.68 of this Code. A charge of ten dollars ($10.00) will be made for replacement of misplaced, lost or stolen permits.

(2)

The Parking Bureau Chief (or designee) is further authorized to establish rules and regulations governing such designated freight loading and unloading zones, and the use thereof.

(3)

All applications for tag permits for the use of loading and unloading zones shall contain the following information:

(a)

Whether the applicant is a wholesaler, retailer, or common carrier;

(b)

The number of vehicles operated by the applicant;

(c)

The number of vehicles owned by the applicant which will carry loading and unloading permits;

(d)

The number of stops per day for loading and unloading purposes (average);

(e)

The name of business, type of business, location of business, mailing address and telephone number.

(4)

All applications will be submitted in writing to the Parking Bureau Chief (or designee) of the City, and the Parking Bureau Chief (or designee) shall have the authority to issue such permits. The applicant shall have the right of appeal to City Council.

(5)

Violation of any such terms and conditions shall be grounds for immediate revocation of the permit by the Parking Bureau Chief who shall give written notice thereof to the holder of the permit. The permit holder may appeal such revocation to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within seven (7) working days from the date of the revocation notice. Should the permit be revoked, any and all fees paid in advance shall be forfeited and retained by the parking system, subject to further action by City Council in the event of appeal.

(Ord. of 9-10-1984, Doc. #18808; Ord. of 9-15-1986, Doc. #20598; Ord. of 12-18-1989, Doc. #23512; Ord. of 10-21-2002, § 6, Doc. #021021706)