§ 18-11. Additional parking regulations.

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within twelve (12) inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(2)

Every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within twelve (12) inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, or its left wheels within twelve (12) inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(3)

It is unlawful to park a vehicle on any roadway, parking lot or right-of-way in such a way as to interfere with the free flow of traffic.

(4)

Whenever a vehicle is disabled on any street or highway within the city or for any reason obstructs the regular flow of traffic, the driver shall move the vehicle so as not to obstruct the regular flow of traffic or, if the individual cannot move the vehicle alone, solicit help and move the vehicle so as not to obstruct the regular flow of traffic.

(5)

It is unlawful to park a vehicle, which, due to its size, shape, contents or location, creates an obstruction or public safety hazard, or which cannot be contained within a single designated parking space. The above notwithstanding, this shall not preclude the parking of commercial vehicles within commercial business districts pursuant to section 18-15(b) of the City Code so long as there is no obstruction of the flow of traffic or no public safety hazard.

(Ord. No. 94-127, § 2, 5-17-94; Ord. No. 96-161, § 2, 1-21-97; Ord. No. 2004-109, § 2, 4-13-04)