§ 46-14.004. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases have the following meanings:

(a)

"Notice of parking charge" means a written document affixed to a vehicle that notifies the vehicle driver of a parking violation charge that is due as a result of unauthorized parking in an off-street parking facility.

(b)

"Off-street parking facility" means privately owned and maintained property that is held open for use by the public for parking vehicles.

(c)

"Parking violation charge" means a charge imposed by a private parking operator for unauthorized parking in an off-street parking facility.

(d)

"Person" means a natural person, firm, company, corporation, partnership, or association.

(e)

"Private parking operator" means a person who owns or operates, or person who acts on behalf of a person who owns or operates, an off-street parking facility.

(f)

"Unauthorized parking" or "parked without authorization" means:

(1)

Parking in an off-street parking facility in violation of parking restrictions established by a private parking operator and indicated by signs at the off-street parking facility;

(2)

Failing to pay or failing to properly display proof of payment for parking at any pay-and-park off-street parking facility;

(3)

Leaving a vehicle parked at an off-street parking facility for a period of time in excess of the amount paid for or permitted at the parking facility;

(4)

Parking in a "no parking," red zone, yellow zone, loading zone, fire lane, or area not designated as a parking space at an off-street parking facility; or

(5)

Blocking, impeding, or restricting another vehicle's ability to enter or exit the parking facility or a space at the facility, or otherwise obstructing the orderly flow of traffic.

(Ord. No. 2016-15, § II, 8-16-16)