HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004-23 - RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITSORDINANCE 2004 -23
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 8 -78 OF THE GREENCASTLE CITY
CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS FOR DOWNTOWN
GREENCASTLE
WHEREAS, The City of Greencastle is committed to promoting and developing a
driving Downtown area, in part by encouraging development of residential housing
above many of the local downtown businesses; and
WHEREAS, there is inadequate parking in the downtown area for residents
wishing to park near their residence without being ticketed for an overtime parking
violation.
NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of
Greencastle that it hereby creates sections 8 -78 of the Greencastle City Code to read as
follows:
Sec. 8 -78 Residential Parking Permits
1. The City shall issue residential parking permits to individuals residing along all
® sections of streets designated as limited to two hour parking, and described in
Section 8 -26 of this code.
2. People possessing a residential parking permit may park in any parking space
which is restricted to two hour parking and located in the Designated Residential
Parking Zones and specifically described as:
Washington Street from Jackson Street to Market Street (12 spaces)
Indiana Street from Franklin Street to the Alley (7 Spaces)
Vine Street from Washington to Walnut, West Side Only (4 spaces)
Walnut from Indiana Street to Jackson Street (3 Spaces)
Columbia Street Lot (3 designated spaces)
Vine Street Lot (2 designated spaces)
However, other parking restrictions shall apply, including restrictions for spaces
designated for handicap parking, reserved parking, and snow routes. Parking is for an
unlimited duration except that vehicles must only take up one parking space, not be
backed in, and must be facing the correct direction on the street.
Vehicles cannot violate any sections in the Greencastle Code or the Indiana Code
regarding abandoned or inoperable vehicles.
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3. Only 1 permit shall be issued per adult driver, and only I permit shall be issued
• per residence.
Permits may not be transferred to non - residents. Permits may be transferred to
other vehicles owned by the same resident, upon approval of the City and
updating vehicle info. Vehicle information must be updated or an overtime
citation will be issued.
5. Applications shall be available and administered through the Greencastle Police
Department by the Parking Violations Officer. Adequate verification of residency
must be provided.
6. The Residential Parking Permit fee shall be $10.00 per month. The duration of
the Residential Parking Permit shall not exceed the term of the tenant's current
lease agreement. A fee of $5.00 shall be assessed for lost permits.
7. The City does not guarantee that a parking space will be available for each permit
holder at all times. The parking areas remain available, but limited to two -hour
parking, for all others.
8. Permits must be affixed to the inside of the front window of the vehicle and must
be clearly visible at all times.
0 9. No permit shall be issued to any residents with unpaid parking tickets in the City
of Greencastle.
10. Permits will be made available to downtown residents who do not have off street
parking available to them.
11. It shall be unlawful to copy, reproduce, assign, give away, or resell any residential
permit. Persons violating the terms of this Ordinance shall face immediate
revocation of their permit and shall be subject to a parking violation assessment of
$50.00 on favor of the City.
This Ordinance shall have full force and effect upon passage of the Greencastle
Common Council and its approval by the Mayor.
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® PASSED fr ADOPT b the ommon Council of the City of Greencastle,
Indiana thi day of 'C J 9 004.
Thomas W. Roach
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John Lanie
R obert Sedlack
Russell W. Evans
Approved and signed by me this f day of
at R:35 o'clock
Nancy ichael, Mayor
® ATTEST:
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eresa Glenn, Clerk - Treasurer
IJ�C A ,2004,