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16.20.460 Parking Space Reservation.

Label: City Code Section

(Amended by Ordinance 192097, effective October 24, 2025.)

  1. A.  A parking space may be reserved by obtaining a temporary street use permit and paying the fees per Section 17.24.020.
  2. B. In metered areas, Parking Enforcement or Temporary Street Use Permitting will reserve on-street parking spaces.  A vehicle parked prior to placement of a space reservation device will not be considered parked in violation until it is parked longer than the time limit indicated on the meter.
  3. C.  In non-metered areas, the permittee may be responsible for placing the parking reservation devices per directions detailed in the parking reservation procedure.
  4. D.  Except for permits issued under authority of Subsections 17.24.017 C. and D., parking spaces may not be reserved to facilitate vending or promotional activities in the right-of-way.
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