Sec. 804.1008. - Standing in freight curb loading zone.

(a) No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle for any purpose or length of time other than a person performing in the conduct of his or her business or in the scope of his or her employment and using a vehicle which displays by affixation to the bottom of a rear window or as close as possible to the center of the vehicle an annual freight curb loading zone sticker or decal issued by the City's Parking Facilities and Enforcement Division after receipt of payment of $50, or which displays by affixation on both exterior sides of the vehicle: (1) The name of the business or a company trademark, service mark or logo not less than four square inches in area, or (2) Principal product or products in letters not less than two inches in height, For the expeditious unloading and delivery or pickup and loading of materials, including but not limited to all kinds or types of materials used or useful in connection with constructing, renovating, equipping, furnishing, decorating, supplying, maintaining or operating any industrial, commercial, professional or residential facility, in a freight curb loading zone during hours when the provisions applicable to the zone are in effect. In no case shall the period for loading and unloading of materials exceed one hour and a sign stating such time period shall be posted at each freight curb loading zone. In the event that the owner of a vehicle can show reasonable proof that the vehicle for which an annual freight curb loading zone sticker or decal was issued has been damaged, destroyed, sold or otherwise transferred along with an affidavit from the owner that the sticker or decal was destroyed and is no longer usable and used, then if the same occurs at anytime during the first six months from date of issuance the owner shall be entitled to a $25 refund, but otherwise no refund shall be made. (b) The driver of a vehicle may stop temporarily at a place marked as a freight curb loading zone for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers, when the stopping does not interfere with a motor vehicle used for the transportation of materials which is waiting to enter or is about to enter the zone. (c) Violation of this Section shall constitute a class A offense. (d) Vehicles of elected City officials, members of the Legislature elected in whole or in part by electors residing in the City and elected officials of the Urban Services Districts, upon request, shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section while the official is pursuing his official duties and if his vehicle bears a Public Official seal issued by the Mayor pursuant to Section 802.105 . (Ord. 68-82-59, § 148; Ord. 70-650-526; Ord. 71-397-181; Ord. 73-328-145, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 89-133-100, § 1; Ord. 94-972-594, § 1) Note— Former § 312.1008.