Enforcement, in general

Enforcement of parking violations, and impoundment and immobilization of vehicles as provided herein serves a municipal purpose. Article VIII, section 2(b) of the Florida Constitution along with F.S. § 166.021, gives municipalities "home rule" powers. Article V, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution along with F.S. Ch. 162, empowers local governments to use local code enforcement boards or special magistrates. F.S. Ch. 316, provides the city with original jurisdiction over all streets and highways, except state roads, and allows for the placement of traffic control devices. In addition, F.S. Ch. 316, provides local jurisdictions with the authority to regulate specified activities on streets and highways to include, but not be limited to, parking and restricting the use of the streets. Municipalities are expressly authorized to regulate the parking of motor vehicles for any purpose with respect to streets, highways, or other property under the jurisdiction of the municipality. It is the intent of this chapter to regulate and enforce the enumerated areas within which the city may control certain traffic movements or parking within the jurisdiction of the City of Tampa as provided under F.S. Ch. 316, which shall be supplemental to any provisions of this chapter, but nothing herein shall be in conflict with F.S. Ch. 316. Unless otherwise specified, the regulation and disposition of violations of this chapter shall be enforced by using a hearing officer as defined herein.

(Ord. No. 2025-43, § 2 (Exh. A), 4-17-2025)

State Law reference— Powers, F.S. § 166.021; County or municipal code enforcement, F.S. Ch. 162; State uniform traffic control, F.S. Ch. 316.