§ 11-76. Parking in fire lanes; right to remove vehicle; assessment of costs.

(a)

It shall be unlawful to park, stand or stop a vehicle other than a vehicle operated by the fire department, police department or other governmental vehicle needed to assist in fire prevention activities in a designated fire lane.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for the owner of property to permit or allow a vehicle, other than an authorized emergency vehicle, to be left parked, stopped or standing in a designated fire lane.

(c)

The owner of the premises shall have the right to remove an illegally parked vehicle pursuant to V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 684.012.

(d)

The city shall have the right to remove any vehicle illegally parked in a fire lane and to assess any costs for removal against the owner of the vehicle.

(Ord. No. 78-60, § 6, 9-19-78)