Chapter 69 - Parking Regulations

69.01 PARK ADJACENT TO CURB.

No person shall stand or park a vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle within eighteen (18) inches of the curb or edge of the roadway except as hereinafter provided in the case of angle parking and vehicles parked on the left-hand side of one-way streets.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)

69.02 PARK ADJACENT TO CURB – ONE-WAY STREET.

No person shall stand or park a vehicle on the left-hand side of a one-way street other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the left-hand wheels of the vehicle within eighteen (18) inches of the curb or edge of the roadway except as hereinafter provided in the case of angle parking.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)

69.03 ANGLE PARKING.

Angle or diagonal parking is permitted only in the following locations:

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)

Madison Street, on the west side, from Jefferson Street to the north side of the alley in Block 33.
Madison Street, on the east side, from Franklin Street to the north side of the alley in Block 32.
Madison Street, on the west side, from Jefferson Street to Locust Street.
Madison Street, on the east side, from Locust Street to a point 50 feet north of Jefferson Street.
Madison Street, in the center, from Jefferson Street to Franklin Street.†
Franklin Street, on the south side, from Madison Street to Washington Street.
Franklin Street, on the south side, from the east line of the Hamilton Produce property to the west line of City Hall.
Franklin Street, in the center, from Madison Street to Washington Street.†
Jefferson Street, on the north side, from Washington Street to Columbia Street.
Jefferson Street, on the north side, from Dodge Street to the west boundary line of the Legion Hall property.
Jefferson Street, on the south side, from Washington Street to Dodge Street.
Jefferson Street, in the center, from Madison Street to Washington Street.†
Franklin Street, on the south side from Washington Street to Dodge Street.
Franklin Street, on the north side, from Washington Street to Madison Street.‡
Madison Street, on the east side, from Franklin Street to Jefferson Street. ‡
Jefferson Street, on the south side, from Madison Street to Washington Street. ‡

(Subsections 14-16 – Ord. 692 – Dec. 17 Supp.)

69.04 ANGLE PARKING – MANNER.

Upon those streets or portions of streets which have been signed or marked for angle parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at an angle to the curb or edge of the roadway or in the center of the roadway as indicated by such signs and markings. No part of any vehicle, or the load thereon, when parked within a diagonal parking district, shall extend into the roadway more than a distance of sixteen (16) feet when measured at right angles to the adjacent curb or edge of roadway.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.361)

69.05 PARKING FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES ILLEGAL.

No person shall park a vehicle upon public property for more than seventy-two (72) hours, unless otherwise limited under the provisions of this chapter, or for any of the following principal purposes:

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])

Sale. Displaying such vehicle for sale;
Repairing. For lubricating, repairing or for commercial washing of such vehicle except such repairs as are necessitated by an emergency;
Advertising. Displaying advertising;
Merchandise Sales. Selling merchandise from such vehicle except in a duly established market place or when so authorized or licensed under this Code of Ordinances.

69.06 PARKING PROHIBITED.

No one shall stop, stand or park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:

Crosswalk. On a crosswalk.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [5])
Center Parkway. On the center parkway or dividing area of any divided street.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])
Mailboxes. Within twenty (20) feet on either side of a mailbox which is so placed and so equipped as to permit the depositing of mail from vehicles on the roadway.
Sidewalks. On or across a sidewalk.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [1])
Driveway. In front of a public or private driveway.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [2])
Intersection. Within, or within ten (10) feet of an intersection of any street or alley.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [3])
Fire Hydrant. Within five (5) feet of a fire hydrant.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [4])
Stop Sign or Signal. Within ten (10) feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop or yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [6])
Railroad Crossing. Within fifty (50) feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, except when parked parallel with such rail and not exhibiting a red light.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [8])
Fire Station. Within twenty (20) feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five (75) feet of said entrance when properly sign posted.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [9])
Excavations. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [10])
Double Parking. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [11])
Hazardous Locations. When, because of restricted visibility or when standing or parked vehicles would constitute a hazard to moving traffic, or when other traffic conditions require, the Council may cause curbs to be painted with a yellow color and erect no parking or standing signs.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358 [13])
Churches, Nursing Homes and Other Buildings. A space of fifty (50) feet is hereby reserved at the side of the street in front of any theatre, auditorium, hotel having more than twenty-five (25) sleeping rooms, hospital, nursing home, taxicab stand, bus depot, church, or other building where large assemblages of people are being held, within which space, when clearly marked as such, no motor vehicle shall be left standing, parked or stopped except in taking on or discharging passengers or freight, and then only for such length of time as is necessary for such purpose.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.360)
Alleys. No person shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic, and no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within an alley in such a position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a vehicle parked in any alley which is eighteen (18) feet wide or less; provided said vehicle is parked to deliver goods or services.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[1])
Ramps. In front of a curb cut or ramp which is located on public or private property in a manner which blocks access to the curb cut or ramp.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.358[15])
Area Between Lot Line and Curb Line. That area of the public way not covered by sidewalk and lying between the lot line and the curb line, where curbing has been installed.
In More Than One Space. In any designated parking space so that any part of the vehicle occupies more than one such space or protrudes beyond the markings designating such space.

69.07 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PARKING.

The following regulations shall apply to the establishment and use of persons with disabilities parking spaces:

Establishment. Persons with disabilities parking spaces shall be established and designated in accordance with Chapter 321L of the Code of Iowa and Iowa Administrative Code, 661-18. No unauthorized person shall establish any on-street persons with disabilities parking space without first obtaining Council approval. The following areas are hereby designated as persons with disabilities parking spaces:
1. Commencing at a point 71 feet east of the northeast corner of the intersection of North Howard Street and East North Street, thence east 20 feet.
  
  Ord. 614 – May 06 Supp.)
2. Commencing on the Southwest corner of the City square 82 feet from the West curb at the intersection of Highway 63 and Franklin thence west 16 feet.
  
  (Ord. 681 – Oct. 16 Supp.)
Improper Use. The following uses of a persons with disabilities parking space, located on either public or private property, constitute improper use of a persons with disabilities parking permit, which is a violation of this Code of Ordinances:

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321L.4[2])
1. Use by an operator of a vehicle not displaying a persons with disabilities parking permit;
2. Use by an operator of a vehicle displaying a persons with disabilities parking permit but not being used by a person issued a permit or being transported in accordance with Section 321L.2[1b] of the Code of Iowa;
3. Use by a vehicle in violation of the rules adopted under Section 321L.8 of the Code of Iowa.
Wheelchair Parking Cones. No person shall use or interfere with a wheelchair parking cone in violation of the following:
1. A person issued a persons with disabilities parking permit must comply with the requirements of Section 321L.2A (1) of the Code of Iowa when utilizing a wheelchair parking cone.
2. A person shall not interfere with a wheelchair parking cone which is properly placed under the provisions of Section 321L.2A (1) of the Code of Iowa.

69.08 NO PARKING ZONES.

No one shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any of the following specifically designated no parking zones except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer or traffic control signal.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])

On the east side and the west side of Columbia Street from the South line of Franklin Street to a point 142 feet south thereof;
On the west side of Columbia Street from the south line of the alley running east and west through Block Twenty-three in the original town (now city) of Bloomfield, to a point 70 feet south thereof;
On the west side of East Street from Franklin Street to Jefferson Street;
On the west half of East Street between Poplar Street and Franklin Street;
On the north side of Franklin Street from the west line of Columbia Street to the east line of Davis Street, and on the south side of Franklin Street from the west line of Columbia Street, thence 75 feet west;
On the north side of Gregory Lane between the east side of Washington Street and the west side of U.S. Highway No. 63;
On the north side of Jefferson Street from the west line of Columbia Street to a point 42 feet west thereof;
On the south side of Jefferson Street, between the east side of Dodge Street to the west side of East Street;
On the north side of Locust Street from Madison Street to Washington Street;

(Ord. 658 – Mar. 12 Supp.)
On the south side of Locust Street from Washington Street to Dodge Street;
On the east side of Madison Street from Locust Street to Washington Street;
On the east side of Madison Street from the south line of Walnut Street to a point 112 feet south thereof;
On the east side of Pine Street from the south line of Jefferson Street to a point 200 feet south thereof;
On the west side of Pine Street from the north line of Jefferson Street to a point 50 feet north thereof;
On the north side of Poplar Street from the east side of Madison Street to the west side of Washington Street;
On the south side of Walnut Street from the west line of Madison Street to a point 115 feet west thereof;
On both sides of West Street from the intersection of Highway 2 and 63 north to the north corporate limit.

(Ord. 648 – Oct. 09 Supp.)
On the west side of East Street from the south line of Franklin Street to a point 40 feet south thereof;
On the north side of South Street from the east line of U. S. Highway 63 to the west line of Dodge Street;
On the north side of South Street between Madison Street and Washington Street;
On the west side of Brown Street between Locust Street and Franklin Street;
On the west side of West Street between Jefferson Street and South Street;
On any part of the paved portion of Karr Street between West Street and the west corporate limits of the City;
The third parking space south to the alley running east and west on the east side of the 200 block on South Madison Street;
On the north side of Grant Street from Madison Street to West Street;
On the west side of Dodge Street from Locust Street to the north side of the east-west alley;
On the north side of North Street commencing at the intersection of North Street and East Street and going thence east 791 feet between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.;
Commencing at the northeast corner of the intersection of Dodge Street and East Jefferson Street, thence north fifty feet along the east side of Dodge Street;
On the north side of West Walnut Street from South Madison Street to South Columbia Street and on the south side of West Walnut Street from the west line of South Madison Street a distance of 115 feet west thereof and on the south side of West Walnut Street from the east line of South Columbia Street a distance of 80 feet east;
On the north side of Locust Street between North East Street to Brown Street;

(Ord. 680 – Oct. 16 Supp.)
On the east side of East Street between Locust Street and North Street;
On the east side of East Street between Locust Street and Jefferson Street between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
On the south side of Poplar Street between Highway 62 and Howard Street.
On the east side of Dodge Street between Locust Street and Poplar Street.
On the west side of Howard Street between Locust Street and North Street.
On the south side of Walnut Street between West Street and Old Highway 63.
On both sides of South Railroad Street between Second Street and Karr Street.
On both sides of North Railroad Street between Jefferson Street and Walnut Street.
On both sides of East Street between South Street and the Bridge.
East Street from Franklin Street, south to South Street on the west side.

(Ord. 641 – Oct. 09 Supp.)
On both sides of North Madison Street between Highway 63 and Washington Street provided, however, that parking shall be permitted on state holidays and during funerals.

(Ord. 608 – May 06 Supp.)
On the west side of East Street from Franklin Street south to South Street.

(Ord. 649 – Oct. 09 Supp.)
On the south side of Arkansas Avenue from Highway 63 to Southview Drive during the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

(Ord. 656 – Mar. 12 Supp.)
On both sides of Locust Street from Columbia Street to Madison Street.

(Ord. 658 – Mar. 12 Supp.)
On the south side of Locust Street between Columbia Street and Davis Street.

(Ord. 672 – Feb. 13 Supp. )
On the north side of the 300 block of East Locust Street between Dodge Street and Howard Street.

(Ord. 691 – Dec. 17 Supp.)
On the south side of 300 block of East Locust Street, for the first 100 feet, east from the intersection of Locust Street and Dodge Street.

(Ord. 691 – Dec. 17 Supp.)

69.09 ALL NIGHT PARKING PROHIBITED.

No person shall park a vehicle on any of the following named streets between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on any day, on both sides of the streets, excluding the center. Exceptions any occur during a Snow Emergency declared by the Mayor.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])

Madison Street, on both sides, from Locust Street to Walnut Street.
Franklin Street, on both sides, from Columbia Street to Dodge Street.
Washington Street, on both sides, from Locust Street to Walnut Street.
Jefferson Street, on both sides, from Columbia Street to Dodge Street.

(Ord. 650 – Mar. 10 Supp.)

69.10 TRUCK PARKING LIMITED.

No person shall park a motor truck, semi-trailer, or other motor vehicle with trailer attached in violation of the following regulations. The provisions of this section shall not apply to pickup, light delivery or panel delivery trucks.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236 [1])

Streets. Excepting only when such vehicles are actually engaged in the delivery or receiving of merchandise or cargo within the prohibited area, no person shall park or leave unattended such vehicle, on any of the following designated streets. When actually receiving or delivering merchandise or cargo such vehicle shall be stopped or parked in a manner which will not interfere with other traffic.
1. On any street immediately bounding the public square in the City.
2. Washington Street between Franklin Street and North Street;
3. Franklin Street between Madison Street and the east City limits;
4. Jefferson Street between Washington Street and the west City limits;
5. Columbia Street between Jefferson Street and Locust Street.
6. Madison Street between Franklin Street and Jefferson Street.
Noise. No such vehicle shall be left standing or parked upon any street, alley, public or private parking lot, or drive of any service station between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. with the engine, auxiliary engine, air compressor, refrigerating equipment or other device in operation giving off audible sounds excepting only the drive of a service station when actually being serviced, and then in no event for more than thirty (30) minutes.
Livestock. No such vehicle containing livestock shall be parked on any street, alley or highway for a period of time of more than thirty (30) minutes.

69.11 SNOW EMERGENCY.

No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley or City-owned or leased off-street parking area during any snow emergency proclaimed by the Mayor unless the snow has been removed or plowed from said street, alley or parking area and the snow has ceased to fall. A snow emergency parking ban shall continue from its proclamation throughout the duration of the snow or ice storm and the 48-hour period after cessation of such storm except as above provided upon streets which have been fully opened. Such a ban shall be of uniform application and the Police Chief is directed to publicize the requirements widely, using all available news media, in early November each year. Where predictions or occurrences indicate the need, the Mayor shall proclaim a snow emergency and the Police Chief shall inform the news media to publicize the proclamation and the parking rules thereunder. Such emergency may be extended or shortened when conditions warrant.

(Code of Iowa, 321.236[1])

69.12 SNOW ROUTES.

The Council may designate certain streets in the City as snow routes. When conditions of snow or ice exist on the traffic surface of a designated snow route, it is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to impede or block traffic.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[12])

69.13 PARKING LIMITED TO FIFTEEN MINUTES.

No motor vehicle shall be parked in the widened part of the pavement on West Jefferson Street in front of the United States Post Office building for a period of time exceeding fifteen minutes except on Sundays and such holidays on which the post office is closed.

69.14 PARKING PROHIBITED ON SUNDAY.

It is unlawful for any person to park any car, automobile or other vehicle between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Sunday upon those parts of the streets of the City described as follows:

On the north side of Locust Street from Davis Street to West Street;
On the east side of Davis Street from the south line of Locust Street to a point 120 feet south thereof.

69.15 BUS LOADING ZONES.

It is unlawful for any person to park any car, automobile or other vehicle between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. in the following areas which are designated as “No Parking – Bus Loading Zones”:

On the east side of East Street from the south line of Locust Street to a point 240 feet south thereof; and
On the south side of Locust Street from the east line of East Street to a point 300 feet east thereof.

69.16 EMERGENCY VEHICLE PARKING ONLY.

It is unlawful for any person to park any car or automobile or other vehicle, other than emergency vehicles, upon the parts of streets of the City described as follows:

A distance of 60 feet south of the southwest corner of the intersection of Jefferson and Pine Streets on the west side of Pine Street.
A distance of 120 feet west of North Washington on East Poplar between North Washington and North Madison, on the south side of East Poplar Street.

(Ord. 676 – Dec. 13 Supp.)

69.17 LOADING ZONES.

It is unlawful for any person to park any car, automobile or other vehicle between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each weekday when school is in session on the following streets or parts of streets:

On the east side of High Street from the right-of-way line on the north side of Franklin Street thence north a distance of 75 feet; and

Commencing at the intersection of Locust Street and East Street and going thence east on the south side of Locust Street a distance of 220 feet.

69.18 PARKING PROHIBITED BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M.

It is unlawful for any person to park any car, automobile or other vehicle between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. of each weekday when school is in session upon the part of the streets of the City described as follows:

On the east side of East Street between Franklin Street and Jefferson Street;
On the south side of Locust Street between Howard Street and East Street;
On the south side of North Street between East Street and Crestview;
On the west side of East Street between Jefferson Street and North Street;
On the east and west side of East Street from North Street commencing at the intersection and going thence north 300 feet.

† Repealed temporarily by Ordinance No. 692 approved on September 7, 2017. The temporary repeal is lifted on January 31, 2018 when Ordinance No. 692 is terminated.
† Repealed temporarily by Ordinance No. 692 approved on September 7, 2017. The temporary repeal is lifted on January 31, 2018 when Ordinance No. 692 is terminated.
† Repealed temporarily by Ordinance No. 692 approved on September 7, 2017. The temporary repeal is lifted on January 31, 2018 when Ordinance No. 692 is terminated.
‡ Enacted as a temporary angle parking zone by Ordinance No. 692 approved on September 7, 2017. The temporary parking ends on January 31, 2018 when Ordinance No. 692 is terminated.
‡ Enacted as a temporary angle parking zone by Ordinance No. 692 approved on September 7, 2017. The temporary parking ends on January 31, 2018 when Ordinance No. 692 is terminated.
‡ Enacted as a temporary angle parking zone by Ordinance No. 692 approved on September 7, 2017. The temporary parking ends on January 31, 2018 when Ordinance No. 692 is terminated.