Ordinance 33 of 2012

Ordinance No. 33 of 2012

(Amending Section 12.56.550, Salt Lake City Code, revising provisions governing imposition of penalties for the unauthorized use of streets, parking lots, and other areas.)

An ordinance amending Section 12.56.550, Salt Lake City Code, regarding the penalties imposed for the unauthorized use of bus stops and taxi stands.

WHEREAS, Salt Lake City (the “City”) has provided and clearly marked designated bus stops and taxi stands within the City; and

WHEREAS, the unauthorized or improper use of such bus stops and taxi stands inhibits the orderly flow of traffic and impairs the ability of bus and taxi passengers, including passengers with limited physical mobility, to access and use the City’s sidewalks and walkways; and

WHEREAS, the City has, through Salt Lake City Code § 12.56.360, prohibited the unauthorized or improper use of such bus stops and taxi stands; and

WHEREAS, a significant number of unauthorized vehicles continue to improperly use and occupy such bus stops and taxi stands; and

WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance promotes the best interests of the City;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, as follows:

SECTION 1. That Section 12.56.550 of the Salt Lake City Code be amended as follows:

12.56.550: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF STREETS, PARKING LOTS AND OTHER AREAS; PENALTIES:

A. Violation:

1. Any person engaging in the unauthorized use of streets, parking lots or other areas as provided under this chapter, within the city, shall be liable for a civil penalty. Any penalty assessed in subsection B of this section may be in addition to such other penalties as may be provided in this title.

2. "Unauthorized use of streets" means a violation of any restriction or prohibition contained in this chapter or its successor.

B. Civil Penalties: Civil penalties shall be imposed as follows:

Section Of This Chapter		Penalty

	12.56.040	$140 .00
	12.56.050	135 .00
	12.56.080	150 .00
	12.56.100	135 .00
	12.56.110	135 .00
	12.56.120	260 .00
	12.56.130	260 .00
	12.56.150	125 .00
	12.56.180	135 .00
	12.56.190	125 .00
	12.56.205F	160 .00
	12.56.210	135 .00
	12.56.235	135 .00
	12.56.240	140 .00
	12.56.250	135 .00
	12.56.290	135 .00
	12.56.300	140 .00
	12.56.302	125 .00
	12.56.303	125 .00
	12.56.304	125 .00
	12.56.310	140 .00
	12.56.330	140 .00
	12.56.350	135 .00
	12.56.360	210 .00
	12.56.380	140 .00
	12.56.390	135 .00
	12.56.400	135 .00
	12.56.410	135 .00
	12.56.420	140 .00
	12.56.430	135 .00
	12.56.440¹	135 .00
	12.56.440A5	147 .00
	12.56.440A19	260 .00
	12.56.450	125 .00
	12.56.460	140 .00
	12.56.465	192 .00
	12.56.470	140 .00
	12.56.480	140 .00
	12.56.490	140 .00
	12.56.500	140 .00
	12.56.515	135 .00
	12.56.520	135 .00
	12.56.525	135 .00

Note: 1. With the exception of subsections 12.56.440A5 and A19 of this chapter.

C. Reduction Of Penalties: The civil penalties specified in subsection B of this section shall be subject to the following:

1. Any penalty that is paid within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be reduced by the sum of one hundred ten dollars ($110.00).

2. Any penalty that is paid within twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be reduced by the sum of seventy dollars ($70.00).

3. Any penalty that is paid within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be reduced by the sum of forty dollars ($40.00).

D. Receipt Of Notice: As used in this section, "receipt of notice" means the affixing of a notice to the vehicle alleged to have been employed in such unauthorized use, or by delivery of such notice to the owner or driver thereof.

E. Other Fees And Assessments: An administrative fee shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule shall be assessed for the city's cost of collecting past due debts. (Ord. 24-11, 2011)

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon first publication.

Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 12^th day of June, 2012.

Bill No. 33 of 2012.

Published: June 25, 2012.