ARTICLE IX

STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES

DIVISION 1.  GENERALLY

Sec. 23-324.  Parking prohibited.

        (a)   Near Fire Station:

                (1)   No person, firm, corporation or association, shall be permitted to park any motor vehicle in the area on the north side of East Hardy Street described as from the west side of the city fire department facility a distance of 54 feet in a westerly direction to a fire plug, thence north a distance of 30 feet to the gate to the city well house, thence east along the reservoir to the west wall of the city fire department facility, thence south 30 feet to the north line of East Hardy Street.  (Ord. 392A, §1.)

                (2)   This ordinance shall not apply to the parking of police, fire and emergency vehicles and fire department personnel.  (Ord. 392A, §2.)

                (3)   Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than ten ($10.00) dollars nor more than fifty ($50.00) dollars.  (Ord. 392A, §3.)  (See also section 23-143.)

        (b)   East side Jefferson Street fronting Phelps County Bank Parking Lot:

                (1)   Cars parking along the north part of the east curb fronting the Phelps County Bank parking lot reduce the visibility of the approaching traffic from the south for autos leaving the Phelps County Bank parking lot, and

                (2)   Painting a NO PARKING ZONE by use of a yellow curb of fifteen feet from the end of the curb fronting the Phelps County Bank Parking Lot will improve the visibility of approaching traffic from South Jefferson Street.  (Ord. 504)

Sec. 23-325. Prohibiting parking of motor vehicles on private parking lots.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to park, cause to be parked, or to enter for the purpose of parking any motor vehicle or other wheeled vehicle on any private parking lot in the City of St. James, MO as hereinafter defined.

(b) "Private parking lot" as used in this Section means any real estate within the City of St. James, Missouri designated as a private parking lot by the owner thereof and marked by sign or signs conspicuously posted at and or in the parking lot. Signs are to be of at least eighteen (18) inches by twelve (12) inches or larger lettering and contain the words "Private Parking Lot", or words of similar effect sufficient to give notice to the public of the use of the said real estate as a private parking facility.

"Unauthorized person" as used in this Section means any person not authorized by the owner of the lot either by private contract or by appropriate language on the posted sign referred to above such as "Parking limited to the customer of (name of owner or business) or words of similar effect.

(c) Upon written complaint to the police department of the City of St. James, Missouri, by the owner of the parking lot or by his agent or by an individual renting designated space in the private parking lot, the police department of the City of St. James, Missouri may cause the violating vehicle to be ticketed.

(d) Penalty. A person found guilty of violating this Section shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) and or ninety days in jail. (Ord. 880, §§1-4)

Secs. 23-326 to 23-329.  Reserved.

ARTICLE IX

STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES

DIVISION 2.  NO PARKING ZONES DESIGNATED

Sec. 23-330.  Bourbeuse Street.

        (a)   East side of Bourbeuse between Springfield and Eldon Streets:

                Hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to park along the east side of North Bourbeuse Street in the one block section between West Springfield and West Eldon Streets, being the block in front of City Hall.  (Ord. 373, §1.)

        Any person violating this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, or may proceed to the provisions of Ordinance No. 261 establishing a violations clerk and providing for the payment of non-moving offense.  (Ord. 373, §2; 1977 Code.)  (For penalty see Sec. 1-13.)

Sec. 23-331.  Meramec Street.

        (a)   Meramec Street between railroad tracks and Washington Street:

                It is further ordained by the city council that no parking shall be permitted on Meramec Street, on the pavement, between the railroad tracks (South side of track) to where said street intersects with Washington Street.  (Ord. 48, §7.)

Sec. 23-332.  Scioto Street.

        (a)   North side of Scioto adjacent to High School:

                Hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to park along the north side of East Scioto Street for a one block section, being the grounds of the John F. Hodge High School.  (Ord. 350, §1.)

        Any person violating this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, or may proceed to the provisions of Ordinance No. 261 establishing a violations clerk and providing for payment of a nonmoving offense.  (Ord. 350, §2;  1977 Code)  (For penalty see Sec. 1-13.)

        (b)   South side of Scioto Street beginning at Emory Street and extending eastwardly along the football field (City Park).

        WHEREAS: A number of residents residing on Scioto and Lois St., East of Emory Street have, in a petition, requested the NO PARKING ordinance, and;

        WHEREAS: the condition of double parking on Scioto, East of Emory, when individuals attend football games has closed entrance to the residents who live in the described area, and;

        WHEREAS: all lanes and streets must be open particularly in event of emergencies the request for an ordinance is justified.

        BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT THIS ORDINANCE BE ENACTED AND BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN IT.  (Ord. 525)

Sec. 23-333.  Sidney Street.

        (a)   South side of Sidney Street:

                Hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person to park along the south side of Sidney Street from Highway 68 to Highway "B".  (Ord. 307, §1.)

        Any person violating this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, or may proceed to the provisions of Ordinance No. 261 establishing a violations clerk and providing for payment of a nonmoving offense.  (Ord. 307, §2; 1977 Code)  (For penalty see Sec. 1-13.)

Sec. 23-334.  Springfield Street.

        (a)    There shall be "No Parking" on either side of Springfield Street from the junction of Springfield Street and Eldon west to the city limits.

        (b)     There shall be "No Parking" on the South side of Springfield Street between Bourbeuse Street and Maramec Street.

        (c)  Any person failing, neglecting, or refusing to comply with the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation with a fine of not more than $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail.  (Ord. 48; Ord. 156; Ord. 527; Ord. 623; Ord. 795)

Sec. 334.1 East side of Emory Street.

ESTABLISH A "NO PARKING - PICK UP AND DROP OFF ONLY" ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF EMORY STREET STARTING 30 FEET NORTH OF THE JOHNSON AND EMORY STREETS PROPERTY INTERSECT AND CONTINUING 90 FEET NORTH.

WHEREAS: This Ordinance shall be recorded as Section 23-334.1 in the St. James City Code of Ordinances.

WHEREAS: Any person failing, neglecting or refusing to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of St. James that The ordinance shall be accepted and authorize the mayor to sign it on this 3rd day of September, 2002. (Ord. 754)

Sec. 23-335.  Washington Street.

        (a)     (Ord. 48, §7.) (Repealed by Ord. 623)

Sec. 23-336.  West side of Home Drive.

        WHEREAS: A written request has been presented by the Administrator of the Missouri Veteran's Home to the City of St. James requesting the designation of the west side of Home Drive as a "NO PARKING AREA," and

        WHEREAS: Home Drive is the main entrance to the Veterans' Home for commercial vehicles, and

        WHEREAS: The street department supervisor has investigated the problem, reporting that the width of Home Drive is too narrow to permit parking on each side, and

        WHEREAS: The request is reasonable and justified.

        THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED THAT THE REQUEST BE GRANTED AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ITS APPROVAL THIS 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1989.  (Ord. 498)

Sec. 23-337.  James Boulevard.

        (a)   James Boulevard - No parking on the south side of James Boulevard between Jefferson and Seymour Streets:

                The two hour parking limit on the south side of James Boulevard from Jefferson to Seymour Street has not improved the crowded condition of the area, and

                Improvement of the situation seemingly can be secured with a No Parking Ordinance.  (Ord. 469, §§1-2; Ord. 513.)

Sec. 23-338.  West side of Highway 68 directly across from the John F. Hodge High School.

        WHEREAS: Parked cars along the west side of Highway 68 in front of John F. Hodge High School are obstructing the view of drivers pulling out on to Highway 68 from the alley.

        Be it therefore ordained by the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. James, Missouri that two "No Parking from here to alley" signs shall be placed on the west-side of Highway 68 across from John F. Hodge High School, one shall be placed fifteen feet north of the alley and another fifteen feet south of the alley in the Block between Hardy and Scioto Streets.  (Ord. 635)

Sec. 23-339.  Matlock Drive.

        Whereas: Hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to park their vehicle along either side of Matlock Drive.

        Whereas: There shall be "No Parking" signs placed on both sides of Matlock Drive.

        Whereas: Any person failing, neglecting, or refusing to comply with the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

        Be it therefore ordained that the above provisions be made as written and grant the Mayor the authorization to sign this Ordinance on this 6th day of November, 2000.  (Ord. 690)

Sec. 23-340.  Jefferson Street.

       (a) There shall be no parking on Jefferson Street between Scioto Street to Burchwood Drive.

       (b) Penalty. Any person failing, neglecting, or refusing to comply with the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation with a fine of not more than $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail. (Ord. 807; Ord. 814)