Panguitch City Ordinance 2023-2 Parking Restrictions at PES
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Event Start Date & Time
October 24, 2023 05:45 PM
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PANGUITCH CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2023-2
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE PARKING ON 100 SOUTH STREET BETWEEN 100 WEST AND 300 WEST AND 200 WEST STREET BETWEEN CENTER STREET AND 100 SOUTH IN PANGUITCH, STATE OF UTAH.
WHEREAS, the City of Panguitch desires to assure that safety is addressed at the Panguitch Elementary; and
WHEREAS, currently, there are no penalties or City guidance in regards to pick up and drop at the Elementary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, as the governing body of the City of Panguitch, State of Utah, specifically finds that it is in the best interest of the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Panguitch to address this parking issue.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PANGUITCH CITY, GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS:
The City Council of Panguitch hereby enacts this ordinance to address traffic congestion and safety concerns during specific hours and days on 100 South Street between 100 West and 300 West and on 200 West Street between Center Street and 100 South within the city limits. The Council finds that restricting parking during these times will improve traffic flow and enhance safety in this area.
Section 2. PARKING RESTRICTIONS:
(a) No person shall park, stop, or leave standing any vehicle on the North side of 100 South Street between 100 West and 300 West or on 200 West Street between Center Street and 100 South (Panguitch Elementary) for the purpose of dropping off or picking up a student.
(b) Parking on these streets is allowed at all other times.
Section 3. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES:
(a) Violation of this ordinance shall be considered an infraction, and violators may be subject to penalties as defined by the city's parking enforcement regulations.
(b) The current fine for a parking violation is $150.
Section 4: SEVERABILITY:
If any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid or inoperative by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall not be affected thereby and effect shall be given to the intent manifested by the portion held invalid or inoperative.
Section 5: PARAGRAPH HEADINGS:
The paragraph headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be considered in the interpretation of this Ordinance.
Section 6: REPEALER:
Any previously enacted ordinances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed, but only to the extent that they are inconsistent with this ordinance. The repealer shall not, however, be construed to revive any ordinance heretofore repealed.
Section 7: EFFECTIVE DATE:
The City Council of Panguitch City, State of Utah, has determined that the public health, safety and welfare requires that this Ordinance take effect immediately. Therefore, this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED and ORDAINED this 24 day of October, 2023
PANGUITCH CITY:
By:_______________________________
KIM SOPER, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
TYRISSA HOWELL
Clerk
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