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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1455 ORDINANCE N0. 1455 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 5 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 17 REGULATING TRUCK PARKING ON CITY STREETS AND CONTROLLING REFRIGERATED TRUCKS WHEREAS, the parking of larger trucks and truck tractors on the streets of Canton interferes with normal vehicular movement on the streets; and, WHEREAS, the parking of larger trucks and truck tractors on the streets of Canton would, in many instances, violate the zoning ordinances of the City; and, WHEREAS, the parking of larger trucks and truck tractors on the streets of Canton creates problems of visibility for street users, interferes with snow removal, street sweeping and general upkeep of the streets; and, WHEREAS, the prolonged operation of the motors of trucks and truck tractors or refrigerated trucks causes noises and fumes which interfere with the sleep and activities of others; and, WHEREAS, the City of Canton has no obligation to provide parking on-street or off-street for larger trucks, truck tractors or refrigerated trucks. HOW, TFIEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows: 1. That the Canton City Council hereby finds the foregoing recitals to be fact. 2. That Title 9, Chapter 5 of the Canton City Code shall be amended by adding Section 17 to read as follows: "9-5-17: TRUCK PARKING AND REFRIGERATED TRUCK CONTROL: A. Definitions: The term "larger truck" shall mean any motor truck with a D license or larger. The term "truck tractor" shall mean any motor truck designed to pull a semi trailer. The term "refrigerated truck" shall mean a truck or trailer or other movable container which is refrigerated by means of an internal combustion engine as its source of power. The term "bus" shall mean a motor vehicle other than a commuter van, designed for carrying more ~han 10 persona B. No person shall park, leave or store any larger truck, truck tractor, bua or refrigerated truck on the streets of the City of Canton, Illinois except under the following circumstances: 1. When a bona fide delivery is being made for the reasonable time required. 2. Where the vehicle is mechanically disabled for the reasonable time required to remove same for repair. C. No person may park, leave or store any refrigerated truck while its refrigeration engine is operating or any truck or truck tractor with its engine running except when parked in an area zoned for such purpose and more than 500 feet from any zoned residential area. D. Penalty: Any person, firm, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than $75.00 nor more than $500.00 or be incarcerated in a penal institution for a period of time not to exceed thirty days, or both. Each day or portion thereof that a violation is allowed to exist shall constitute a separate offense." 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and approval by the Mayor thereof. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, at a regular meeting this 21st day of MMaarr , 1995 . AYES; Aldermen Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Phillips, Molleck. NAYS: None, ABSENT :Aldermen (~apman , P4ay , coat' . APPROVED: Donald E. Edwards, Mayor ATTEST: _ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~~ ancy White , City Clerk.