§ 31-128. Purpose.

The governing body finds and declares that the provisions of this division are enacted for the following reasons:

(a)

To reduce hazardous traffic conditions resulting from the use of streets within the below described district for long term storage parking of vehicles by persons not residing within the district;

(b)

To protect the residents of the below described district from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their residence because of long term storage parking by persons not residing within the district;

(c)

To promote efficiency in the maintenance of streets in the below described residential district in a clean and safe condition:

(d)

To preserve the value of the property in the below described residential district;

(e)

To promote traffic safety and the safety of children and other pedestrians in the below described residential district;

(f)

To forestall dangers arising from the blocking of fire lanes, hydrants and other facilities required by emergency vehicles, both in reaching victims and in transporting them to hospitals;

(g)

To facilitate the movement of traffic in the event of accidents and other disasters; and

(h)

To promote the peace, comfort, convenience and welfare of inhabitants of the city.

(Ord. No. 3900, § 1, 12-1-81)