§ 118-158. Parking meters.

(a)

Parking meter zones may be established by the board of commissioners.

(b)

All parking meter zones are Monday through Sunday and shall be in force 24-hours a day.

(c)

Such meters shall provide for maximum time limits and fees as indicated on each meter. The maximum time limits and fees at parking meters may vary from zone to zone. Such time limits and fees shall be determined by the board of commissioners.

(d)

No person shall park any motor vehicle in any area where a parking meter is installed for a longer period of time than has been paid for or the maximum time indicated on the meter.

(e)

When a violation as described in section 118-158(d) occurs, a citation for overtime parking shall be issued and a fine of $50.00 shall be imposed and/or the vehicle may be booted or towed.

(f)

If the mandatory $50.00 fine set out in section 118-158(e) is not paid in full within 14 days of the issuance of the citation, the fine shall increase from $50.00 to $100.00.

(g)

If the $100.00 fine set out in section 118-158(f) is not paid in full within 45 days of the issuance of the citation, the fine shall increase from $100.00 to $200.00.

(h)

The violator may appeal the citation through appropriate filing with magistrate court.

(i)

If magistrate court determines violation of section 118-158 occurred, penalties for violations shall be punished as set out by state law under O.C.G.A. § 15-10-60.

(j)

In no instance shall the fee for removing a boot from a vehicle cost more than $75.00.

(k)

The county may enter into an agreement with a vendor(s) for revenue collection and enforcement of parking meter zones. Such agreements shall be approved by the board of commissioners.

(Amd. of 10-24-17)