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It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave standing on any public road, street, alley or municipal property a semi-truck or trailer, except for the commercial delivery or loading of cargo, and for such purpose the parking or standing shall be limited to a period not in excess of four (4) hours. “Semi-truck” is defined as any vehicle/trailer combination that has at least three (3) axles and is of the type commonly used for commercial transport purposes; “trailer,” as used herein, refers to a carrier used for cargo or commercial purposes and intended to be used in tandem with a tractor or motorized vehicle. (Ord. 12-3-91, 12-19-1991)

A. The chief of police, or an authorized representative or designee, after making reasonable effort to locate the owner, is empowered to effect removal and impoundment of a semi-truck or trailer that is in violation of this section, and the cost of removal and impoundment shall be charged to the owner or person claiming the impounded vehicle or trailer. (Ord. 12-3-91, 12-19-1991; amd. 2003 Code)

B. Nothing herein shall be construed to abrogate the provisions of the uniform fire code as adopted by the city in its application to semi-trucks or trailers hauling flammable products, and the parking of such vehicles shall be prohibited in the manner set forth therein. (Ord. 12-3-91, 12-19-1991)