1996-41943-Ordinance No. 96-080 Recorded 11/12/19969F- 41Q3 REVIEWED
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESC TEgEPQU �EIORE N
An Ordinance Amending Title 10,
Vehicles and Traffic, of the
Deschutes County Code, and
Declaring an Emergency. * -
ORDINANCE NO. 96-080
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON,
ORDAINS as follows:
Section 1. Amendment. Deschutes County Code Title 10, Vehicles
and Traffic, is amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 2. Emergency. This ordinance being necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an
emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinance takes effect on its
passage.
Section 3. Codification. County Legal Counsel shall have the
authority to format the provisions contained herein in a manner that
will integrate them into the County Code consistent with the Deschutes
County Form and Style Manual for Board Documents. Such codification
shall include the authority to make such changes, to make changes in
numbering systems and to make such numbering changes consistent with
interrelated code sections. In addition, as part of codification of
these ordinances, County Legal Counsel may insert appropriate
legislative history reference. Any legislative history references
included herein are not adopted as part of the substance of this
ordinance, but are included for administrative convenience and as a
reference. They may be changed to correct errors and to conform to
proper style without action of the Board of County Commissioners.
DATED this 6th day of November, 1996.
B04RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTgS) COUNTY, OREGON
ATTEST: B SLAUGHTE
Recording Secret ry RO RT L. NIPPER,
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EXHIBIT A
Title 10. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 10.04.
TRAFFIC -CONTROL DEVICES
Chapter 10.05.
RIGHT OF WAY SIGNS
Chapter 10.12.
VEHICLE SIZE RESTRICTIONS
Chapter 10.16.
PARADES AND PROCESSIONS
Chapter 10.20.
VEHICLE NUISANCES - FORFEITURE
Chapter 10.24.
INVENTORY OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
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Chapter 10.04. TRAFFIC -CONTROL
DEVICES
10.04.010. Barriers and gates -Designated -
Statutory authority.
10.04.020. Barriers and gates -Installation
conditions.
10.04.010. Barriers and gates -Designated -
Statutory authority.
Barriers and gates on and across roads
and highways under the jurisdiction of the
county shall constitute 'official traffic -control
devices" within the meaning of Oregon
Revised Statues section 487.005. (Ord. 81-054
§ 1, 1981)
10.04.020. Barriers and gates -Installation
conditions.
Official traffic -control devices consistingof
barriers and gates on and across roads and
highways may be established by resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners upon and
across any road or highway under the
jurisdiction of the county for the purpose of
prohibiting motor vehicle traffic on the road
or highway beyond the barrier or gate so
established. (Ord. 81-054 § 2, 1981)
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Chapter 10.05. RIGHT OF WAY SIGNS
10.05.010.
Introduction.
10.05.020.
Definitions.
10.05.025.
Definition -Administrator.
10.05.030.
Definition -Applicant.
10.05.035.
Definition -Business sign (logo).
10.05.040.
Definition -Directional
10.05.110.
information.
10.05.045.
Definition -Directional sign.
10.05.050.
Definition -Erect or construct.
10.05.055.
Definition -Maintain.
10.05.060.
Definition-MUTCD.
10.05.065.
Definition -Qualified motorist
10.05.160.
business.
10.05.070.
Definition -Reconstruction.
10.05.075.
Definition -Responsible operator
10.05.010. Introduction.
This title is enacted to establish standards
and procedures for signs to be installed and
maintained within public rights of way which
fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of
County Commissioners, and which are
necessary to meet the needs of the motorist in
locating public recreational facilities and
services open to the general public. This title
shall be known as the Deschutes County Road
Right of Way Sign Ordinance. (Ord. 95-034 §
1, 1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part) 1990)
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10.05.020. Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this
chapter as set forth in 10.05.025-090. (Ord.
95-034 § 1,1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.025. Definition -Administrator.
"Administrator" means the Public Works
Director or his designee for Deschutes
County, Oregon. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part),
1990)
10.05.030. Definition -Applicant.
"Applicant" means a person or entity
applying for a permit to place signs, logos or
sign panels or supplemental sign panels within
the right of way. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part),
1990)
10.05.035. Definition -Business sign (logo).
"Business Sign (Logo)" means a separately
attached sign mounted on the sign panel to
show the brand, symbol, trademark or name,
or combination thereof, of services available.
(Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.040. Definition -Directional
information.
"Directional Information" means the name
of the business, service or activity, qualified
historical feature or qualified cultural feature
and other necessary information to direct the
motoring public to the business, service or
activity, placed on a tourist -oriented
directional sign. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.045. Definition -Directional sign.
"Directional Sign" means a sign identifying
and containing directional information to one
or more public services, to natural phenomena
or historic, cultural, scientific, educational or
religious sites or facilities, or to recreational
facilities open to the general public, including
marinas, boat ramps, camping facilities and
day recreation facilities. (Ord. 90-011 § 1
(part), 1990)
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or owner.
10.05.080.
Definition -Sign panel.
10.05.085.
Definition -Tourist -oriented
directional sign.
10.05.090.
Definition -Trailblazer.
10.05.100.
Prohibited Uses.
10.05.110.
Exemptions.
10.05.120.
Sign types.
10.05.130.
Application process.
10.05.140.
Composition.
10.05.150.
Fees -Installation and
maintenance.
10.05.160.
Criteria for specific information
panels.
10.05.170.
Spacing of signs and panels.
10.05.180.
Violation -Penalty.
10.05.190.
Nuisance Declared -Removal.
10.05.010. Introduction.
This title is enacted to establish standards
and procedures for signs to be installed and
maintained within public rights of way which
fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of
County Commissioners, and which are
necessary to meet the needs of the motorist in
locating public recreational facilities and
services open to the general public. This title
shall be known as the Deschutes County Road
Right of Way Sign Ordinance. (Ord. 95-034 §
1, 1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part) 1990)
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10.05.020. Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this
chapter as set forth in 10.05.025-090. (Ord.
95-034 § 1,1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.025. Definition -Administrator.
"Administrator" means the Public Works
Director or his designee for Deschutes
County, Oregon. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part),
1990)
10.05.030. Definition -Applicant.
"Applicant" means a person or entity
applying for a permit to place signs, logos or
sign panels or supplemental sign panels within
the right of way. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part),
1990)
10.05.035. Definition -Business sign (logo).
"Business Sign (Logo)" means a separately
attached sign mounted on the sign panel to
show the brand, symbol, trademark or name,
or combination thereof, of services available.
(Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.040. Definition -Directional
information.
"Directional Information" means the name
of the business, service or activity, qualified
historical feature or qualified cultural feature
and other necessary information to direct the
motoring public to the business, service or
activity, placed on a tourist -oriented
directional sign. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.045. Definition -Directional sign.
"Directional Sign" means a sign identifying
and containing directional information to one
or more public services, to natural phenomena
or historic, cultural, scientific, educational or
religious sites or facilities, or to recreational
facilities open to the general public, including
marinas, boat ramps, camping facilities and
day recreation facilities. (Ord. 90-011 § 1
(part), 1990)
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10.05.050. Definition -Erect or construct.
"Erect or construct" means to construct,
build, assemble, place, affix, attach, create,
paint, draw or in any way bring into being or
establish. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.055. Definition -Maintain.
"Maintain" includes painting or routine
repairs necessary to maintain the sign in a
neat, clean, attractive and safe condition, and
the term includes allowing to exist. (Ord.
90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.060. Definition-MUTCD.
"MUTCD" means the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices. (Ord. 90-011 § 1
(part), 1990)
10.05.065. Definition -Qualified motorist
business.
"Qualified Motorist Business" means a
business furnishing gas, food, lodging or
camping which has met the requirements of
these regulations for the placement of a logo
on a sign panel or supplemental sign panel.
(Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.070. Definition -Reconstruction.
"Reconstruction" means replacing a sign
totally or partially to increase its size or
performing any work, except maintenance
work, that alters or changes a sign. (Ord.
90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.075. Definition -Responsible operator
or owner.
"Responsible operator or owner" means
the owner in fee simple or a person or entity
who operates a motorist business and who has
authority to enter into an agreement relative
to matters covered by this title. (Ord. 95-034
§ 1, 1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.080. Definition -Sign panel.
"Sign panel" includes "motorist
informational signs," "specific informational
panel' and "logo signs." (Ord. 90-011 § 1
(part), 1990)
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10.05.085. Definition -Tourist -oriented
directional sign.
"Tourist -oriented directional sign" means
a sign panel with the name of a qualified
tourist -oriented business, service or activity, or
qualified historical feature or qualified cultural
feature together with directional information
erected in advance of or at an intersection.
(Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.090. Definition -Trailblazer.
"Trailblazer" means a small sign panel with
the type of motorist service offered and the
name, direction and distance to the qualified
motorist business. (Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part),
1990)
10.05.100. Prohibited Uses.
A sign or sign panel may not be erected or
maintained if it:
A. Interferes with, imitates or resembles
any official traffic control sign, signal or
device, or attempts or appears to attempt to
direct the movement of traffic.
B. Prevents the driver of a motor vehicle
from having a clear and unobstructed view of
official traffic control signs and approaching
or merging traffic.
C. Contains, includes or is illuminated by
any flashing, intermittent, revolving, rotating
or moving lights, or moves or has any
animated or moving parts.
D. Has any lighting, unless such lighting
is so effectively shielded as to prevent beams
or rays of light from being directed at any
portion of the main traveled way of a road, or
is of such low intensity as not to cause glare
or to impair the vision of the driver or
otherwise to interfere with the operation
thereof.
E. Is located upon a tree or painted or
drawn upon a rock or other natural feature.
F. Advertises or calls attention to an
activity or attraction no longer carried on.
G. Advertises activities that are illegal
under any state, federal or local law applicable
at the location of the sign or of the activities.
H. Is not maintained in a neat, clean and
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attractive condition and in good repair as
determined by the public works director or his
designee.
I. Is not able to withstand a wind
pressure of 20 pounds per square foot of
exposed surface.
J. Does not meet the requirements of
this title or the MUTCD. (Ord. 95-034 § 1,
1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.110. Exemptions.
The following signs are exempted under
this title:
A. Those traffic signs that are required
for traffic control and safety included in the
MUTCD.
B. Those portions of sign that intrude
into the public right of way that were granted
a permit under the Deschutes County Sign
Ordinance.
C. Temporary activity signs that are
granted a permit lasting less than 90 days
which otherwise are in compliance with the
terms of this ordinance, including parades, fun
runs, bicycle or pedestrian contests, political
signs or special public functions. (Ord. 95-034
§ 1, 1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.120. Sign types.
The following types of signs are allowed
under the terms of this title:
A. Type I - Qualified Motorist Business.
Tour route signs; tourist information signs;
public facility and service signs; commercial
businesses offering food, gas, lodging or
camping services; historic location signs;
federal, state and local recreational and
facility signs; and nonprofit institutions,
including churches and civic organizations.
B. Type II - Qualified Tourist -oriented
Business. Any legal, cultural, historical,
recreational, educational or entertaining
activity or a unique or unusual commercial or
nonprofit activity the major portion of whose
income or visitors are derived during its
normal business season from motorists not
residing in the immediate area of the activity.
(Ord. 95-034 § 1,1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1(part),
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1990)
10.05.130. Application process.
A. Application for a Type I or Type II
sign shall be made in writing addressed to the
Public Works Director for Deschutes County,
Oregon. It may be in letter form or on a
form prepared for such purpose by the
department. Information contained shall
include the following: the name, address and
telephone number of the owner or operator of
the business or service for which the sign is
intended; the reason for the sign; a description
of the location(s) for the sign; a description of
the information requested on the sign; and be
accompanied by the appropriate application
fee. Each business applicant shall also submit
a copy of the business' land use permit. The
administrator shall notify the appropriate
planning director of the application and
request review and comment on the
application.
B. Within 30 working days from the date
of receipt of the request for a sign, the
administrator shall respond in writing to the
applicant as to the adequacy of the
information received. Requests for signs that
do not comply with the provisions of this
chapter shall be denied by the administrator.
If the application is denied, the administrator
shall cite the appropriate section of the
ordinance or MUTCD pertinent to the
application.
C. Each application shall be accompanied
with the appropriate fee for processing. If the
application is approved, the applicant shall
make arrangements to have the department
install the sign and pay the required costs for
materials, labor and travel. Payment of such
costs and execution of a maintenance
agreement, along with not less than two year's
maintenance fees, shall be made in advance.
D. If the application is denied, the
applicant may appeal the decision as provided
in Title 22 of the Deschutes County Code.
(Ord. 95-034 § 1,1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part),
1990)
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10.05.140. Composition.
All signs installed under the terms of this
title shall be in compliance with the MUTCD;
A. Sign panels shall have a blue
background with a white reflectorized border
for all signs, except historical, cultural and
recreational which shall have a brown
background.
B. Logos shall have a blue background
with a white legend and border. The principal
legend should be at least equal in height to
the directional legend on the sign panel.
Where business identification symbols or
trademarks are used alone for a logo, the
border may be omitted, the symbol or
trademark shall be reproduced in the colors
and general shape consistent with customary
use and any integral legend shall be in
proportionate size. Messages, symbols and
trademarks which resemble any official traffic
control device are prohibited. The vertical
and horizontal spacing between logos on sign
panels shall not exceed eight inches and 12
inches respectively.
C. All directional arrows and all letters
and numbers used in the name of the type of
service and directional legend shall be white
and reflectorized.
D. Each logo shall be contained within a
24 -inch wide and 18 -inch high rectangular
background area, including border.
E. All letters used in the name of the
type of service on the sign panel shall be
four -inch capital letters.
F. Tourist -oriented directional signs shall
have a blue reflectorized background with a
white reflectorized border and message. The
intersection sign shall not exceed 18 inches in
height and 72 inches in length, and shall have
not more than two lines of legend, including a
separate direction arrow and the distance to
the facility to the nearest one-quarter mile.
The content of the legend shall be limited to
the identification of the business and shall not
include promotional advertising as determined
by the administrator.
A six-inch letter height shall be used.
Advance tourist -oriented directional signs
shall be the same as intersection
tourist -oriented directional signs, except that
in lieu of the directional arrow and mileage,
the sign shall include the directional word
information "ahead" or "next left" etc. as may
be required.
G. All directional arrows, letters and
numbers used in the name of the type of
service and the directional legend shall be
white and reflectorized.
H. Tourist -oriented directional signs are
to be located at intersections.
I. Notwithstanding the fact that a
tourist -oriented business meets all of the
eligibility requirements of this ordinance and
applicable provisions of the Deschutes County
Code, an application may be denied if it is
determined, after investigation by the
administrator, that adequate direction to the
business cannot be given by a reasonable
number of allowable tourist information
directional signs. (Ord. 95-034 § 1,1995; Ord.
90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.150. Fees -Installation and
maintenance.
A. All Type I and Type II signs, except
city, county, state and federal directional and
information signs, shall be required to
reimburse the county for the actual costs of
processing the application and the material
and labor required to construct, purchase,
locate, install and maintain a sign for an
applicant. A fee schedule shall be adopted
each budget year which sets forth the
department's fees which shall apply until
replaced by a new fee schedule.
B. All Type I and Type II signs shall be
installed, maintained and removed by the
county in accordance with the MUTCD and
this title. (Ord. 95-034 § 1, 1995; Ord. 90-011
§ 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.160. Criteria for specific information
panels.
A. Each qualified motorist business
identified on a sign panel shall have given
written assurance to the administrator of its
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conformity with all applicable laws concerning
the provisions of public accommodations
without regard to race, religion, color, sex or
national origin, and shall not be in breach of
the assurance.
B. The types of service permitted shall be
limited to: "Gas," which shall include fuel, oil,
tire repair, air and water, restroom facilities,
drinking water and telephone, with continuous
operations for a minimum of 12 hours a day,
six days a week. "Food" shall include,
continuous operations for a minimum of 12
hours a day, six days a week, restroom
facilities and telephone, with the primary
business of providing meals. "Lodging" shall
include, adequate sleeping accommodations,
modern sanitary facilities and drinking water.
"Camping" shall include, adequate parking
accommodations, modern sanitary facilities
and drinking water.
C. Panels shall be in the direction of
traffic. Successive sign panels shall be those
for "camping," "lodging," "food," and "gas," in
that order.
D. Riders with the words "diesel" or "LP
gas" or a rider containing both may be placed
on a sign panel underneath any gas logo if the
qualified motorist service business has diesel
or LP gas available during its hours of
operation. Such rider shall be 35 inches long
and seven inches high with six-inch letters.
The color shall be blue with white letters.
The combination rider shall be 52 inches long
and seven inches high with five -inch high
letters.
E. Each qualified tourist -oriented
business identified on a tourist -oriented
directional sign shall have given written
assurance to the administrator of its
conformity with all applicable laws concerning
the provisions of public accommodations
without regard to race, religion, color, sex or
national origin, and shall not be in breach of
that assurance.
F. Except for undeveloped cultural and
historic features, a qualified tourist -oriented
business shall have restroom facilities and
drinkingwater available; continuous operation
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at least six hours per day, six days a week
during its normal business season; a license
where required; and adequate parking
accommodations. (Ord. 95-034 § 1,1995; Ord.
90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.170. Spacing of signs and panels.
Spacing of sign panels and the placement
of directional signs shall be in accordance with
the MUTCD and in the judgment of the
administrator. In any case, the number of
signs, including directional signs, shall be the
minimum necessary to enable a motorist to
locate the tourist -oriented business or to
locate the public service. (Ord. 95-034 § 1,
1995; Ord. 90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.180. Violation -Penalty.
A. Any person, firm or corporation
erecting, constructing, reconstructing or
maintaining a business sign, directional sign,
tourist -oriented directional sign, trailblazer or
temporary activity sign in violation of the
provisions of this title constitutes a Class A
infraction and shall be punishable upon
conviction by a fine of not more than $500.00.
B. Each day of a violation described in
subsection A of this section constitutes a
separate offense and is punishable as a
continuing infraction under chapter 1.16 of
this code. (Ord. 95-034 § 1, 1995; Ord. 90-011
§ 1 (part), 1990)
10.05.190. Nuisance Declared -Removal.
A. Any sign maintained in violation of
this title constitutes a nuisance.
B. Nothing in this chapter shall be
construed to limit the authority of the county
road official pursuant to Oregon Revised
Statutes 368.945. (Ord. 95-034 § 1,1995; Ord.
90-011 § 1 (part), 1990)
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Chapter 10.12. VEHICLE SIZE
RESTRICTIONS
10.12.010. No restrictions on certain
vehicles.
10.12.020. Restricted use of certain roads.
10.12.030. Road closures
10.12.010. No restrictions on certain
vehicles.
Any combination of vehicles with an
overall length not exceeding 60 feet and an
overall width of eight feet six inches shall be
permitted continuous operation on all county
and local access roads. (Ord. 84-022 § 1, 1984)
10.12.020. Restricted use of certain roads.
If it is determined, following an
engineering study, that safe and efficient
operations are reduced, or movement of
combination vehicles permitted in section
10.12.010 presents hazards on specific roads,
the subject roadway or sections thereof be
listed as restricted by order of the Board of
County Commissioners, and such list shall be
filed with the County Clerk. (Ord. 84-022 § 2,
1984)
10.12.030. Road closures
Where county property, not generally open
for public use, is or has been used by
automobiles, motorcycles and other off-road
vehicles or bicycles for recreation or for other
purposes, and the county has a need to close
the property to this use, the county will notify
the general public of the intent to close in a
local paper of general circulation. The design
of the closure shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices, published by the
Federal Highway Administration, in terms of
signing and barricading. Permanent closures
shall consist of appropriate berms, ditches,
and obliteration of existing roads. The closure
design shall be in written form and approved
by the county engineer or county traffic
engineer. In no case shall ropes or cables be
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used to close the road or area. (Ord. 95-023
§ 1, 1995)
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Chapter 10.16. PARADES AND
PROCESSIONS
10.16.010.
Permit -Required for certain
activities.
10.16.020.
Permit -Application -Information
required.
10.16.030.
Permit -Issuance and route
approval conditions.
10.16.040.
Appeal procedure.
10.16.050.
Permit -Revocation conditions.
10.16.060.
Offenses against parade
activities.
10.16.070.
Funeral processions.
10.16.080.
Violation -Penalty.
10.16.010. Permit -Required for certain
activities.
No person shall organize or participate in
a parade which may disrupt or interfere with
traffic without obtaining a permit. A permit
shall always be required of a procession of
people utilizing the public right of way and
consisting of 15 or more persons or five or
more vehicles. (Ord. 86-069 § 1, 1986)
10.16.020. Permit -Application -Information
required.
A. Applications for parade permits shall
be made to the county sheriff at least 15 days
prior to the intended date of the parade,
unless the time limit is waived.
B. Applications shall include the
following information:
1. The name and address of the person
responsible for the proposed parade;
2. The date of the proposed parade;
3. The desired route, including
assembling
points;
4. The number of persons, vehicles and
animals which will be participating in the
parade;
5. The proposed starting and ending
time.
C. The application shall be signed by the
person designated as chairman. (Ord. 86-069
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§ 2 (A), (B), 1986)
10.16.030. Permit -Issuance and route
approval conditions.
A. If the sheriff, upon receipt of the
application, determines that the parade can be
conducted without endangering public safety
and without seriously inconveniencing the
general public, he shall approve the route and
issue the permit.
B. If the sheriff determines that the
parade cannot be conducted without
endangering public safety or seriously
inconveniencing the general public, he may:
1. Propose an alternate route;
2. Propose an alternate date;
3. Refuse to issue a parade permit.
C. The sheriff shall notify the applicant of
his decision within five days of receipt of the
application.
D. If the sheriff proposes alternatives or
refuses to issue a permit, the applicant shall
have the right to appeal its decision to the
Board of County Commissioners. (Ord. 86-069
§ 2 (C) -(F), 1986)
10.16.040. Appeal procedure.
A. An applicant may appeal the decision
of the sheriff by filing a written appeal with
the Board of County Commissioners within
five days after the sheriff has proposed
alternatives or refused to issue a permit.
B. The Board of County Commissioners
shall schedule a hearing date following the
filing of the written appeal, and shall notify
the applicant of the date and time that he may
appear, either in person or by representative.
(Ord. 86-069 § 3, 1986)
10.16.050. Permit -Revocation conditions.
The sheriff may revoke a parade permit if
circumstances clearly show that the parade can
no longer be conducted consistent with public
safety. (Ord. 86-069 § 5, 1986)
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10.16.060. Offenses against parade
activities.
A. No person shall unreasonably interfere
with a parade or parade participant.
B. No person shall operate a vehicle that
is not part of a parade between the vehicles or
persons comprising a parade. (Ord. 86-069 §
4, 1986)
10.16.070. Funeral processions.
A. A permit shall not be required to
conduct a funeral procession.
B. The procession shall proceed to the
place of internment by the most direct route
which is both legal and practicable.
C. The procession shall be accompanied
by adequate escort vehicles for traffic -control
purposes.
D. All motor vehicles in the procession
shall be operated with their lights turned on.
E. No person shall unreasonably interfere
with a funeral procession.
F. No person shall operate a vehicle that
is not part of the procession between the
vehicles of a funeral procession. (Ord. 86-069
§ 6, 1986)
10.16.080. Violation -Penalty.
Violation of any provision of this chapter
is a Class B infraction. (Ord. 86-069 § 7, 1986)
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Chapter 10.20". INVENTORY OF 0156-0293
IMPOUNDED
VEHICLES
10.20.010.
Purpose.
10.20U, .020.
Definitions.
10.20.025.
Definition -Impounded
vehicle.
10.2A .030.
Inventories.
10.20.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to
provide authority for peace officers to conduct
inventories of impounded vehicles. Such
inventories are necessary to protect private
property while in police custody, to reduce or
prevent the assertion of false claims for lost or
stolen property, and to protect people and
property from any hazardous condition or
instrumentality that may be associated with
the vehicle. (Ord. 94-054 § 1, 1994)
10.29.020. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, unless
otherwise apparent from the context, certain
words and phrases used in this chapter are
defined as set forth in 10.20.25 (Ord. 95-034 §
1, 1995)
10.20..025. Definition -Impounded
vehicle.
"Impounded vehicle" means any motor
vehicle that is taken into custody by a peace
officer for noninvestigatory reasons (e.g.,
abandoned or unlawfully parked vehicles,
etc.). This division shall not apply to vehicles
seized as evidence or seized for forfeiture
purposes. (Ord. 95-034 § 1,1995; Ord. 94-054
§ 1, 1994)
10.20#.030. Inventories.
Any peace officer who impounds a motor
vehicle shall conduct an inventory of said
motor vehicle as soon as practical.
Inventories of impounded vehicles under this
division shall be conducted according to the
policies and procedures of the law
enforcement agency. (Ord. 94-054 § 1, 1994)
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