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Ordinance No. 33 of 2012
(Amending Section 12.56.550, Salt Lake City Code, revising provisions governing imposition of
penalties for the unauthorized use of streets, parking lots, and other areas.)
An ordinance amending Section 12.56.550, Salt Lake City Code, regarding the penalties
imposed for the unauthorized use of bus stops and taxi stands.
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City (the "City") has provided and clearly marked designated bus
stops and taxi stands within the City; and
WHEREAS, the unauthorized or improper use of such bus stops and taxi stands inhibits
the orderly flow of traffic and impairs the ability of bus and taxi passengers, including
passengers with limited physical mobility, to access and use the City's sidewalks and walkways;
and
WHEREAS, the City has, through Salt Lake City Code § 12.56.360, prohibited the
unauthorized or improper use of such bus stops and taxi stands; and
WHEREAS, a significant number of unauthorized vehicles continue to improperly use
and occupy such bus stops and taxi stands; and
WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council has determined that the following ordinance
promotes the best interests of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah,
as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 12.56.550 of the Salt Lake City Code be amended as follows:
12.56.550: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF STREETS, PARKING LOTS AND OTHER
AREAS; PENALTIES:
A. Violation:
1. Any person engaging in the unauthorized use of streets, parking lots or other areas as
provided under this chapter, within the city, shall be liable for a civil penalty. Any
penalty assessed in subsection B of this section may be in addition to such other penalties
as may be provided in this title.
2. "Unauthorized use of streets" means a violation of any restriction or prohibition
contained in this chapter or its successor.
B. Civil Penalties: Civil penalties shall be imposed as follows:
Section Of This Chapter Penalty
12.56.040 $140 .00
12.56.050 135 .00
12.56.080 150 .00
12.56.100 135 .00
12.56.110 135 .00
12.56.120 260 .00
12.56.130 260 .00
12.56.150 125 .00
12.56.180 135 .00
12.56.190 125 .00
12.56.205F 160 .00
12.56.210 135 .00
12.56.235 135 .00
12.56.240 140 .00
12.56.250 135 .00
12.56.290 135 .00
12.56.300 140 .00
12.56.302 125 .00
12.56.303 125 .00
12.56.304 125 .00
12.56.310 140 .00
12.56.330 140 .00
12.56.350 135 .00
12.56.360 210 .00
12.56.380 140 .00
12.56.390 135 .00
12.56.400 135 .00
12.56.410 135 .00
12.56.420 140 .00
12.56.430 135 .00
12.56.4401 135 .00
12.56.440A5 147 .00
12.56.440A19 260 .00
12.56.450 125 .00
12.56.460 140 .00
12.56.465 192 .00
12.56.470 140 .00
12.56.480 140 .00
12.56.490 140 .00
12.56.500 140 .00
12.56.515 135 .00
12.56.520 135 .00
12.56.525 135 .00
Note: 1. With the exception of subsections 12.56.440A5 and A19 of this chapter.
C. Reduction Of Penalties: The civil penalties specified in subsection B of this section shall be
subject to the following:
1. Any penalty that is paid within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of notice shall be
reduced by the sum of one hundred ten dollars ($110.00).
2. Any penalty that is paid within twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of notice shall
be reduced by the sum of seventy dollars ($70.00).
3. Any penalty that is paid within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of notice shall
be reduced by the sum of forty dollars ($40.00).
D. Receipt Of Notice: As used in this section, "receipt of notice" means the affixing of a notice
to the vehicle alleged to have been employed in such unauthorized use, or by delivery of such
notice to the owner or driver thereof.
E. Other Fees And Assessments: An administrative fee shown on the Salt Lake City
consolidated fee schedule shall be assessed for the city's cost of collecting past due debts.
(Ord. 24-11, 2011)
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 12 day of June
2012.
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