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A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. C. D. E. Louisville, Colorado, Code of Ordinances >> TITLE 10 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC >> Chapter 10.18 - PARKING PERMIT ZONES AND LOTS >> Chapter 10.18 - PARKING PERMIT ZONES AND LOTS Sec. 10.18.010. - City manager authorized to designate permit zones and lots. Sec. 10.18.020. - Posting of signs and compliance required. Sec. 10.18.030. - Permits and regulations. Sec. 10.18.010. - City manager authorized to designate permit zones and lots. The city manager is authorized to designate those portions of streets and those public parking lots within commercially zoned areas of the city's downtown which shall be parking permit zones or lots, and is authorized to prohibit or limit the duration of parking within such zones or lots by persons who do not hold permits. In making any such designation the city manager shall consider: The extent of existing parking congestion; The extent of hazardous traffic conditions created by the existing parking congestion; Whether such designation and permit system will foster equitable use of the on-street and off-street public parking space within the zone or lot; The public interest to be served by such designation; and Any other factors or information relevant to such designation. The city manager is authorized to designate those portions of streets within residentially zoned areas of the city's downtown which shall be residential parking permit zones, and is authorized to prohibit or limit the duration of parking within such zones by persons who do not hold permits. In making any such designation of a residential parking permit zone, the city manager shall consider: The extent of existing parking congestion; The extent of hazardous traffic conditions created by the existing parking congestion; Whether such designation will further protect the residential area from polluted air, excessive noise and trash; Whether such designation will protect residents of those areas from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their residences; Whether such designation will preserve the residential character and the value of the property in the area; The extent to which parking spaces in the area are occupied during business or other hours; The extent to which parked vehicles are registered to persons apparently not residing in the area; The public interest to be served by such designation; and Any other factors or information relevant to such designation. In making any designation of a parking permit zone or lot under subsection A or B, above, the city manager shall also determine the need for reasonable public access to parking in the zone or lot, and the manner and extent that it should be provided, along with all hours and days on which parking permit restrictions shall apply. If determined necessary or appropriate by the city manager, such restrictions may be applied on weekends and legal holidays. Prior to making any designation of a parking permit zone or lot, the city manager may notice and hold such public meetings as deemed advisable to assist in formulating a designation, and shall provide public notice of a designation prior to its effective date. For purposes of this chapter, the Downtown Louisville area within which the city manager is authorized to designate parking permit zones or lots includes all of Downtown Louisville, as defined in chapter 17.08 of Page 1of 2Municode 2/19/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13149&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f%2flibrary.muni... 24