§ 621-112. Permit for loading and unloading merchandise with vehicle perpendicular to curb.

(a)

In places where and at times when the stopping of vehicles for the loading or unloading of merchandise or materials is permitted by this Code, vehicles used for the transportation thereof may back into the curb to load or unload such merchandise or materials when an annual permit therefor has been issued to the owner of such vehicle by the board of public works, which permit may contain such reasonable special terms and conditions as the board may deem necessary for the safety and convenience of traffic.

(b)

The board of public works shall have the authority to issue to owners of trucks or vehicles subject to subsection (a) an annual permit allowing the owners of such vehicles the privilege of loading and unloading merchandise and materials while the vehicle is backed against the curb if, in the opinion of the board, the privilege is reasonably necessary to the conduct of the business of the owner, and shall state in the permit such reasonable special terms and conditions of its exercise as such officer may deem necessary for the safety and convenience of traffic. If traffic is unduly interfered with by the position of such vehicle operating under a permit, any police officer may order it to be moved or placed in a different position.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle for which a permit is required by this section to back the vehicle against the curb for the loading or unloading of merchandise or materials, unless the permit therefor has been issued, or in violation of any special terms or conditions thereof.

(d)

A permit issued under this section shall be either in the possession of the operator of the vehicle for which it is issued, or affixed to such vehicle, at the time any such vehicle is backed against the curb for the purpose of loading or unloading.

(Code 1975, § 29-257; G.O. 15, 2001, § 73)