A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 109-160 OF ARTICLE XVII, CHAPTER 109, PART 2, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF YONKERS RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Yonkers has adopted the above-mentioned legislation that amends the City Code to discourage double-parking Within the City of Yonkers, by increasing the penalties for illegal parking within the City of Yonkers, and by updating the maximum charges permitted for towing services and vehicle storage to reflect present and actual labor, equipment, costs, and effort for various towing services within the City of Yonkers.
Parking, standing, and stopping violations shall be punished as follows:
Type of Violation Fee
Expired meter (on street) $30
Over time, parking at a meter (on street) $30
Expired meter (off street) $30
Failed to activate meter (on street) $30
Over time, parking at a meter (off street) $30
Failed to activate meter (off street) $30
Parking in 2-meter spaces (on street) $50
Parking rear to meter (on street) $50
Parking in 2-meter spaces (off street) $50
Parking rear to meter (off street) $50
No parking $50
Over time parking, no meter $50
Parking in driveway, public or private $100
Parking within 30 feet of a stop sign $50
Parking within 10 feet of the crosswalk at the intersection $60
Parking in a loading zone $50
M/T 12 inches from curb, 2-way street $50
M/T 12 inches from curb, 1-way street $50
Parking left side to curb, 2-way street $50
Parking in the wrong direction, 2-way street $50
Parking in the wrong direction, 1-way street $50
Parking opposite the construction site $50
Improper parking $50
Parked rear to curb $50
Improper angle parking $50
Angle parking prohibited, 2-way street $50
Angle parking prohibited, 1-way street $50
Wheels not turned to the curb on the hill $50
Parking a trailer, semitrailer, tractor-trailer, tractor, house-on-wheels, bus, or school bus $500
Other Commercial vehicle/bus parking $50
Parked on bridge $50
Unattended vehicle $70
Parked at theater entrance $50
Parked on private property $50
Parked without lights $50
Inspection violations $50
Parked on entrance or exit ramps, state highway $50
Parked on state highway $50
Parked alongside curb cut $100
Parked for purpose of vehicle sale $50
Parked for vehicle repair, except emergency $125
Parked on highway with speed limit over 35 mph for purpose of selling frozen desserts $50
Parked within safety island $60
Parked within crosswalk $60
Parked within intersection $60
Parked on sidewalk $160
No standing $70
No stopping $70
No stopping, bus stop $50
Stopped on pavement $50
Registration violations $70
Unregistered motorcycle $70
Tab improperly on plate $70
License plate violations $90
No current license plate $90
Unauthorized license plate $90
Parked leaving L/T 10 feet roadway $90
Restricted area $70
Restricted area, parking lot $70
Restricted area, off street $70
Restricted, raceway parking $70
Obstructing traffic $90
Obstructing traffic, L/T 10 feet roadway $90
Double-parked $150
Double-parked commuting hours (Mon. – Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., excluding holidays) $100
Parked within 15 feet of fire hydrant $125
Parked in fire zone $90
Parked within 20 feet of fire station entrance $90
Parked in tow-away zone $90
Emergency snow removal $90
Parked in handicap space, no permit, on street $200
Parked in handicap space, no permit, off street $100
Abandoned vehicle $450
Abandoned vehicle in an emergency a designated emergency $500
All other parking violations, including violations of Article 32 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law $50
In the event that a respondent does not enter a plea or remit the fine due for a parking, standing or stopping violation as and when required by this chapter, then they shall pay a late payment penalty equal and in addition to the scheduled fine for the violation charged.
In the event that a vehicle is towed pursuant to this chapter, the owner or person entitled to possession of the vehicle shall pay a towing charge and a storage charge as set by the rules and regulations of the City of Yonkers. These charges shall be in addition to any fines or penalties for illegal stopping, standing, parking, abandonment or any other offense under this chapter. Towing and storage charges shall be paid as lawfully. No vehicle shall be released unless all towing and storage fees, outstanding parking violations, and related penalties are paid in full.
The following fees shall be the maximum charged for all passenger cars, regardless of weight, for either private towing or towing pursuant to roster call or impound:
A maximum charge of $350 for passenger vehicles, and $150 for mopeds
The above maximum charge shall include:
[1] Winching (if required)
[2] Use of dollies/skates
[3] Lockout service (if required)
[4] Shrink wrap application for broken or missing windows
Storage charges shall be at the rate of not more than $75 for each 24 hours or part thereof for passenger vehicles, and for mopeds, $35 for each 24 hours. All vehicles must be stored on the premises of the licensee, whether indoors or outdoors, and shall not be permitted on City streets. Truck and trailer storage
shall be at the rate of not more than $350 for small to medium size trucks and $550 for large trucks for each 24 hours or part thereof.
Administrative fees may be charged at a maximum rate of $100 for the retrieval of owner/lienholder information and mailing of certified letters to all relevant parties.
Heavy towing is a maximum charge of $750 per hour with a 2-hour minimum charge and $650 per hour thereafter.
The complete text of the ordinance is on file and may be examined at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 40 S. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
