The intent of this chapter is to promote the safety, convenience, comfort and common welfare of the public by providing minimum standards to regulate vehicle parking in a safe and efficient manner, to avoid the unnecessary congestion and interference with public rights-of-way, to reduce traffic hazards, and to provide safe operation of traffic circulation. (Ord. 06-017 § 3, 2006; Ord. 05-036 § 4, 2005)