(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle in the parking lot or in a designated parking area of any Federally insured financial institution after normal business hours of such institution; provided, that such business hours are clearly and conspicuously posted at all entrances and exits to the parking lot or parking area. This prohibition shall not apply to the employees of the institution who are working after normal business hours.

(b) The Police Department of the City is authorized to remove vehicles parked in violation of subsection (a) of this section at the request of the management of the financial institution. Prior to towing, the manager or person in charge of the institution location shall sign any ticket or citation issued as a result of a violation of this section, and shall sign a hold-harmless agreement releasing the City from any liability as a result of the removal of the parked vehicle, and accepting responsibility for any damage to the vehicle. Any and all storage and towing fees shall be assessed and collected as provided for in TMC 10.25.050. (Code 1981 § 43-391. Code 1995 § 142-354.)