[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Islesboro as indicated in
article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Shore areas, piers and floats — See Ch. 142.
[Adopted 3-11-1992]
A.
The purpose of this article is to prevent damage to Town ways and
bridges in the Town of Islesboro which may be caused by vehicles of
excessive weight, to lessen safety hazards and the risk of injury
to the traveling public, to extend the life expectancy of Town ways
and bridges, and to reduce the public expense of their maintenance
and repair.
B.
This article is adopted pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3009
and 29-A M.R.S.A. §§ 2388 and 2395.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
[Amended 6-6-2012]
The definitions contained in Title 29-A of the Maine Revised
Statutes Annotated shall govern the construction of words contained
in this article. Any words not defined therein shall be given their
common and ordinary meaning.
A.
The Board of Selectmen, the Road Commissioner or authorized agent
may, either permanently or seasonally, impose such restrictions on
the gross registered weight of vehicles as may, in their judgment,
be necessary to protect the traveling public and prevent abuse of
the highways, and designate the Town ways and bridges to which the
restrictions shall apply.
B.
Whenever notice has been posted as provided herein, no person may
thereafter operate any vehicle with a gross registered weight in excess
of the restriction during any applicable time period on any way or
bridge so posted unless otherwise exempt as provided herein.
C.
The notice shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
the name of the way or bridge, the gross registered weight limit,
the time period during which the restriction applies, the date on
which the notice was posted, and the signatures of the municipal officers.
D.
The notice shall be conspicuously posted at each end of the restricted
portion of the way or bridge in a location clearly visible from the
travel way. Whenever a restriction expires or is lifted, the notices
shall be removed wherever posted. Whenever a restriction is revised
or extended, existing notices shall be removed and replaced with new
notices.
E.
No person may remove, obscure or otherwise tamper with any notice
so posted except as provided herein.
The following vehicles are exempt from this article:
A.
Any two-axle vehicle while delivering home heating fuel;
B.
Any vehicle while engaged in highway maintenance or repair under
the direction of the state of Town;
C.
Any emergency vehicle (such as firefighter apparatus or ambulances)
while responding to an emergency;
D.
Any school transportation vehicle while transporting students;
E.
Any public utility vehicle while providing emergency service or repairs;
and
F.
Any vehicle whose owner or operator holds a valid permit from the
Board of Selectmen as provided herein.
A.
The owner or operator of any vehicle not otherwise exempt as provided
herein may apply in writing to the Board of Selectmen for a permit
to operate on a posted way or bridge notwithstanding the restriction.
The Board of Selectmen may issue a permit only upon all of the following
findings:
(1)
No other route is reasonably available to the applicant;
(2)
It is a matter of economic necessity and not mere convenience that
the applicant use the way or bridge; and
(3)
The applicant has tendered cash, a bond or other suitable security
running to the Town in an amount sufficient, in its judgment, to repair
any damage to the way or bridge which may reasonably result from the
applicant's use of same.
B.
Even if the Board of Selectmen make the foregoing findings, it need
not issue a permit if it determines the applicant's use of the
way or bridge could reasonably be expected to create or aggravate
a safety hazard or cause substantial damage. The Board may also limit
the number of permits issued or outstanding as may, in its judgment,
be necessary to preserve and protect the highways.
C.
In determining whether to issue a permit, the Board of Selectmen
shall consider the following factors:
(1)
The gross registered weight of the vehicle;
(2)
The current and anticipated conditions of the way or bridge;
(3)
The number and frequency of vehicle trips proposed;
(4)
The cost and availability of materials and equipment for repairs;
(5)
The extent of use by other exempt vehicles; and
(6)
Such other circumstances as may, in their judgment, be relevant.
D.
The Board of Selectmen may issue permits subject to reasonable conditions,
including but not limited to restrictions on the actual load weight
and the number or frequency of vehicle trips, which shall be clearly
noted on the permit.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
This article shall be administered and may be enforced by the
Board of Selectmen or its duly authorized designee (such as Road Commissioner,
Codes Enforcement Officer or law enforcement officer).
A.
Any violation of this article shall be a civil infraction subject
to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000. Each violation
shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition to any fine, the Town
may seek restitution for the cost of repairs to any damaged way or
bridge and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
B.
Prosecution shall be in the name of the Town and shall be brought
in the Maine District Court.
This article may be amended by the Board of Selectmen at any
properly noticed meeting.
[Adopted 3-25-2003; amended 5-17-2006; 11-1-2006; 4-30-2008; 6-16-2011; 7-20-2011]
A.
The purpose of this article is to regulate and control parking in
the Town of Islesboro in order to reduce congestion, prevent obstruction
of ferry lanes, roads, and parking areas, and to prevent vehicles
from obstructing snow removal activity.
B.
Authority to enact this article is conferred by 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3009.
A.
The areas of Grindle Point to which these regulations apply are:
(1)
Entire parking lot area;
(2)
Entire pier area;
(3)
The road shoulder, marsh side from the Row #3 ferry line marker to
the eastern most parking regulations sign (No Parking Between Signs),
approximately 1,360 feet.
(4)
Water side between the parking regulation signs, up around the corner,
approximately 215 feet;
(5)
Adjacent to the boat launching ramp shore area from the very-low-tide
line to the parking lot itself.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Those vehicles primarily used for commercial purposes; and/or
a vehicle showing business-related advertising/lettering on its side.
Any day of the week, 6:01 a.m. to 5:29 p.m.
Those individuals paying real estate or personal property
taxes or vehicle excise taxes to the Town of Islesboro.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
Any night of the week, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Spruce, Warren, 700 Acre, Minot, Middle, Job and Lime Islands.
From approximately 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
A parking area of approximately 18 feet by eight feet in
size, and usually located by white lines.
Those vehicles primarily used for personal use.
June 15 through September 1.
From September 2 until June 14 of the following year, or
when plowing operations are occurring.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
A.
No parking at any time is permitted on the marsh side between the
end of the guardrail heading east to the last parking regulation sign.
B.
No parking at any time is permitted on the water side between the
no-parking signs on the road curve and in the intertidal/beach area
adjacent to the boat launching ramp.
C.
There will be no overnight parking of any kind in marked Section
G, year-round. (Section G is the parking directly adjacent to the
lawn and stretches between the Sailor's Museum and the ferry
terminal building.)
D.
During the summer season, no vehicle shall be parking within the
regulated area in the same parking slot for more than 24 hours with
the following exceptions:
(1)
The Town Office, on request, shall issue an exemption placard to
each household on the outer islands which shall be hung on the rearview
mirror of the vehicle for which the exemption is requested. Up to
two placards per household can be issued. At the time of the request,
vehicles registration numbers must be written on the exemption placard
as the placard is valid for those vehicles only.
E.
During the summer season, the following sticker regulations apply:
(1)
Placards (one per vehicle) will only be issued at the Town Office.
The vehicle must be present at the Town Office and available for viewing
verification by Town Office employees when the placards are issued
for it. Placards must be placed in their designated location at time
of issuing.
(2)
Personal placards are vehicle (registration) specific. Commercial
placards are business specific.
(3)
There will be an unlimited number of Island personal placards issued
per household. Off-Island personal placards are limited to one per
person.
(4)
Island commercial placards are limited to two per business. off-Island
commercial placards are limited to one per business.
(5)
During days, placards are not required on any vehicles in the regulated
areas.
(6)
During nights, only vehicles with placards are allowed in the regulated
areas.
(7)
If more than three tickets are issued on any one placard during the
summer season, the placard will be revoked and will not be reissued
until the next June 15. If the placard (vehicle) is then found in
any regulated areas at any time, that vehicle will be towed.
(8)
Motorcycle class vehicles (motorcycles/moped/bicycles) and trailers
are not required to affix a placard to them unless they are taking
up the space (slot) of a vehicle.
F.
During the winter season, no overnight parking is permitted in the
Grindle Point parking area on the road shoulder, marsh side, from
the Row #3 ferry line marker to the corner telephone pole by the Phillips
property, in the ferry line parking area, and in the short-term parking
area immediately adjacent to the ferry waiting lines.
G.
During the winter season, owners of vehicles which are left for more
than two weeks in regulated areas where such parking is not otherwise
prohibited shall provide the Town Office with a description of the
vehicle, the name of an individual to contact in case of emergency,
and written authorization to tow the vehicle, together with acknowledgment
of responsibility for reimbursing the Town for the cost of towing.
H.
During the winter season, the Town may impose a ban on all parking
in the ferry line parking area and all center parking areas. Notice
of the parking ban may be given by public posting, radio announcements,
posting of flyers and by erecting temporary signs in the area affected.
I.
Vehicular parking on the Grindle Point Pier shall not exceed two
consecutive hours.
J.
The Public Safety Officer or, in his or her absence, either a duly
authorized law enforcement officer or the Town Manager, may cause
vehicles which have been parking in violation of the twenty-four-hour
limit or which are creating a safety hazard or interfering with plowing,
to be removed at the owner's or operator's expense.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
K.
The Public Safety Officer, or in his or her absence, either a duly
authorized law enforcement officer or the Town Manager, may impose
a ban on parking in any of the regulated areas when deemed necessary
for safety reasons.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
L.
One reserved parking spot for a Central Maine Power vehicle, as designated
on the revised map Attachment A.
[Added 6-29-2015]
Signs may be erected at the direction of the Town Manager designating
the regulated areas and giving notice of the parking restrictions
which have been imposed within the areas in question. These parking
control signs shall constitute the official designation of the areas
which are subject to these regulations. Anyone who tampers with or
removes an official parking sign shall be guilty of a civil violation
and subject to a civil penalty of no more than $1,000.
The Board of Selectmen shall establish fees for stickers. (See
Attachment B for sticker fees effective with adoption of this chapter.[1])
[1]
Editor's Note: Attachment B is included at the end of this
chapter.
A.
Violation of any of the restrictions imposed by this article shall constitute a civil violation as provided by 30-A M.R.S.A § 3009, Subsection C. Owners and operators of vehicles which have been parked in violation of this article are jointly and severally responsible for the consequences of the violation.
B.
The Public Safety Officer, the Town Manager, or any duly authorized
law enforcement officer may issue a notice of the violation of any
provision of this article. The notice of violation may be affixed
to the vehicle in question or delivered or mailed to the owner or
operator of the vehicle.
C.
If more than three tickets are issued on any one sticker during the
summer season, then the sticker will be revoked and will not be reissued
until next June 15. If the stickered vehicle is then found in any
regulated areas at any time, that vehicle will be towed.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
D.
Violations.
(1)
With sticker attached to vehicle: Initial violations shall be punishable
by a civil penalty of $25 payable to the Town of Islesboro at the
Town Office.
(2)
Without sticker attached to vehicle: Initial violations shall be
punishable by a civil penalty of $125 payable to the Town of Islesboro
at the Town Office.
E.
Any vehicle which has been parked in violation of this article resulting
in a civil penalty of $100 or $350 may be removed by the Town. In
order to recover any such towed vehicle, the owner or operator shall
reimburse the cost of towing and storage in addition to the civil
penalty of $100 or $350. Any person who removes a vehicle which has
been towed and placed in Town custody without permission shall be
subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 in addition to the cost of towing
and storage.
F.
Any civil violation of this article may be prosecuted in the District
Court by the Public Safety Officer, duly authorized law enforcement
officer or other authorized Town official on behalf of the Town of
Islesboro.
