[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.
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.
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).
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]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL USE
Those vehicles primarily used for commercial purposes; and/or
a vehicle showing business-related advertising/lettering on its side.
DAY
Any day of the week, 6:01 a.m. to 5:29 p.m.
ISLAND RESIDENT
Those individuals paying real estate or personal property
taxes or vehicle excise taxes to the Town of Islesboro.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
NIGHT
Any night of the week, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
OUTER ISLANDS
Spruce, Warren, 700 Acre, Minot, Middle, Job and Lime Islands.
PARKING SLOT
A parking area of approximately 18 feet by eight feet in
size, and usually located by white lines.
PERSONAL USE
Those vehicles primarily used for personal use.
WINTER SEASON
From September 2 until June 14 of the following year, or
when plowing operations are occurring.
[Amended 6-6-2012]
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.)