[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Mount Horeb. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 9-8-1998 by Ord. No. 98-15; at time of adoption
of Code (see Ch. 1, General Government, Art. V)]
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, all
statutory provisions in Chs. 340 to 350 and § 941.01, Wis.
Stats., and all provisions in Chs. Trans. 146, 300, 304, 305 and 326,
Wis. Adm. Code, describing and defining regulations with respect to
vehicles and traffic, including penalties to be imposed and procedure
for prosecution, are hereby adopted and by reference made a part of
this chapter as if fully set forth herein. Any act required to be
performed or prohibited by any statute or Administrative Code provision
incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by this
section. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the
statutes or Administrative Code provisions incorporated herein are
intended to be made a part of this section.
[Amended 8-7-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-05]
On the following streets, vehicles shall be operated in one
direction only, as follows:
Name of Street
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Location
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Front Street
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From Fourth Street west to Third Street
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Oak Street
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400 Block only east to Thompson Street
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Thompson Street
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From Oak Street south to Main Street
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[Added 8-1-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-11; amended 11-6-2002 by Ord. No.
2002-29; 10-1-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-13]
On the following streets, motor vehicles shall be subject to
the following turn restrictions:
(1)Â No right turn.
Name of Street
|
Location
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Times
|
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Hanneman Boulevard
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East Garfield Street
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School days, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and between 3:00
p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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(2)Â No U-turn.
Name of Street
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Location
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Times
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Center Avenue
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Academy Street
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School days only
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Hanneman Boulevard
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Entire length, between Lincoln Street and Garfield Street
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At either end, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., school days
only
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(3)Â No left turn.
Name of Street
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Location
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Times
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Center Avenue
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East onto Academy Street
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Between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days only
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East Main Street
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Eighth Street
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Between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
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[Added 2-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-05]
(1)Â Definition. For purposes of this section, "heavy traffic" shall be
defined as:
(a)Â
All vehicles not operating completely on pneumatic tires; and
(b)Â
All vehicles or combination of vehicles, other than motor buses,
designed or used for transporting property of any nature and having
a gross weight of more than 8,000 pounds.
(2)Â Prohibited routes. Heavy traffic is prohibited from using any Village
street or highway not designated as a heavy traffic route. This section
shall not act to prohibit heavy traffic from using Village streets
or highways for the purpose of obtaining orders or moving or delivering
supplies or commodities to or from any place of business or residence
which has an entrance on a street or highway not designated a heavy
traffic route. An exception is leaving or returning to the terminal
or place of garaging of any such vehicle. When it is necessary for
the operator of such a vehicle to travel upon a street not designated
as a heavy traffic route, the operator shall leave and reenter heavy
truck routes at the point closest to his immediate destination. This
section will not act to prohibit heavy traffic from using a federal
or state trunk highway. Village-owned or operated equipment, or equipment
contracted by the Village, is specifically excluded from the provisions
of this section.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(3)Â Administration. The Chief of Police shall administer this section.
(4)Â Posting of signs. Signs shall be posted for heavy traffic routes.
Yellow signposts may also be used to designate heavy traffic routes.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(5)Â Liability. Any operator, corporation, owner, or agent whose heavy
traffic vehicle damages any Village streets or highways in violation
of this section shall be required to pay any repair or replacement
costs.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(6) Streets designated Class "B" highways. All streets and highways within the Village are designated Class "B" highways, subject to the weight limitations and forfeitures imposed on Class "B" highways by the Wisconsin Statutes adopted by reference in §Â
7.01, except the enumerated highways or parts of highways in Subsection
(7) below are designated as heavy traffic routes.
(7)Â Heavy traffic routes. The following streets are designated as heavy
traffic routes under the provisions of § 349.17, Wis. Stats.:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
STH 78
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STH 92
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CTH JG north and south
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Springdale Street
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Main Street (between Springdale Street and western Village limits)
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Blue Mounds Street
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Garfield Street west of Blue Mounds Street
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[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
Where signs indicate, at intersections vehicles shall yield
the right-of-way to vehicles on the intersecting street in accordance
with § 346.18(6), Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
Operators of vehicles will stop at all stop signs in accordance
with § 346.46(1), Wis. Stats.
[Amended 2-7-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-04]
The following intersection is a controlled intersection. Traffic
control signals shall be installed thereon in conformity with the
Wisconsin Official Traffic Control Device Manual, the provisions of
this chapter and Wisconsin Statutes:
The intersection of Main Street with Second Street
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(1)Â Four-hour limit. When signs are posted, no person shall park a vehicle
for longer than four hours at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. daily.
[Amended 8-1-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-13; 5-7-2003 by Ord. No.
2003-14]
(2)Â Two-hour limit. When signs are posted, no person shall park a vehicle
for longer than two hours at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
daily.
(3)Â No parking zones.
[Amended 3-3-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-03]
(a)Â Parking
is prohibited within 15 feet of the curb radius at an intersection
unless otherwise designated for parking.
(b)Â Parking
is prohibited closer than 15 feet to the near limits of a crosswalk.
(c)Â Parking
is allowed in all other places, unless signed as a no parking area
or curb is painted yellow.
(4)Â Municipal parking lots. The Village has the following municipal parking
lots:
Alley lot, north of the alley between Grove Street and North
Second Street
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Community Center lot, adjacent to the Community Center building
on North Grove Street
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First Street lot, south of Military Ridge Bike Trail on the
west side of South First Street [Added 4-8-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-04]
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Mount Horeb Public Library lot, 105 Perimeter Road [Added 4-8-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-04]
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First Street lot, southeast corner of the intersection of South
First Street and Front Street [Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
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Second Street lot, northwest corner of the intersection of North
Second Street and the east-west alley between Grove Street and North
Second Street
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Welcome Center lot, adjacent to the Welcome Center building
at 300 East Main Street [Added 6-11-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-09]
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(a)Â General parking limitations. No vehicle, except those with a valid winter parking permit per Subsection
(6)(c), shall be parked in any municipal parking lot between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Any vehicle parked during this time period shall be subject to immediate removal and impoundment under the direction of the Police Department at the cost of the vehicle owner.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(6)Â Winter parking regulations.
[Amended 11-3-1997 by Ord. No. 97-22]
(a)Â Alternate side parking. No person shall park a vehicle on any public
street in the Village between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
during the months of December, January, February or March, except
as follows:
[Amended 5-4-1998 by Ord. No. 98-10]
1. On even-numbered days of the month, vehicles may be properly parked
between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the even-building-numbered
side of the street.
2. On odd-numbered days of the month, vehicles may be properly parked
between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the odd-building-numbered
side of the street.
3. Vehicles may be properly parked between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on those "downtown" streets enumerated in Subsection
(6)(b).
4. Vehicles may be parked in the angled parking stalls on the north
side of East Main Street adjacent to parcels 06061231001 and 06061231201
with the understanding that the parcel property owner(s) shall be
responsible for snow and ice removal within 24 hours for the angled
parking stalls.
[Added 12-2-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-35]
(b)Â "Downtown" parking prohibited. The provisions of Subsection
(6)(a)1 and
2 notwithstanding, no person shall park a vehicle on either side of any of the following public streets in the Village between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during the months of December, January, February or March:
Name of Street
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Location
|
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First Street and South Second Street
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From Main Street to Lincoln Street
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Front Street
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From South Washington Street to South Third Street
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Grove Street, North
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From West Main Street to the Community Center driveway [Amended 3-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-06]
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Grove Street, South
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From Main Street to Front Street
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Main Street
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From Washington Street to Fourth Street
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Perry Street
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From Main Street to Front Street
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Second Street, North
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From East Main Street to the Village parking lot driveway [Amended 3-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-06]
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Third Street, North
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From East Main Street to the alley immediately north of Main
Street [Added 3-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-06]
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Third Street, South
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From Main Street to Front Street
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Washington Street, South
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From Main Street to Front Street
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(c)Â Exceptions.
[Amended 3-3-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-03]
1. Winter Parking Permit. A person may obtain a permit, with approval from the Police Department and Public Services Department, to park a particular vehicle in a municipal parking lot or on public streets during the times prohibited under Subsections
(1) and
(2) of this subsection. The permit will be issued under guidelines adopted by the Village Board. The guidelines will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative parking on private property, commuter ride sharing situations and individual special events involving late night or overnight visitors. To help offset administrative and enforcement costs an annual permit fee will be charged as set by the Village Board and included in the Village Fee Schedule.
2. Alternate side parking exception. The alternate side parking regulations of Subsection
(6)(a) of this section shall not apply to public streets where parking is at all times already limited to one side.
(7)Â Stopping, standing or parking of vehicle prohibited. No person shall
stop, stand or park any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, on
school days between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. on the north side of Academy Street from Second Street east to
the alley between Center Avenue and Fourth Street.
[Amended 2-1-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-06]
(8)Â Handicapped. No person will park in areas designated for handicapped
parking unless the vehicle displays special registration plates, identification
cards or emblems issued by any state Department of Transportation,
designating the vehicle as one used by a handicapped person.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(9)Â Truck, van and bus parking prohibited. No person shall park a truck,
van or bus in the following places:
[Amended 3-1-1999 by Ord. No. 99-2]
Name of Street
|
Side
|
Location
|
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Front Street
|
South
|
From the extended east curbline of South Perry Street to the
extended west curbline of South Grove Street
|
Main Street, East
|
South
|
The first parking space east of the South First Street intersection
|
Main Street, West
|
South
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The first parking space east of the Grove Street intersection
|
Main Street, West
|
South
|
The first parking space west of the Grove Street intersection
|
Main Street, West
|
South
|
The first parking space west of the Perry Street intersection
|
Main Street, West
|
South
|
The first parking space west of the Perry Street intersection
|
Main Street, West
|
South
|
The first parking space west of the South First Street intersection
|
Second Street, South
|
West
|
The first parking space north of the Front Street intersection
|
(10)Â Van and bus parking prohibited. No person shall park a van or bus
in the following places:
[Added 3-1-1999 by Ord. No. 99-2]
Name of Street
|
Side
|
Location
|
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Main Street, West
|
South
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From Grove Street to Perry Street
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(11)Â Fifteen-minute limit. When a sign is posted, no person shall park
a vehicle for longer than 15 minutes at any time between 8:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. daily.
[Added 11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-29; amended 2-2-2022 by Ord. No. 2021-10]
(12)Â Compact cars parking. Only compact cars will be permitted to park
in the following places:
[Added 4-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-03]
Name of Street
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Side
|
Location
|
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East Front Street
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North
|
The second and third parking spaces west of South Second Street
intersection
|
Main Street
|
North
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The first parking space east of Grove Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
North
|
The first parking space west of Grove Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
North
|
The first parking space east of Second Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
North
|
The first parking space west of Second Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
South
|
The first parking space east of First Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
South
|
The first parking space west of First Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
South
|
The first parking space east of Grove Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
South
|
The first parking space west of Grove Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
South
|
The first parking space east of Second Street intersection
|
Main Street
|
South
|
The first parking space west of Second Street intersection
|
South Second Street
|
East
|
The first parking space south of Main Street intersection
|
South Second Street
|
West
|
The first parking spot north of Front Street intersection
|
South Second Street
|
West
|
The first parking spot south of Main Street
|
[Amended 2-2-2022 by Ord.
No. 2021-10]
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 346.48(2)(b)2., Wis. Stats., adopted by reference in §Â
7.01, school bus operators shall use flashing red warning lights when pupils or other authorized passengers are loaded or unloaded.
[Amended 2-2-2022 by Ord.
No. 2021-10]
(1)Â Chief of Police authorized to install signs and signals. The Chief
of Police is authorized to install appropriate standard traffic signs,
signals and markings conforming to the State Department of Transportation
rules.
(2)Â Removal of unofficial signs and signals. The Chief of Police has
the authority granted by § 349.09, Wis. Stats., to remove
a sign, signal, marking or device placed in violation of this chapter
or § 346.41, Wis. Stats.
(1)Â Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
BICYCLE
A bicycle is a pedal-driven or motor-powered device with
wheels attached to a frame.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
PLAY VEHICLE
A coaster, skateboard, roller skates, roller blades, sled,
toboggan, unicycle or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride.
(2)Â Bicycle registration and regulation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(a)Â Registration. Bicycle owners may register their vehicle with the
Police Department. A sticker is issued at the time of registration.
(b)Â Use of Military Ridge Bicycle Trail.
1. Wisconsin Administrative Code Ch. MR 45 adopted. Except as otherwise
specifically provided in this chapter, the provisions of Ch. NR 45,
Wis. Adm. Code, entitled "Use of Department Properties," describing
and defining regulations with respect to use of lands, structures
and property owned, under easement, leased or administered by the
state, are adopted and by reference made a part of this chapter as
if fully set forth.
(3)Â Riding in specified areas prohibited.
(a)Â No person shall operate or ride a bicycle or play vehicle in any
of the following areas in the Village:
1. On either sidewalk adjacent to Main Street between Fourth Street
and Washington Street; or
2. On any sidewalk adjacent to those portions of Third Street, Second
Street, South First Street and Grove Street between Front Street and
the east-west alley located north of Main Street; and
3. No person shall ride a skateboard in or on any Village property, except in areas designated as a skate park, or sidewalk areas listed in Subsection
(3)(a)1 and
2. All other sidewalks may be used to travel to and from a destination. Jumps or impediment of any kind in or on any Village property including sidewalks is prohibited. See also Municipal Code §Â
19.03.
[Added 8-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-20; amended 8-4-2010 by Ord. No.
2010-10]
(b)Â No person shall operate or ride a play vehicle on any street or alley
in the Village, except while crossing such street or alley at a crosswalk.
(4)Â Pedestrians have right-of-way. Operators or riders of bicycles, e-cycles
and play vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using
sidewalks.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(5) Penalty. The penalty for violation of this section is provided in §Â
25.04 of this Municipal Code.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(1)Â Statutes adopted. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this
section, the statutory provisions describing and defining regulations
with respect to snowmobiles in Ch. 350, Wis. Stats., are hereby adopted
by reference and made part of this section as if fully set forth.
Section 346.02(10), Wis. Stats., is also adopted by reference. Acts
required to be performed or prohibited by such statutes are required
or prohibited by this section.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(2) Rules of the road. The adoption of § 346.02(10), Wis. Stats.,
by reference is intended to include the rules of the road as follows:
§§ 346.04, 346.06, 346.11, 346.14(1), 346.18 to 346.21,
346.26, 346.27, 346.33, 346.35, 346.37, 346.39, 346.40, 346.44, 346.46
to 346.48, 346.50(1)(b), 346.51 to 346.55, 346.87 to 346.91, 346.92
(1) and 346.94(1) and (9).
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(3)Â Additional regulations.
(a)Â Speed. No person shall operate a snowmobile on any public highway
when allowed within the Village at a speed in excess of 10 mph.
(b)Â Hours of operation. No person shall operate a snowmobile within the
Village between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except upon a public highway
when allowed as authorized by the state statutes and this section
or for the purpose of gaining access to or leaving such highway.
(c)Â Unattended snowmobiles. No person shall leave or allow a snowmobile
to remain unattended on any public highway or property while the motor
is running or with the starting key in the ignition.
(d)Â Operation on sidewalks, parks or pedestrianways prohibited. No person,
for any reason, shall operate a snowmobile on any sidewalk, park or
pedestrianway within the Village.
(1)Â Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
MINIBIKE
Any self-propelled device primarily used for transportation
or sport, including, but not limited to, motorcycles, go-carts, motorized/e-bicycles,
off-the-road trail bikes and all-terrain vehicles.
(2)Â Provisions for minibike operation. No person shall operate a minibike
in the Village in the following manner:
(a)Â At an unreasonable rate of speed.
(b)Â In any way so as to endanger the person or property of another.
(c)Â While under the influence of intoxicating liquor, fermented malt
beverages, narcotics or other controlled substances.
(d)Â In a way that the exhaust of the motor makes an excessive or unusual
noise.
(e)Â Without a functioning muffler.
(f)Â On private property without the consent of the owner or lessee. Failure
to post private property does not imply consent for use.
(g)Â Between one hour after sundown and dawn.
(h)Â On or across a cemetery, burial ground, school or church property,
without the consent of the owner.
(i)Â On any lands owned, operated or leased by the Village.
[Amended 3-3-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-03]
(1)Â Prohibited. No disassembled, dismantled, junked/abandoned, wrecked,
inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be stored or allowed
to remain in the open on a public street or public property in the
Village for a period of more than five days unless it is in connection
with an automotive sales, authorized junkyard or repair business enterprise
located within a properly zoned area.
(2)Â Definitions.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any self-propelled land vehicle which can be used for towing
or transporting people or materials, including, but not limited to,
automobiles, trucks, buses, motorized campers, motorcycles, motor
scooters, mopeds, tractors, snowmobiles, etc.
(3)Â Junked/abandoned
motor vehicle. Any motor vehicle which through disuse or failure to
be used, remains in one location for a period of 48 hours or more
when physically located on a public street or highway or on public
property, or for five days or more when located on private property
and in the ordinary public view or the view of neighboring persons
or property owners, or a motor vehicle which has been reported as
stolen to any law enforcement agency or a motor vehicle which does
not have a current motor vehicle license will be designated as an
abandoned motor vehicle. A motor vehicle will not be considered an
abandoned motor vehicle when it is out of ordinary public view, the
view of neighboring persons, construction equipment used for a Village
project, or when designated as not abandoned by a duly authorized
official of the Village pursuant to the municipal ordinance.
(4)Â Removal. Whenever the Chief of Police finds any such vehicle placed
or stored in the open upon private property in the Village, he shall
notify the owner of the property and/or owner of the vehicle of the
intention of the Village to remove the vehicle. If such vehicle is
not removed within 15 days after notice, the Chief of Police shall
cause the vehicle to be removed, the cost of removal to be charged
to the property from which it is removed, and such charges to be entered
upon the tax roll as a special charge if not paid by the due date.
Upon removal, the vehicle shall be stored in a junk or salvage yard
or other suitable place for 30 days, and the owner thereof shall be
notified if the name and whereabouts of the owner can be readily ascertained.
At the end of 30 days, the vehicle shall be disposed of unless claimed
by the owner. If such vehicle is claimed by the owner, all reasonable
charges for handling and storage shall be paid by the owner.
(1)Â General. No person shall operate a vehicle having a gross weight
greater than 10,000 pounds on Front Street between Third Street and
Fourth Street.
(2)Â Exceptions. Subsection
(1) does not apply to vehicles owned by the state, a county or the Village when vehicles are being used for the removal, treatment or sanding of snow or ice or are authorized emergency vehicles.
[Added 1-8-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-03]
(1)Â Compression brakes prohibited. No person shall use motor vehicle
brakes which are in any way activated or operated by the compression
of the engine of the motor vehicle.
(2)Â Defense. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under
this section that compression brakes were applied in an emergency
and were necessary for the protection of persons or property.
(3)Â Emergency vehicles. Emergency vehicles are exempt from this section.
[Amended 1-8-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-03]
The penalty for violation of any provision of this chapter shall
be a forfeiture or jail assessment, if required, including any costs,
fees and surcharges imposed under Ch. 814, Wis. Stats.
(1) State forfeiture statutes. Any forfeiture for violation of §Â
7.01 shall conform to the forfeiture permitted to be imposed for violation of the statutes adopted by reference, including any variations or increases for subsequent offenses.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(2) Local regulations. Except as otherwise provided herein, the penalty for violation of this chapter shall be as provided in §Â
25.04 of this Municipal Code.
(3)Â Parking violations.
(a)Â Parking violations under state statutes:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
|
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Forfeiture
|
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State Statute
|
Violation
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Minimum
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Maximum
|
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346.51(1)
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Improper parking on/off roadway
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$30
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$300
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346.52(1)
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Stopping/standing in prohibited areas
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$20
|
$40
|
|
Second conviction within 1 year
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$50
|
$100
|
346.52(2)
|
Stopping/standing on highway by grade school
|
$20
|
$40
|
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Second conviction within 1 year
|
$50
|
$100
|
346.53
|
Parking/standing where prohibited
|
$20
|
$40
|
|
Second conviction within 1 year
|
$50
|
$100
|
346.54
|
Improper parking standing of vehicle
|
$20
|
$40
|
|
Second conviction within 1 year
|
$50
|
$100
|
346.55(1)
|
Parking on left side of highway
|
$30
|
$300
|
346.55(4)
|
Parking on posted private property
|
$20
|
$40
|
|
Second conviction within 1 year
|
$50
|
$100
|
(b) Persons convicted of parking violations under §Â
7.07(3) shall be subject to a penalty under §Â
25.04 of this Municipal Code. In addition to the forfeiture, the convicted person shall be assessed all towing and storage charges incurred by the Village.
[Amended 11-3-1997 by Ord. No. 97-22; 9-5-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10]
(c)Â Except for violations referred to in Subsection
(a) and
(b) above, a person cited for a parking violation, including winter parking violation, who does not wish to contest the citation may make a $15 payment in lieu of a court appearance. Payment shall be made to the Mount Horeb Police Department, as instructed on the citation. Fines increase to $20 after five days of nonpayment. After 14 days of nonpayment the license plates associated with the violation are suspended. Handicap parking violation payment is $50. After 14 days of nonpayment, the license plates associated with the handicap parking violation are suspended.
[Amended 9-5-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10]
[Amended 1-8-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-03]
(1)Â Enforcement procedure. This chapter shall be enforced according to
§§ 23.33, 66.0114, 345.11 to 345.61, 350.17 and Ch.
800, Wis. Stats.
(2)Â Deposit.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Government, Art. V)]
(a)Â Any person charged with a violation of this chapter may make a deposit
of money, as directed by the charging officer, at the Police Department
or office of the Clerk of Court or by mailing the deposit to such
places. The person receiving the deposit shall notify the arrested
person, orally or in writing, that:
1. If the person makes a deposit for a violation of a traffic regulation,
the person need not appear in court at the time stated in the citation.
The person will be deemed to have entered a plea of no contest and
submitted to a forfeiture and penalty assessment if required by § 165.87,
Wis. Stats., a jail assessment if required by § 53.46(1),
Wis. Stats., plus any applicable fees in Ch. 814, Wis. Stats., not
to exceed the amount of the deposit that the court may accept as provided
in § 345.37, Wis. Stats. The person receiving the deposit
will issue the person a receipt as required by § 345.26(3)
Wis. Stats.
2. If the person fails to make a deposit for a violation of a traffic
regulation or appear in court at the time stated in the citation,
the court may enter a default judgment finding the person guilty of
the offense.
(b)Â The amount of the deposit shall be determined in accordance with
the deposit schedule adopted by the Wisconsin Judicial Conference
and shall include the penalty assessment if required by Wisconsin
Statutes, a jail assessment if required by § 302.46(1),
Wis. Stats., and any applicable fees. If a deposit schedule has not
been established, the officer shall require the alleged offender to
deposit the forfeiture established by the Chief of Police, which shall
include the penalty assessment, if required by Wisconsin Statutes,
to the Police Department. Deposits for nonmoving violations shall
not include the penalty assessment and may be mailed or brought to
the Police Department.
(3)Â Petition to reopen judgment. When a person has been convicted on
the basis of a forfeiture of deposit or a plea of guilty or no contest
and the person was not informed as required under § 345.27(1)
and (2), Wis. Stats., the person may, within 60 days after being notified
of the revocation or suspension of the operating privilege, petition
the court to reopen the judgment and grant him an opportunity to defend
on merits. If the court finds that the petitioner was not informed
as required under § 345.27(1) and (2), Wis. Stats., the
court shall order the judgment reopened. The court order reopening
the judgment automatically reinstates the revoked or suspended operating
privilege.
[Added 10-4-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21]
(1)Â "Neighborhood electric vehicle" means a self-propelled motor vehicle
that has successfully completed the neighborhood electric vehicle
America test program conducted by the United States Department of
Energy, and that conforms to the definition and requirements for low-speed
vehicles as adopted in the federal motor vehicle safety standards
for low-speed vehicles under 49 CFR §§ 571.3(b) and
571.500. "Neighborhood electric vehicle" does not include a golf cart.
(2)Â A person may operate a neighborhood electric vehicle on any Village
street that has a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, subject
to the following restrictions:
(a)Â The person operating the neighborhood electric vehicle must hold
a valid Wisconsin operator's license or a valid operator's license
from another state.
(b)Â The neighborhood electric vehicle must be licensed.
(c)Â Neighborhood electric vehicles are not permitted on Village sidewalks
or in Village parks, except the paved trail in Grundahl Park.
[Added 11-6-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-09]
Pursuant to § 349.215, Wis. Stats., the Village may
choose to appoint adult school crossing guards for the protection
of persons who are crossing a highway in the vicinity of a school.
If appointed by the Village, the school crossing guards shall wear
an insignia or uniforms that designate them as school crossing guards
and shall be equipped with signals or signs to direct traffic to stop
at school crossings.
[Added 11-6-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-09]
Pursuant to § 349.217, Wis. Stats., the Village may
choose to appoint traffic control attendants for the protection of
persons who are crossing a highway in the municipality or county.
Any appointment by the Village shall specify all dates, times, and
locations, for which the appointment is valid. Any person appointed
by the Village as a traffic control attendant shall receive prior
training in traffic control and traffic safety before the appointment
commences. If appointed by the Village, the traffic control attendants
shall wear an insignia or uniform that designates the person as a
traffic control attendant and be equipped with signals or signs to
direct traffic.