City of Taunton, MA Stopping, Standing and Parking

Article III Stopping, Standing and Parking

[Amended 5-30-1972; 8-8-2000]

No person shall stand or park and no person shall allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in his name to stand or park in any of the following places:

Within an intersection.

Upon any sidewalk.

Upon any crosswalk.

Within the last 20 feet approaching a crosswalk unless an authorized parking space is marked.

Upon any roadway in a rural or sparsely settled district.

Upon a roadway where parking is permitted unless both wheels on the right side of the vehicle are within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway, except upon those streets which are designated as one-way streets. On such one-way streets, vehicles shall be parked in the direction in which such vehicle is moving and with both wheels within 12 inches of the curb. This shall not apply to streets or parts of streets where angle parking is required by this chapter.

Upon any roadway where the parking of a vehicle will not leave a clear and unobstructed lane at least 10 feet wide for passing traffic.

Upon any street or highway within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

Upon or in front of any private road or driveway.

Upon any street or highway within 20 feet of an intersecting way, except alleys.

Along the curbline in front of the City lots upon which are erected fire and police stations, and the area on the opposite side of the street therefrom, where designated along the curbline and when designated by official signs.

At any curb adjacent to the entrances of a church, school, hotel, hospital, bus terminal, theater, public building or place of public assemblage where official signs are erected, except for receiving or discharging passengers.

Within any construction zone.

§ 405-44 Special parking prohibitions near safety zones.

[Amended 5-30-1972]

No person shall park a vehicle within 20 feet of either end of a safety zone which is located within 30 feet of the curb or edge of the roadway.

§ 405-45 Construction zones.

No parking shall be allowed within any construction zone that has been properly posted and notice to residents within the construction zone has occurred. Notice shall be posted and distributed three days prior to the parking prohibition taking effect. The hours, days of the week and duration of the parking prohibition shall be included on the posting.

§ 405-46 Bus stops and buses.

[Amended 5-30-1972]

No person shall park a vehicle other than a bus in a bus stop.

No person shall park a bus upon any street within a business district at any place other than a bus stop, when a nearby bus stop is available for use.

§ 405-47 Taxi stands and taxis.

[Amended 5-30-1972; 8-23-1977]

No person shall park a taxicab upon any street within a business district at any place other than the taxicab stand or stands designated for the use of the taxicab except while engaged, or while waiting for an opportunity to use a taxicab stand designated for his/her use.

§ 405-48 Service or loading zones.

[Amended 5-30-1972; 7-17-2007[1]]

No person shall park a vehicle upon any street in any service zone or loading zone for a period of time longer than 15 minutes, except while actually engaged in loading or unloading, provided that such loading or unloading does not exceed a period of time longer than 1/2 hour.

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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

§ 405-49 Parking on certain one-way streets.

[Amended 5-30-1972]

Parking on the following one-way streets shall be as follows:

Dean Avenue: on the north side only.

Presbrey Avenue: on the east side only.

§ 405-50 Parking of garbage trucks.

[Amended 5-30-1972]

No trucks used in the transportation or collection of garbage or refuse shall be parked on any street within the City except when such truck is actually collecting garbage or refuse within the City.

§ 405-51 Parking of vehicle for sale.

[Amended 5-30-1972]

It shall be unlawful for any person to park upon a street or highway any vehicle displayed for sale.

§ 405-52 Trucks and vehicles loading and unloading; overnight parking of trucks and trailers.

[Amended 5-30-1972; 12-30-1975; 7-12-1983; 8-8-2000; 9-19-2011]

No person driving or in charge of a motor truck or any vehicle shall stop the same in the public streets, ways or bridges of the City, where traffic might be interfered with, to unload, deliver, load or pick up things, except where parking is unrestricted or in an official parking space, unless the driver has in his/her possession a license from the Chief of Police authorizing such stops. Licenses may be granted to owners or drivers of such vehicles to stop in the public streets, ways and bridges of the City for such purposes for a time specified therein or to back against the curb at any specified time. It will be illegal to park trucks, trailers, tractors, tractor-trailers and campers any time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any street within the City.

Any person who parks a truck or trailer, or tractor, or tractor-trailer, or camper any time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any street within the City of Taunton in violation of Subsection A above shall be punished for each said violation by a fine of $50.

§ 405-53 Prohibited parking places.

[As amended through 11-17-2009; subsequent amendments noted where applicable]

Upon the following streets or parts of streets parking is prohibited at all times unless otherwise specified, all curbs to be painted yellow at no parking areas:

Name of Street	Side	Days/Hours	Location
Adams Street	North		Entire length
Adams Street	South		20 feet east from intersection of North Pleasant Street
Alger Avenue	North		40 feet easterly from the intersection of Alger Avenue and Bay Street
Alger Avenue	South		Entire length
Allison Avenue	Both		Entire length
Anderson Street	West		From the intersection of Anderson Street and Winthrop Street to the intersection of Anderson Street and Whitehill Street and no parking within 20 feet of intersection
Arlington Street	Both		From Dean Street to a point 100 feet north of Dean Street
Barnum Street		School days, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Across from school, from TMLP Pole No. 6 to 24 Barnum Street
Barnum Street			Southeast corner, no parking 20 feet from the intersection of Barnum Street and Harrison Avenue
Barnum Street[1]	North	School days, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	From Somerset Avenue to intersection of Barnum Street and Harrison Avenue
Battle Row	North		Beginning at the intersection of Old Colony Avenue, running west for a distance of 252 feet
Bay Street	Both		Going north from the intersection of Bay Street and Field Street to the entrance of the Myles Standish Industrial Park
Bay Street	Both		From the railroad bridge to Kurts Place
Bay Street	East		From Purchase Street to Maple Avenue
Bay Street	East		From the fire station to Russell Square
Bay Street	East		No parking opposite side of Bay Street from Watson Pond State Park
Bay Street [Added 5-26-2015]	West		Across from the fire station and between the entranceway to parcel 38-423 (348 Bay Street) and entranceway to parcel 39-310 (314 Bay Street), a distance of 33.6 feet
Bay Street	West		Beginning at a point 800 feet south of Field Street for a distance of 500 feet
Bay Street	West		From Whittenton Street to Richard Street
Bay Street (Watson's Pond) [Repealed 9-19-2011]
Bay Street (front of Watson's Pond) [Amended 9-19-2011]	West		From No. 1714 Bay Street for 1,200 feet south along the front of Watson Pond State Park
Beacon Street	West (odd-numbered side)
Berkley Street	Both		From Agawam Street south for a distance of 200 feet
Bow Street	North		From Weir Street to a point 110 feet easterly
Bradford Place	North		Entire length
Bradford Street	North	Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Braga Square			In the triangle within Braga Square
Briggs Street	South		From the driveway at 34 1/2 Briggs Street to a point 20 feet east
Broadway	East		Beginning at the corner of Fern Street, running south for a distance of 60 feet, except school buses
Broadway [Amended 5-24-2011]	East		From Leonard Street to a point 325 feet north
Broadway	East		In front of premises now or formerly of Pilgrim Congregational Church
Broadway	East		From Purchase Street to a point 50 feet south of Purchase Street
Broadway	East	Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, except for church services or funeral services	From Broadway north to the north boundary of premises now or formerly of St. Mary's Church
Broadway	East		From a point approximately 285 feet south of the intersection of the east side of Broadway with the south side of Washington Street at Short Square to said intersection
Broadway [Repealed 5-24-2011]
Broadway	East		From Washington Street to a point 150 feet north of Avon Street
Broadway	East		From Washington Street to a point 40 feet north
Broadway	East		From Washington Street to Randall Street (93 feet)
Broadway	West		From Avon Street to 150 feet south of Washington Street
Broadway	West		Between Monroe Street and Broadway Avenue
Broadway	West		Between Paull Street and Jefferson Street
Broadway	West		From a point 105 feet south of Pleasant Street to a point 195 feet south (90 feet)
Broadway	West		From Pleasant Street to a point 280 feet north
Broadway	West		From Purchase Street to a point 50 feet north of Purchase Street
Broadway	West		From Washington Street (crosswalk) to a point 20 feet south
Broadway	West		From Washington Street to a point 210 feet north
Broadway Arcade	Both		Entire length
Burt Street	East		From Winthrop Street to Gullivar Street
Caswell Street	West		From its intersection with Pinehill Street south for a distance of 60 feet
Cedar Street [Added 5-11-2021]	East		From the intersection of Cedar Street with Main Street to 7 Cedar Street
Cedar Street	West		From Main Street to a point 35 feet north
Chandler Avenue	South		From its intersection with Hodges Avenue to a point 378 feet east of Hodges Avenue
Charles Street [Added 4-15-2014]	East		From Second Street to the southern boundary of 10 Charles Street
Charles Street [Added 4-15-2014]	West		From Second Street to the southern boundary of 9 Charles Street
Cherry Street [Added 6-12-2012]	Both		Between Floral Street and Winter Street
Church Green			Adjacent to the premises at No. 79 Church Green
Church Green	North		Both sides from Dean Street to the rear of the First Parish Church
Church Green	North		From Summer Street to a point 30 feet east of Summer Street
Church Green	North		From Union Street to a point 95 feet east
Church Green	South		Adjacent to the church property and from a point at the rear of the church to the intersection of Dean Street
Church Green	South		From driveway at 79 Church Green to the walk leading into Historical Hall
Church Green	South		From Summer Street to a point 40 feet east
Church Street [Repealed 4-15-2014]
Church Street [Repealed 4-15-2014]
Church Street [Added 4-15-2014]	South/west		From Broadway to Adams Street, for the entire length of the street
Clifford Street	Both	8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	From the northerly line of the premises at 2 Clifford Street south for a distance of 300 feet
Clifford Street	South	School days, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Near 28 Clifford Street (Mulcahey School), from driveway entrance to driveway exit, 190 feet, no parking or standing, except for buses
Cohannet Street			At crosswalk in front of YMCA
Cohannet Street	North		For a distance of 38 feet west of intersection of Cohannet Street and Frederick Martin Parkway
Cohannet Street	North		Beginning at a point 74 feet from the intersection of 96 Winthrop Street and Cohannet Street, running for a distance of 152 feet on Cohannet Street
Cohannet Street	South		At a point 90 feet west of crosswalk at Cohannet Street and High Street for a distance of 55 feet going west (area at front door of Cohannet Street Court House)
Cohannet Street	South		From a point of 71 feet east of crosswalk at Cohannet Street and High Street for a distance of 208 feet to Parking Meter No. 781 on Cohannet Street
Cohannet Street	South		From the parking lot entrance at St. Thomas Church for railroad tracks
Columbus Avenue [Added 11-4-2013]	Both		From the intersection of Columbus Avenue with Tremont Street for a distance of 40 feet
Coram Street	North		Entire length
Coram Street	South		From Pole No. 1 west for a distance of 75 feet to Hamilton Street
Coram Street	West		From the driveway at No. 17 for a distance of 75 feet to Hamilton Street
Cottage Street	West		From 52 Cottage Street to Whittenton Street
County Street	East		Beginning at the intersection of Hart Street, running north for a distance of 51 feet to TMLP Pole No. 82
County Street	West		Beginning at Linden Street running southerly for a distance of 2,240 feet to Johnson Street
Court Street	East		Entire length
Court Street	East	Any day except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.	From the south boundary of the premises at No. 19 Court Street to the north boundary of the premises at No. 29 Court Street
Court Street	East		From Taunton Green to Washington Street
Court Street	East		From Washington Street to a point 180 feet south
Court Street	West		From 18 Court Street to 32 Court Street, inclusive
Court Street	West		From Washington Street to a point 135 feet south
Cullen Street	East	Sundays, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Dana Street	East		Beginning at a point 90 feet from Morton Street southerly, running for a distance of 65 feet
Danforth Street	North		Beginning at the intersection of West Britannia Street, running westerly for a distance of 206 feet
Dean Avenue	South		Entire length
Dean Street	Both		From a point 200 feet west of Arlington Street to the state highway layout (east of Arlington Street)
DeWert Avenue	Both		Entire length
East Britannia Street	Both	7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
East Broadway	South		From Pole No. 2 and Pole No. 8 for a distance of 581 feet of road going west to east
Everett Street	Both		For a distance of 25 feet to the corner of Cohannet Street
Faith Street	North		Entire length
Fayette Place [Added 6-12-2012]	East		Running northerly from Fruit Street for 100 feet
Fayette Place [Added 6-12-2012]	West and north		Running from Fruit Street to Cedar Street
Fay Street	North		At the intersection of Weir Street, beginning at a point 52 feet from TMLP Pole No. 1 and running west for a distance of 53 feet
Fifth Avenue [Added 2-19-2013]	Both		For 63 feet in front of house No. 273 to the corner of Whittenton Street
Fifth Street	North		From West Water Street to Somerset Avenue
Fifth Street	South		A distance of 80 feet, more or less, opposite the loading platform of the Bacon Felt Company
First Street	North		From Weir Street to the playground
First Street	South		Between Weir Street and the railroad tracks
Floral Street	North		From Cherry Street to the intersection of School and Winter Streets
Floral Street	South		From Washington Street to Cherry Street
Floral Street	South		From Whitsborough to the intersection of School and Winter Streets
Fourth Street	North	Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Between the railroad bridge and Somerset Avenue
Fourth Street	South		Beginning at West Water Street, running westerly for a distance of 600 feet
Frederick Martin Parkway			From the crosswalk at intersection of Frederick Martin Parkway and Cohannet Street extending northerly for 60 feet
Frederick Martin Parkway	East		At footbridge crossing Frederick Martin Parkway there shall be 10-foot prohibited parking
Frederick Martin Parkway	East		Going south 362 feet from crosswalk at intersection of Washington Street and Frederick Martin Parkway
Frederick Martin Parkway	West		From the intersection of Washington Street and Frederick Martin Parkway south to the intersection of Frederick Martin Parkway and Cohannet Street
Fremont Street [Added 4-16-2019]	Both		From Tremont Street for a distance of 110 feet
Friend Street	East		Behind the school (within limits of the Galligan School property boundaries)
Fruit Street	South		Between Cedar Street and Union Street
Fruit Street	South		Between Union Street and Kelly Street
Galligan School, 15 Sheridan Street		During school hours	From driveway to driveway, a distance of 190 feet, except for school buses
Governor Street [Added 3-21-2023]	South		Entire length
Granite Street	Both		From Maple Street to railroad crossing
Granite Street	South and north	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	From the intersection of Granite Street and Maple Street eastward to dead end of road at railroad tracks on Granite Street
Granite Street	South and north	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	From the intersection of Granite Street and Maple Street westward 68 feet on Granite Street
Grant Street	North		From School Street to Washington Street
Grosvenor Street	East		Beginning at a point 216 feet northerly from Danforth Street to run a distance of 182 feet
Grove Street	Both		From Grove Street Extension to the property of Morton Hospital
Grove Street	East	Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.	For a distance of 550 feet northerly from Washington Street
Grove Street	East		For a distance of 600 feet northerly from Washington Street
Grove Street	West		Entire length
Grove Street Extension	North		Entire length
Hamilton Street	East		Entire length
Hamilton Street	West	School days, 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.	From the intersection of Adams Street northerly for a distance of 250 feet, except for school buses
Hamilton Street	West		From 63 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street northerly to Hopewell Street
Hamilton Street	West		From 63 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 270 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July, and August
Hamilton Street	West		From 270 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 362 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street (opposite Dartmouth Street)
Hamilton Street	West		From 362 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 620 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July and August
Hamilton Street	West		From 620 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 709 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street (opposite Coram Street)
Hamilton Street	West		From 709 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 860 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July and August
Hamilton Street	West		From 860 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 901 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street (opposite Bradford Street)
Hamilton Street	West		From 901 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 958 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July and August
Harrison Street	North		From Winthrop Street to a point 150 feet east
Harrison Street	South		From Weir Street to a point 125 feet west
Harrison Street	South		From Winthrop Street to a point 130 feet east
Harris Street	Both		From the intersection of Williams Street to the bridge
Hart Street	North		At the intersection of County Street, southeast corner, beginning at TMLP Pole No. 39 and running east for a distance of 304 feet to TMLP Pole No. 41
Highland Street	East		From Winthrop Street to a point 50 feet south of Winthrop Street
Highland Street	West		From Winthrop Street to a point 50 feet north of Winthrop Street
High Street	East		From Utility Pole No. 16 to Winthrop Street
High Street	North		From Weir Street to a point 190 feet east
High Street	North		From Weir Street to Winthrop Street
High Street	North		From Winthrop Street to a point 220 feet west
High Street	North side of the railroad bridge		West for a distance of 182 feet and east from the bridge for a distance of 256 feet
High Street	South		From the Cohannet School to Winthrop Street
High Street	South		From Weir Street to a point 180 feet west
High Street	South		From Weir Street to a point 225 feet east
High Street	South		From Winthrop Street to a point 110 feet east
High Street	South side of the railroad bridge		West for a distance of 212 feet and east from the bridge for a distance of 260 feet
High Street	West		From a point of 127 feet south of crosswalk at High Street and Cohannet Street to Winthrop Street
High Street and Cohannet Street			At intersection 10 feet from crosswalks
Hill Street	Both		Entire length
Hodges Avenue	East		From its intersection with Washington Street to its intersection with Chandler Avenue, the same being a distance of 700 feet, more or less
Hodges Avenue	West		For a distance of 50 feet northerly from Washington Street
Hope Street	East	School days, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hopewell Street	East		North from the intersection of Hamilton Street to the driveway at 25 Hopewell Street opposite electric pole No. 3
Hopewell Street	West		Northerly for a distance of 165 feet from the intersection of Hamilton Street
Jefferson Street	North		Adjacent to the premises of the First Bristol County National Bank
Jefferson Street	South		From the intersection of Bay Street to 3 Jefferson Street
John Street [Added 11-4-2013]	Both		Entire length
Kilmer Avenue	Both		Beginning at the intersection of Smith Street and running to the end of Kilmer Avenue beyond DeWert Avenue, with the exception of 4 spaces for 15-minute parking at 99 Kilmer Avenue
Kilton Street		Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon	At No. 19
King Street [Added 10-13-2020]	South		From Parkin Avenue to the west side of Lawrence Street
Kurts Place	South		For a distance of 375 feet west from Bay Street
Lakeview Avenue [Added 5-10-2022; amended 11-15-2022]	Northeast		Starting at the intersection with Bay Street, north to the split in Lakeview Avenue, approximately 450 feet in length
Lawrence Street	West		From Whittenton Street to King Street
Leonard Street	North		Entire length
Leonard Street	South		From Broadway to the west line of the central fire station
Lowell Street	South		Entire length
Mador Avenue	North		Entire length
Main Street	North		From Union Street to a point 85 feet west
Mason Street [Added 5-17-2016]	North		From in front of No. 29 to the west side of Wales Street
Meadow Street	Easterly		From Meadow Place northerly to Martel Avenue
Middleboro Avenue	North		Beginning at the property dividing line of 212 and 224 Middleboro Avenue and continuing for a distance of 163 feet to the property line at 246 Middleboro Avenue with 1 sign placed in front of 224 Middleboro Avenue, at a distance of 20 feet in an easterly direction from TMLP Pole No. 23, and a second sign placed at a distance of 75 feet from TMLP Pole No. 23
Middleboro Avenue	South		From its intersection with Caswell Street for a distance of 309 feet
Middleboro Avenue	West		From its intersection with Pinehill Street north for a distance of 66 feet
Monica Street [Added 10-15-2013]			In front of house No. 19, from the corner and extending 73 feet in a southerly direction in front of said house No. 19
Monica Street [Added 10-15-2013]	North		Beginning at a point 380.16 feet from the intersection of School Street and extending 80 feet along Monica Street in a northwesterly direction
Monica Street [Added 10-15-2013]	South		Beginning at a point 381.5 feet from the intersection of School Street and extending 25 feet in a northwesterly direction to a corner, then from said corner continuing along Monica Street in a southerly direction for 73 feet
Monroe Street	North		From Bay Street running east for a distance of 63 feet
Monroe Street	North		From Broadway running west for a distance of 105 feet
Monroe Street	North	Monday through Friday during the school year and excluding holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Beginning at a point 105 feet from Broadway running west for a distance of 1,039 feet, except for school buses
Monroe Street	South		From the intersection of Bay Street running east for a distance of 66 feet
Monroe Street	South		From the intersection of Broadway running west for a distance of 115 feet
Morton Street	South		From Hodges Avenue to Chandler Avenue
Mozzone Boulevard	Both		To Allison Avenue
Myrtle Street	South		Beginning at Mason Street, running west for a distance of 66 feet
Nickerson Avenue	West		Entire length
North Pleasant Street	East		From Washington Street to Grove Street Extension
North Pleasant Street	West		From Washington Street, running northerly for a distance of 560 feet
North Pleasant Street	West		Beginning at a point 830 feet from Washington Street, running northerly to Adams Street
North Walker Street [Added 4-15-2014]	Both		From Winthrop Street to North Walker Street Extension
North Walker Street [Added 2-19-2013]	Same side as Bennett School		Extending 75 feet south and 75 feet north of the horseshoe driveway
Norton Avenue			Entrance into Chamberlain and Friedman Schools (in vicinity of ball fields) for a distance of 1,820 feet on the north side and 820 feet on the south side; parking shall be authorized only in those lots designated at each school
Norton Avenue	East and west		Near entrance (in vicinity of ball fields) of Chamberlain and Friedman Schools for a distance of 750 feet to the north and 750 feet to the south
Oak Street	East		From the intersection of Anderson Street north to the rear entrance to the East Bay Apartments and on the west side of Oak Street from Utility Pole No. 37 south to the driveway of the Maxham School
Oak Street	South		In front of premises Nos. 68 and 70
Old Colony Avenue	East		Entire length
Old Colony Avenue	West		For a distance of 215 feet from Middleboro Avenue
Olney Street	West		From the intersection of Olney Street and Oak Street to intersection of Olney Street and Wales Street
Orchard Street	North		For a distance of 50 feet west of Somerset Avenue
Parkin Avenue	Both		Entire length
Park Street	West	Any day except Sundays and holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.	At a point 50 feet from Washington Street for a distance of 650 feet
Path Street	East		From Washington Street to a point 100 feet north
Path Street	East	Any day except Sundays and holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.	At a point 100 feet from Washington Street for a distance of 500 feet
Path Street	West		From Washington Street to a point 50 feet north
Paul Bunker Drive	Both		Entire length
Paull Street	South		Adjacent to the premises of the First Bristol County National Bank
Pine Street	North		From its intersection with Oak Street to its intersection with Granite Street
Pine Street	South		For a distance of 125 feet east from Shores Street and for a distance of 91 feet east from Shores Street on the north side
Pine Street	West	School days, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	At Shore Street
Plain Street	North		From the Weir Bridge to Pratt Street
Plastic Avenue	West		Entire length
Pleadwell Street	South		From the corner of Fourth Avenue east for approximately 260 feet
Pleasant Street	North		From Broadway to a point 90 feet west
Pleasant Street	South		Entire length
Police station entrance road	East		Police parking only
Porter Street [Added 4-15-2014]			In front of 51 Porter Street
Porter Street	North		From the fork in road at Porter Street and Cohannet Street for a distance of 400 feet to railroad tracks
Porter Street	South		From the fork in road at Cohannet Street going west for a distance of 153 feet
Porter Street	South		From railroad tracks to Mason Street
Presbrey Avenue	West		Entire length
Presbrey Court	West		From First Street to bend in roadway and thereafter on the north side of Somerset Avenue
Prospect Hill Street	East		For 180 feet north to the Town of Raynham line to utility pole No. 117
Prospect Hill Street	South		For 40 feet going west from Town of Raynham line
Prospect Hill Street	West		For 160 feet north to before the driveway at 262 Prospect Hill Street
Prospect Street	East		Entire length
Prospect Street	West	School days, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	From TMLP Pole No. 2 north for a distance of 125 feet, except for school buses
Purchase Street	North		Between Broadway and Washington Street
Purchase Street	South		From the intersection of Purchase Street and Broadway a distance of 50 feet west of Broadway
Randall Street	North		From Broadway to a point 80 feet east
Robert Treat Paine Statue			Next to the curb around the Robert Treat Paine Statue
Scadding Street	East		From the south boundary of the premises at 117 Scadding Street north for a distance of 325 feet
Scadding Street	West		Between No. 124 and No. 114
School Street	East	Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	From Fruit Street to Randall Street
School Street	East		From Grant Street to Purchase Street
School Street	East		From Longmeadow Road to the north boundary of the parcel of real estate located at No. 237 School Street
School Street	East		From Main Street to Fruit Street
School Street [Added 6-12-2012]	East		From intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Winter Street
School Street	East		Between Randall Street and Grant Street
School Street	West		From Broadway Arcade to Leonard Street
School Street [Added 11-1-2016]	West	Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	From Leonard Street to Randall Street
School Street	West	Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, except for church services or funeral services	In vicinity of St. Anthony's Church and rectory
Second Street [Repealed 4-15-2014]
Second Street [Added 4-15-2014]	North		From Somerset Avenue to Staples Avenue
Second Street [Added 4-15-2014]	South	School days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; student pickup and drop off are permitted	From Somerset Avenue to Charles Street
Shores Avenue [Added 3-29-2022]	Both		Entire length
Shores Street			From Tremont Street to Maple Street
Shores Street	East		From Tremont Street south for a distance of 321 feet
Shores Street	North		From Anawan Street to Davis Street
Smith Street	Both		To first driveway from Whittenton Street
Somerset Avenue	Both		For a distance of 200 feet south of First Street
Somerset Avenue	Both		From First Street north to Orchard Street
Somerset Avenue	Both		From Highland Street south to Seventh Street
Somerset Avenue	East		Between First Street and Forest Street
Somerset Avenue	East		Between Second Street and Third Street
Somerset Avenue	North		From Weir Street to a point 130 feet west
Somerset Avenue	South		From Weir Street to a point 90 feet west
Somerset Avenue	West		For a distance of 250 feet north of First Street
South Crane Avenue	Both		From Norton Avenue to Forge Drive
Spring Street	Both		From intersection of Spring and Summer Streets to the intersection of Spring and High Streets
Staples Avenue	South and north		Except for that portion of the north side beginning at a point 20 feet west from the intersection of the west side of West Water Street and running west 85 feet, more or less, to the end of the premises now or formerly known as the Bricktowne Building
State Street	North		For a distance of 150 feet from Bay Street
State Street	North		For a distance of 246 feet
State Street	South		From intersection of State Street and Bay Street for a distance of 40 feet (loading zone), no parking sign to be posted 20 feet from intersection and loading zone
Summer Street	Both		From Prospect Street to the Penn Central Railroad bridge
Summer Street	East		Between Church Green and Prospect Street
Summer Street	East		From a point 85 feet south of Church Green to a point 150 feet south (65 feet)
Summer Street	West		From No. 115A south for a distance of 100 feet
Summer Street	West	School days, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	From No. 45 north to Prospect Street, except school buses
Sunset Drive	North		For a distance of 300 feet west from Bay Street
Taunton Green	North		From 30 Taunton Green to Court Street
Taunton Green	South		From Weir Street to Lincoln Street
Taunton Green	South and west		Adjacent to the common
Third Avenue	East		For a distance of 40 feet from Whittenton Street
Third Avenue	West		For a distance of 250 feet from Whittenton Street
Third Street [Added 4-15-2014]	South		For 50 feet in both directions from the point on the south side of Third Street opposite the intersection of Charles Street and Third Street
Tremont Street	Both		From a point 900 feet west of Worcester Street to Route 140
Tremont Street	South	Sundays, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon	From Glebe Street to Merrill Avenue
Trescott Street	East		Entire length
Trescott Street	West		Beginning at the intersection of Fruit Street, running south for a distance of 80 feet
Union Street	West		Entire length
Washburn Street [Added 10-4-2022]	South		Starting at the curb cut in front of 43 Washburn Street, east approximately 64 feet to the next curb cut
Washington Street	East		From Short Square to East Britannia Street
Washington Street	East		Between Waverly Street and Garfield Street
Washington Street	North		From Broadway to a point 155 feet east
Washington Street	North		From Broadway to a point 185 feet west
Washington Street	North		From Park Street to a point 130 feet east
Washington Street	North		From Park Street to Tremont Street
Washington Street	South		From Broadway to a point 155 feet east
Washington Street	South		From Court Street to a point 185 feet west
Washington Street	South		From Court Street to St. Mary's Square
Washington Street	West		From a point 100 feet south from East Britannia Street to East Britannia Street
Washington Street	West		In front of the entrance to Morton Hospital
Washington Street	West		Adjacent to St. Mary's Church
Waverly Street	North		From the intersection at Washington Street to the intersection with Arthur Street
Weir Street		6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Corner of Hill Street, for a distance of 100 feet
Weir Street	East		From Bow Street to a point 155 feet north
Weir Street	East		From Bow Street to a point 195 feet south
Weir Street	East		From High Street to a point 175 feet south
Weir Street	East		From High Street to a point 45 feet north
Weir Street	East		Within 100 feet of Main Street
Weir Street	East		From curb corner to curb corner, in front of 94 Weir Street
Weir Street	West		From High Street to a point 125 feet north
Weir Street	West		Within 50 feet of Main Street
Weir Street	West		From Somerset Avenue to a point 55 feet north
Weir Street	West		Between White Street and Forest Street
West Adams Street	Both	School days, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.	For a distance of 50 feet from North Pleasant Street
West Britannia Street	North		From Cottage Street to Chester Court
West Britannia Street	South		Between Chester Court and premises No. 228 West Britannia Street
West Britannia Street	South		Beginning at No. 128, running westerly for a distance of 980 feet
West Britannia Street	South	1 hour prior to and 1 hour after dismissal	In front of No. 354 (Leonard School), for a distance of 82 feet, except for school buses
West Water Street	East		From Fifth Street north for a distance of 483 feet
West Water Street	East		From No. 260 north for a distance of 140 feet to the point where said street abuts Walker Park
West Water Street	East		For a distance of 180 feet from the southeast corner of the intersection of the Weir Bridge and West Water Street
West Water Street	West		From Fourth Street to Fifth Street
West Water Street	West		Between Third Street and Fourth Street
West Weir Street Extension	Both		Entire length
West Weir Street Extension	West		From the intersection of First and Couch Streets running south for its entire length
Whitehill Street [Added 10-13-2020]	South		Entire length
Whittenton Street [Amended 1-17-2012]	Both		From the west side of Smith Street intersection to the intersection of Whittenton and Washington Street
Whittenton Street [Added 4-15-2014]	Both		From Warren Street to the southern boundary of 536 Whittenton Street
Whittenton Street	North		From Bay Street east to 183 Whittenton Street
Whittenton Street [Added 5-26-2015]	North		Between Warren Street and Second Avenue
Wilbur Street [Added 6-8-2021]	Both		40 feet from the intersection of Wilbur Street with Purchase Street
Wilbur Street [Added 6-8-2021]	Both		40 feet from the intersection of Wilbur Street with Winter Street
Williams Avenue	Both		Entire length
Williams Street	Both	Weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Williams Street [Added 10-13-2020]	Both		From County Street to Owen Boulevard
Winthrop Avenue	East		From Winthrop Street for a distance of 318 feet to Winthrop Place
Winthrop Street	East		From Harrison Street to a point 110 feet north
Winthrop Street	East		From Harrison Street to a point 230 feet south
Winthrop Street	East		From High Street to a point 115 feet north
Winthrop Street	East		From High Street to a point 200 feet south
Winthrop Street	North		From Highland Street to a point 80 feet east of Highland Street
Winthrop Street	South		From Highland Street to a point 80 feet west of Highland Street
Winthrop Street	South		Between Howard Street and the Mill River bridge
Winthrop Street	West		From High Street to a point 120 feet north
Winthrop Street	West		From High Street to a point 175 feet south
Winthrop Street	West		From a point 315 feet south of High Street to a point 620 feet south of High Street (305 feet)

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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

§ 405-53.1 Funeral service parking in front of church or funeral home.

[Added 2-4-2020]

No person shall park or stand any vehicle on a way abutting the property line of any church, funeral home, residence or other building where, and during the time, funeral services are being conducted therein, or for a period of one hour before such funeral services are to begin, provided that temporary signs are placed on the sidewalk or curb indicating the space to be kept free from parking. It shall be the duty of the funeral director having charge of or conducting the funeral to furnish and timely deploy the necessary signs so to be used. Said signs shall meet with the approval of the Taunton Police Department in advance. The hearse and such necessary vehicles for the conveyance of the family, relatives and friends of the deceased, as designated by the funeral director in charge, may park in said space, the above prohibition notwithstanding. The term funeral services as used herein shall include calling hours immediately preceding and on the same day as the funeral, and the funeral procession, but shall not otherwise include a wake or calling hours. This section does not authorize parking where parking is otherwise prohibited. It shall be the duty of the funeral director to remove said signs from a location as soon as practicable upon the conclusion of funeral services at such location.

§ 405-54 Fire lanes.

[Added 4-29-1980; amended 12-7-1982; 7-18-1989; 11-10-1997; 8-8-2000]

Authority to establish fire lanes.

(1)

The Fire Chief or designated representative is hereby authorized to establish fire lanes on private property devoted to the public use in the City of Taunton or on such other private property where such designation shall reasonably be deemed necessary to allow for the access of fire apparatus or emergency equipment for the protection of public safety. The Fire Chief or designated representative shall establish the specific locations and dimensions of all fire lanes so designated based upon the following criteria:

(a)

The nature of the use of the premises so designated;

(b)

The volume of automobile traffic on or near the designated premises;

(c)

The size and type of fire apparatus and emergency equipment available and necessary to protect the premises; and

(d)

The size of the land and building space to be protected.

(2)

Fire lanes shall also be established within necessary areas surrounding post indicator valves, hydrants, Fire Department connections, and exits from parking areas, driveways, public buildings, and other areas of public ingress and egress based upon the above-mentioned criteria.

(3)

Upon designation of a fire lane, the Fire Chief shall give a notice of such designation to the owner of such area directing the owner to post signs at his/her expense lettered "Fire Lane - No Parking Any Time." Such signs shall be of standard lettering and mounting conforming to specifications of the Fire Chief.

No person shall park or leave unattended his/her motor vehicle within any part of an area posted and marked as a fire lane in any parking area or parking lot, public or private, within the City, nor shall any person obstruct a private way with a vehicle or other means so as to prevent access of fire apparatus or emergency equipment to any building.

Any person violating this section shall be punished by a fine of $30 for each offense, and the vehicle so parked may be towed from the area at the owner's expense.

Paintings; markings; maintenance of fire lanes. All fire lanes (pavement and curbing) shall be painted and marked in a manner approved by the Fire Chief or designated representative.

(1)

Color of paint shall be safety yellow.

(2)

Striping shall be a minimum width of four inches.

(3)

Lettering shall be a minimum width of two inches.

(4)

Striping shall be diagonal.

(5)

Top and sides of curbing shall be painted safety yellow.

(6)

Fire lane striping, lettering and signs shall be maintained as needed but no less than annually.

§ 405-55 Police parking.

[Added 10-25-2005]

"Police Cruiser Parking Only" signs shall be posted on the south side of Cohannet Street, 15 feet west of crosswalk at Cohannet Street and High Street for a distance of 75 feet west, and at 145 feet west of crosswalk for a distance of 44 feet.

§ 405-56 One-half-hour parking.

[As amended through 6-15-1999; subsequent amendments noted where applicable]

No person shall park a vehicle on the following streets or parts of streets for a period of time longer than 1/2 hour at any time, except as otherwise indicated:

Name of Street	Side	Location
Bay Street	West	In front of premises numbered 294, 306 and 308
Bow Street	South	From Weir Street to a point 105 feet east (cars only, no trucks)
Broadway	East	From a point 150 feet south of Randall Street to a point 190 feet south (40 feet), from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hamilton Street	West	For a distance of 100 feet north from the "No Parking School Buses" sign, from 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday
Myrtle Street		In front of 3 Myrtle Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. except for Sundays and holidays
Randall Street	South	For a distance of about 100 feet from Broadway, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Randall Street	South	From Broadway to a point 100 feet east, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Summer Street	West	From a distance of 85 feet south of Leonard Court to a distance of 168 1/2 feet south of Leonard Court (83 1/2 feet)
Summer Street	West	From a point 105 feet south of Leonard Court to a point 195 feet south (90 feet), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

§ 405-57 Fifteen-minute parking.

[As amended through 3-7-2006; subsequent amendments noted where applicable]

No person shall park a vehicle on the following streets or parts of streets for a period longer than 15 minutes at any time between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any day except Sundays or holidays:

Name of Street	Side	Location
Bay Street		2 parking spaces in front of No. 308 (Mechanics Bank)
Bay Street	West	North from the premises numbered 414 to the premises numbered 430
Fruit Street [Repealed 5-24-2011]
Oak Street	South	Curb cut painted yellow for a distance of 21 feet going west from west side line of crosswalk in front of Maxham School
Oak Street	South	For a distance of 28 feet east from the northeast corner of Oak and Anderson Streets
Pine Street	East	Adjacent to the premises at No. 5 Pine Street, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., only for purposes of transacting business, patronizing or visiting the Pine Street Preschool
Post Office Square	North and south	Adjacent to the post office
School Street		1 parking space in front of No. 218
Somerset Avenue at No. 651		Beginning at Stan's Variety parking lot and running northerly for a distance of 77 feet between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday

§ 405-58 One-hour parking.

[As amended through 5-6-1997; subsequent amendments noted where applicable]

No person shall park a vehicle on the following streets or parts of streets for a period of time longer than one hour at any time between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday and holidays on which business establishments are required to be closed, except as otherwise indicated:

Name of Street	Side	Location
Broadway	Both	From Taunton Green to Leonard Street
Broadway	East	From Dean Avenue north to St. Mary's Square between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Broadway	East	From 405 feet north of Leonard Street to 180 feet south of Randall Street
Broadway	West	Between Governor Street and Washington Street
Broadway	West	From a point 190 feet south of Washington Street to a point 230 feet south (40 feet) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Broadway	West	From Washington Street to Pleasant Street
Cedar Street	Both	From Fruit Street to Fayette Place
Grove Street	East	At the intersection of Adams Street
Presbrey Avenue	East	Entire length
Trescott Street	West	Entire length
Union Street	East	Entire length
Washington Street	North	Between Broadway and Grove Street
Weir Street	East	From West Water Street to the railroad crossing
Weir Street	West	In front of premises at 85 Weir Street
Whittenton Street	North	In front of premises at 436 Bay Street; this 1-hour limit shall apply 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
Winthrop Street (Rt. 44)	Both	From Winthrop Avenue west to Anderson Street; this 1-hour limit shall apply 7 days a week, Sundays and holidays included

§ 405-59 Two-hour parking.

[Amended 5-30-1972; 9-6-1988; 5-26-1992; 9-4-1996; 3-7-2006]

No person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than two hours on any of the following streets or parts of streets between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays:

Name of Street	Side	Location
Church Green	North	From a point 95 feet east of Union Street to a point 171 feet east (76 feet), 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Church Green	South	From a point 40 feet east of Summer Street to a point 170 feet east (130 feet), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Main Street	North	From a point 85 feet west of Union Street to a point 195 feet west (110 feet), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Main Street	South	From Summer Street to a point 155 feet west, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pleasant Street [Repealed 5-24-2011]
School Street		In front of premises at 218 School Street
Summer Street	East	From a point 150 feet south of Church Green to a point 212 feet south (62 feet), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer Street	West	From a point 215 feet south of Leonard Court to a point 267 feet south (42 feet)
Summer Street	West	From a point 26 feet north of Leonard Court to a point 88 feet north (62 feet), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Washington Street	North	Between North Pleasant Street and Park Street
Weir Street	East	In front of Haskon, Inc., main building

§ 405-60 Angle parking.

[Amended 5-30-1972; 6-15-1982]

Upon the following streets or parts of streets which have been marked for angle parking, vehicles shall be parked with the wheels within 12 inches of the curb at the angle to the curb indicated by such marks or official signs. The vehicle shall be parked so that all four wheels of the vehicle shall be placed wholly within the painted lines provided.

Name of Street	Side	Location
Kilmer Avenue	North	From 11 Kilmer Avenue to Sheridan Street, in front of St. Joseph's Church property
West Water Street	West	From the south corner of the off-street parking lot exit to Staples Avenue, 30-degree to 45-degree angle parking subject to the discretion of the City Engineer with a 30-minute time limit
Whittenton Street	North	From Russell Square to Fifth Avenue

§ 405-61 Bus terminal designated.

[Added 7-17-1979; amended 4-29-1980; 6-28-1983; 8-8-2000]

Except as hereinafter provided, all motorbuses providing public transportation receiving or discharging passengers in the City, in addition to those places at which passengers are currently received or discharged, shall use as a place at which to receive and discharge passengers the Bloom Bus Terminal on Oak Street. This section shall not apply, however, to motorbuses receiving or discharging school children going to or coming from school, nor to the receiving or discharging of prearranged groups of persons chartering a motorbus.

§ 405-62 Receipt and discharge of passengers by buses.

[Added 6-28-1983]

Except as hereinafter provided, no motorbus that receives or discharges passengers in the City shall be permitted to stop in a public way for more than five minutes. This section shall not apply, however, to motorbuses receiving or discharging school children going to or coming from school. This section further exempts the Greater Taunton-Attleboro Regional Transit Authority except for areas within a radius of one mile from Taunton Green.

§ 405-63 Bus stops.

[Amended 5-30-1972; 3-12-1984; 9-6-1988; 6-4-1991; 8-26-1997]

Buses shall comply with the following regulations concerning stops:

East Taunton bus. No stops for incoming buses between City Hall and the regular stand in front of the Taylor Building. No stops for outgoing buses between the Taylor Building stand and City Hall except one momentary stop at a point near the municipal clock.

Kilmer Avenue bus. No stopping of incoming buses between the police station on Court Street and the bus terminal on Taunton Green; then no further stops until this bus reaches its regular stand on the northerly side of Taunton Green adjacent to the Superior Court House.

New Bedford bus. No stops between City Hall and bus terminal for incoming buses and only one stop at bus terminal for outgoing buses.

Southbound buses. No stops between Pleasant Street and the bus terminal.

Southbound outgoing buses. No stops between the bus terminal and Galligan's Court.

Bus stops designated.

Name of Street	Side	Location
Broadway	East	North of Oxford Street to 80 feet north of Oxford Street
Broadway	East	From a point 40 feet north of Washington Street to a point 115 feet north (75 feet)
Broadway	West	From a point 20 feet south of Pleasant Street to a point 105 feet south (85 feet)
Second Street		Between Somerset Avenue and Charles Street during hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Summer Street	East	From a point 25 feet south of Church Green to a point 85 feet south (60 feet)
Summer Street	West	From Leonard Court to a point 105 feet south
Weir Street	East	From a point 155 feet north of Bow Street to a point 235 feet north (80 feet)
Weir Street	East	From a point 45 feet north of High Street to a point 140 feet north (95 feet)
Weir Street	West	From a point 20 feet south of High Street to a point 130 feet south (110 feet)
Weir Street	West	From a point 95 feet north of Somerset Avenue to a point 175 feet north (80 feet)

All buses making use of the premises at No. 13 Taunton Green as a bus stop. No bus shall park or stand parallel to the premises at No. 13 Taunton Green except for the purpose of allowing the boarding or alighting of passengers. At no time shall the driver or attendant of a bus leave the bus while standing at said location except for the processing of passengers or in the event of an emergency. Said location shall be designated by a sign "Bus Stop Only."

§ 405-64 Tow-away zone regulations.

[As amended through 2-17-2004; subsequent amendments noted where applicable]

Authorization of police. The moving or towing of any vehicle under the provisions of this section shall be by and at the direction of the Chief of Police or such other officer(s) of the rank of Sergeant or higher as the Chief may from time to time designate.

Fees. The following fees shall be imposed upon the owner of any vehicle moved or towed to a convenient place:

(1)

Removal or towing fees shall not exceed that which is provided in the General Laws.

(2)

Storage fees shall not exceed that which is provided in the General Laws.

Liability for damage during removal or storage. The contractor shall be liable to the owner for any damage arising out of negligence caused to a vehicle in the course of removal and storage.

General prohibition towing zones. No person shall stand or park or allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in his/her name to stand or park in any of the following places. Vehicles found in violation of the provisions of this subsection, except those specifically exempt by law, shall be removed to a convenient place under the direction of any officer of the Police Department, and the owner of the vehicle so removed or towed away shall be liable to the cost of such removal and storage, if any, as set in Subsection B of this section. The owner of any vehicle removed or towed away under the provisions of this subsection shall also be subject to the penalties provided in § 405-22.

(1)

Upon any way in such a manner as to impede the removal or plowing of snow or ice, except vehicles parked in accordance with approved regulations governing all-night parking.

(2)

Upon any sidewalk.

(3)

Upon any crosswalk.

(4)

Upon any way within 20 feet of an intersecting way except alleys.

(5)

Upon a way within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

(6)

On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of the way.

(7)

In front of a public or private driveway.

(8)

Upon any way where the parking of a vehicle will not leave a clear and unobstructed lane at least 10 feet wide for passing traffic.

Parking prohibitions; towing zone. No person shall stand or park or allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in his name to stand or park in any bus stop or on any of the ways or parts of ways hereinafter described and during the periods of time set forth. Vehicles found in violation of the provisions of this subsection, except those specifically exempted by law, shall be removed to a convenient place under the direction of an officer of the Police Department, and the owner of the vehicle so removed or towed away shall be liable to the cost of such removal and storage, if any, as set forth in Subsection B of this section. The owner of any vehicle removed or towed away under the provisions of this subsection shall also be subject to the penalties provided in § 405-22.

Name of Street	Side	Location
Adams Street	North	Entire length
Adams Street	South	From Grove Street to Hope Street from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Adams Street	South	From the point 20 feet easterly from Hope Street for a distance of 50 feet
Adams Street	South	From a point 70 feet easterly from Hope Street to Church Street, no parking 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Battle Row	North	Beginning at the intersection of Old Colony Avenue, running westerly for a distance of 252 feet
Bay Street	West	In front of No. 306-308 driveway, any time
Broadway[1]	Both	From the intersection of Broadway and Purchase Street to the intersection of Broadway and Jefferson Street from 9:00 p.m. Friday to 3:00 a.m. Saturday and from 9:00 p.m. Saturday to 3:00 a.m. Sunday
Broadway Arcade	Both	Entire length
Cohannet Street	North	From Taunton Green westerly to Post Office Square
County Street	East	Beginning at the intersection of Hart Street, running northerly for a distance of 151 feet to TMLP Pole No. 82
Danforth Street	North	Beginning at the intersection of West Britannia Street, running westerly for a distance of 206 feet
Galligan School, 15 Sheridan Street		From driveway to driveway, a distance of 190 feet, during school hours, except for school buses
Hamilton Street	West	From the intersection of Adams Street northerly for a distance of 250 feet, except for school buses on school days, 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Hamilton Street	West	From 63 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street northerly to Hopewell Street
Hamilton Street	West	From 63 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 270 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July and August
Hamilton Street	West	From 270 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 362 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street (opposite Dartmouth Street)
Hamilton Street	West	From 362 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 620 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July and August
Hamilton Street	West	From 620 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 709 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street (opposite Coram Street)
Hamilton Street	West	From 709 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 860 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July and August
Hamilton Street	West	From 860 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 901 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street (opposite Bradford Street)
Hamilton Street	West	From 901 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street to 958 feet south of the southerly curbline of Exeter Street during June, July and August
Hart Street	North	At the intersection of County Street, southeast corner, beginning at TMLP Pole No. 39, and running easterly for a distance of 304 feet to TMLP Pole No. 41
Hope Street	East and west	From 20 feet south of Adams Street
Kilmer Avenue	Both	Beginning at the intersection of Smith Street and running to the end of Kilmer Avenue beyond DeWert Avenue, with the exception of 4 spaces for 15-minute parking at 99 Kilmer Avenue
Monroe Street	North	From Bay Street running easterly for a distance of 63 feet
Monroe Street	North	From Broadway running westerly for a distance of 105 feet
Monroe Street	North	Beginning at a point 1,051 feet from Broadway running westerly for a distance of 1,039 feet, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year except for school buses and excluding holidays
Monroe Street	South	From the intersection of Bay Street running easterly for a distance of 66 feet
Monroe Street	South	From the intersection of Broadway running westerly for a distance of 115 feet
North Pleasant Street	East	From Washington Street for a distance of 200 feet
North Pleasant Street	West	From Washington Street for a distance of 200 feet
Old Colony Avenue	West	From a distance of 215 feet from Middleboro Avenue
Pay Street, at the intersection of Weir Street	North	Beginning at a point 52 feet from TMLP Pole No. 1 and running westerly for a distance of 53 feet
Police station entrance road	East	Police parking only
Post Office Square	South	Westerly for a distance of 174 feet
Post Office Square	West	The front of the post office building
Prospect Street	West	From TMLP Pole No. 2 northerly for a distance of 125 feet, except for school buses on school days 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Scadding Street	East	From the southerly boundary of the premises at No. 117 northerly for a distance of 325 feet
Scadding Street	West	Between No. 124 and No. 114
Summer Street	South	Westerly for a distance of 20 feet from the entrance to the parking facility at the premises now or formerly of Aetna Insurance Company adjacent to City Hall
Trescott Street	West	Beginning at the intersection of Fruit Street, running southerly for a distance of 80 feet
Washington Street	North	From Broadway to North Pleasant Street
Washington Street	North	From Broadway to North Pleasant Street, except for school buses, beginning at Broadway on the northerly side of Washington Street running westerly for a distance of 183 feet
West Britannia Street	South	Beginning at No. 128 running westerly for a distance of 980 feet
West Britannia Street, in front of No. 354 (Leonard School)	South	For a distance of 82 feet, except for school buses, 1 hour prior to and 1 hour after dismissal
West Weir Street Extension	West	From the intersection of First and Couch Streets running southerly for its entire length
Winthrop Street	South	Between Howard Street and the Mill River Bridge

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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Official traffic signs. The provisions of the preceding subsection shall be effective only during such time as a sufficient number of official traffic signs bearing the legend "Tow-Away Zone" are installed, erected, maintained and located so as to be visible to approaching drivers, said signs to be appended above or incorporated into the legend of parking prohibition signs.

Police to keep record of towed vehicles. The Police Department shall keep a record of all vehicles towed or removed under the provisions of this section. Such record shall be retained for one year and shall contain the following information:

(1)

The registration number of the vehicle.

(2)

The location from which it was towed and the time and date of the tow order.

(3)

The location to which it was moved.

(4)

The fee charged for towing.

(5)

Name of towing contractor, if any.

(6)

Name and rank of officer who authorized towing.

§ 405-65 Handicapped parking generally.

[Added 7-22-1980; amended 8-8-2000[1]]

No person shall park a motor vehicle, unless so authorized, in any parking space clearly identified as reserved for handicapped persons, or for vehicles used to transport handicapped persons or for disabled veterans, located on street, or in off-street parking lots, or in off-street parking areas for businesses, auditoriums, sporting or recreational facilities, or cultural centers, where the public has a right of access as invitees or licensees, or in any other parking facilities as determined by the Architectural Access Board.

No penalty shall be imposed upon any individual with a disability whose vehicle bears the distinctive plates, decal or other identification authorized by MGL c. 90, § 2, provided that said vehicle is used for the transportation of a handicapped person, for parking such vehicle on any way for a longer period of time than permitted by ordinance, bylaw, rules or regulations, nor shall any additional fee be exacted, nor shall a penalty be imposed for the parking of the aforementioned motor vehicles.

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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

§ 405-66 Reserved parking for handicapped persons.

[As amended through 2-10-2009; subsequent amendments noted where applicable]

The following areas shall be reserved for the parking of motor vehicles operated by handicapped persons:

Streets.[1]

(1)

Broadway:

(a)

One space in front of 77 Broadway, east side.

(b)

Two spaces of 20 feet each located on the north side of the crosswalk in front of St. Mary's Church.

(c)

One space in front of 88 Broadway.

(2)

Cohannet Street:

(a)

One space, north side near handicap space near YMCA.

(b)

One space in front of 45 Cohannet Street.

(c)

One space in front of the Taunton Daily Gazette Building.

(3)

Court Street: one space in front of 4 Court Street.

(4)

East Brittania Street: one space in front of 6 East Brittania Street.

(5)

High Street:

(a)

One space in front of 98 High Street.

(b)

Three handicap parking spaces to be designated at the side entrance to the facility. Fourth space to be designated as a handicap dropoff space to be located abutting the three handicap spaces.

(6)

Howard Street: southerly side, one space located inside the Howard Street entrance to off-street parking area No. 4, as designated in § 405-83A of this chapter.

(7)

Main Street: one space in front of 32 Main Street and one space in front of 66 Main Street.

(8)

School Street: two spaces, one located on each side of the crosswalk leading across School Street in front of premises formerly known as St. Anthony's Church.

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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

City Hall: one space in front of City Hall, 15 Summer Street, two-hour limit; one space in front of 111 Main Street, two-hour limit; four spaces at the rear of City Hall at the annex building and two spaces closest to the McNearney Insurance Company building and Merchants Lane.

Taunton Green: one space in front of the District Court House.

Fire stations.

(1)

Bay Street Fire Station: one space nearest entrance labeled "police."

(2)

East Taunton Fire Station: one space closest to building entrance.

(3)

Oak Street Fire Station: one space on Kilmer Street closest to 75 Oak Street.

(4)

Weir Street Fire Station: one space at 528 Weir Street.

Schools.

(1)

Barnum School: one space closest to accessible ramp located at rear of school.

(2)

Bennet School: two spaces near front accessible entrance.

(3)

Cohannet School: two spaces on High Street immediately adjacent to the accessible entrance to the school.

(4)

Galligan School: two spaces near side accessible entrance.

(5)

Hopewell School: two spaces nearest the side accessible entrance.

(6)

Leddy School: two spaces closest to street in parking lot area on Second Street across from Leddy School.

(7)

Martin School: one space near entrance to gym/auditorium; three spaces near main entrance to office; one space near entrance with accessible ramp located at the rear of the school.

(8)

Maxham School: two spaces in parking lot closest to accessible entrance.

(9)

Mulcahey School: one space at the front of the school closest to the front entrance; two spaces at rear of building closest to gymnasium; two spaces between the ball field and tennis courts.

(10)

Pole School: two spaces located at the rear entrance with ramp to the cafeteria; one space at the accessible front entrance.

(11)

Summer Street School: one space located towards the rear of the building in the side parking lot.

(12)

Taunton High School:

(a)

Two spaces in the head start building parking lot closest to the accessible ramp.

(b)

One space located in the rear corner of the head start parking lot closest to the entrance to the ball field immediately behind the parking lot.

(c)

Two spaces located in the lot closest to the accessible main entrance.

(d)

Three spaces located between the tennis courts and immediately adjacent to the accessible path to the tennis courts.

(e)

Four spaces near the entrance of the field house.

(f)

Two spaces at the entrance to the football stadium.

(g)

Four spaces located at the rear entrance to the school where the accessible ramp is located.

(h)

Four spaces located in the parking lot located to the right of the accessible main entrance and closest to the accessible main entrance.

(13)

Walker School: two spaces on the side closest to the accessible entrance.

Parks and recreation areas.

(1)

Boyden Refuge, Cohannet Street: one space near accessible ramp.

(2)

Davol Field, Oak Street: one space near bleachers.

(3)

Hartshorn Park, Taunton Slow Pitch, Longmeadow Road: two spaces near bleachers.

(4)

Hopewell Park: two spaces on street closest to entrance between South Avenue and Exeter Street on Hopewell Street; two spaces in fenced area in paved area closest to the pool.

(5)

Parker Golf Course, Fisher Street: two spaces near entrance to clubhouse and greens.

(6)

Roderick Field: parking space closest to entrance.

(7)

Sabattia Lake Boat Ramp Launch: one space closest to the boat ramp.

(8)

Shores Street Field: two spaces near bleachers.

(9)

Sikorski Field, East Taunton, off Middleboro Avenue: one space located near basketball courts; two spaces located as close as possible to the bleachers and concession stand for the ball field.

(10)

Weir Riverfront Park, East Water Street: two spaces, one located near each of the two accessible ramp entrances to the park located closest to the parking area.

(11)

Weir Fields: three spaces in parking area closest to entrance to ball fields on First Street.

(12)

Whittenton Field: one space on Pleadwell Street closest to entrance to fields at the break in guardrails.

Parking lots.

(1)

Court House Lot: two spaces closest to District Court House and two spaces closest to Pleasant Street entrance closest to Broadway intersection.

(2)

Galligan's Court Parking Lot: three spaces in lot closest to entrance.

(3)

Parking Deck: seven spaces on the lower deck closest to the accessible route.

(4)

Trescott Street Lot: two spaces closest to entrance on Cedar Street and two spaces closest to entrance on Trescott Street.

(5)

Weir/West Water Street Parking Lot: two spaces near entrance to lot.

Animal shelter: one space near accessible ramp to entrance.

Sewer plant: one space near main door designated as a visitors' entrance.

Taunton Housing Authority Maintenance Facility: one space near entrance.

Taunton Public Library, Pleasant Street: two spaces immediately adjacent to the accessible ramp on the side of the building.

Board of Health, School Street: two spaces located in the rear of parking lot.

Department of Public Works Commissioner's office, East Britannia Street: one space located closest to entrance of Commissioner's office.

Taunton Nursing Home: one space nearest ramp at front entrance; two spaces nearest ramp at rear entrance; two spaces near outdoor gazebo.

§ 405-67 Handicap transportation unloading zone.

[Added 7-28-1998]

On Leonard Street, one parking space closest to Broadway shall be designated "Handicapped Transportation Unloading Zone."

§ 405-68 Parking on Taunton High School grounds.

[Added 3-4-1986]

Restricted; decals. No one shall park in the parking lot within the Taunton High School grounds nearest the office of the Superintendent of Schools and so designated by proper signs unless specifically authorized by the Superintendent of Schools, who is hereby authorized to issue decals to be affixed to motor vehicles so authorized.

Evidence of violation. The absence of such a decal shall be prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle is not authorized to be parked in said lot.

Penalty. Each violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $10.

§ 405-69 Parking on narrow street opposite driveway.

[Added 6-27-1989]

Prohibition; exception. Except for emergency vehicles, no one shall park or permit to be parked a vehicle on a street or way less than 40 feet in width directly across from a driveway or other way or in any other manner which obstructs or impedes or endangers the safe ingress or egress to and from such driveway.

Penalty for violation. Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of up to $50. The Police Department may cause vehicles parked in violation of this section to be removed at the owner's expense.

§ 405-70 Uninspected vehicles.

[Added 9-19-2011]

No person shall cause to be parked on a public way or public property any vehicle that is required to be inspected pursuant to MGL c. 90 which displays an inspection sticker that is more than one month expired. Any vehicle so parked shall be cited under this section for a fine of $50. Each day the vehicle remains uninspected and parked in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.