[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
This article is adopted pursuant to the general police powers
granted under § 61.34(1), Wis. Stats., and specific authority
per Wisconsin State Statutes.
The purpose of this article is to promote public health, safety,
and general welfare of the community and to enforce the goals and
policies of the Browntown Village Board. This article applies to parking
on Village Streets.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ROADWAY
That portion of the street which is improved and is intended
for vehicle traffic.
SNOW EMERGENCY
The Public Works, or designee, may declare a snow emergency
whenever it becomes necessary to clear the streets of snow and ice
to effectuate the movement of vehicles. Factors which constitute a
snow emergency include, but are not limited to, the accumulation of
snow or ice on any street or area which hinders the safe movement
of traffic or impedes the ability of emergency vehicles and public
transportation vehicles to travel safely and expeditiously over such
streets or areas. A snow emergency declared under this article shall
remain in effect until streets and parking areas are cleared.
STREET
Any public road right-of-way, including the roadway and the
terrace, within the Village limits.
TERRACE
That portion of the street which may or may not be improved
and is not intended for vehicle traffic.