[Adopted 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-12-19]
[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:
That portion of the street which is improved and is intended
for vehicle traffic.
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.
Any public road right-of-way, including the roadway and the
terrace, within the Village limits.
That portion of the street which may or may not be improved
and is not intended for vehicle traffic.
A.
It shall be unlawful to park on the roadway unless designated as
a loading zone.
B.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to park such vehicle
upon any portion of a street where and at the time when parking is
prohibited, limited or restricted by official traffic signs.
C.
When a snow emergency is declared by the Public Works, no parking
will be allowed on any street in Browntown.
D.
Parking restrictions do not apply to Village vehicles while on duty.
E.
Parking restrictions do not apply to emergency vehicles and firefighters'
vehicles while on call.
F.
There shall be no parking from 2:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the east
side of Mill Street from Main Street south to the west entrance of
South First Street.
G.
There shall be no parking from 2:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the south
side of East Old Highway Road from Mill Street east to the end of
the Center Street right-of-way.
H.
There shall be no parking from 2:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on South First
Street and the Recycling Center parking lot.
I.
The Village Board may designate additional no-parking zones by resolution.
A.
Any motor vehicle, trailer or wheeled vehicle which is left on the
streets of the Village which impedes the movement of any emergency
vehicle or the operation to effectively remove accumulated snow by
the Public Works Department shall be subject to tow away. The Department
of Public Works shall see to the towing of any such vehicle. Tow charges
shall be paid by the owner of the vehicle prior to release of the
vehicle. In no event shall the Village be responsible for tow charges.
Neither the Village nor the person removing the vehicle shall be liable
for damages to such vehicle during its removal in the absence of negligence.
B.
Any vehicle violating a restricted parking area law from November
1 through April 15 shall be towed at the owner's expense.
