[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Wrentham as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted as Art. 5.10, Secs. 3 and 10, of the 2013 Bylaws]
Any person or body that has lawful control of a public or private way or of improved or enclosed property used as off-street parking areas for businesses, shopping malls, theaters, auditoriums, sporting or recreational facilities, cultural centers, residential dwellings, or for any other place where the public has a right of access as invitees or licensees, shall reserve parking spaces in said off-street parking areas for any vehicle owned and operated by a disabled veteran or handicapped person whose vehicle bears the distinguishing license plate authorized by MGL c. 90, § 2, or for any vehicle bearing the official identification of a handicapped person issued by any other state or any Canadian Province, according to the following formula: If the number of parking spaces in any such area is:
A. 
More than 15 but not more than 25, one parking space;
B. 
More than 25 but not more than 40, 5% of such spaces but not less than two;
C. 
More than 40 but not more than 100, 4% of such spaces but not less than three;
D. 
More than 100 but not more than 200, 3% of such spaces but not less than four;
E. 
More than 200 but not more than 500, 2% of such spaces but not less than six;
F. 
More than 500 but not more than 1,000, 1 1/2% of such spaces but not less than 10;
G. 
More than 1,000 but not more than 2,000, 1% of such spaces but not less than 15;
H. 
More than 2,000 but less than 5,000, 3/4 of 1% of such spaces but not less than 20; and
I. 
More than 5,000, 1/2 of 1% of such spaces but not less than 30.
Any officer of the Wrentham Police Department shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this bylaw. Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw shall be subject to a penalty of $100 unless a particular fine is specified for such violation. Any officer taking cognizance of a violation of any provision of this bylaw, as an alternative to initiating criminal proceedings, may give to the offender a written notice to appear before the Clerk of the Wrentham District Court at any time during office hours, not later than 21 days after the date of such notice. Such notice shall be served in the form and manner prescribed by MGL c. 40, § 21D, and shall be subject to the procedure for disposition set forth therein.
[Adopted as Art. 5.10, Secs. 7 and 10, of the 2013 Bylaws]
No person shall use or operate a motorized off-road vehicle, including, but not limited to, mini-bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, snowmobiles or a similar motorized vehicle or motor bike which is eligible for registration under MGL Chapter 90B or any vehicles as described in MGL c. 90B, § 20, or MGL Chapter 90, on any Town-owned property or private property, without prior written consent of the Town authority or landowner having responsibility for the management of such property. Any such consent shall be temporary in nature, shall specify the period of time during which it is in force, and shall be subject to the prohibitions, restrictions and requirements of all Massachusetts General Laws.
This bylaw will not restrict the use of properly registered vehicles or motor bikes on public roads or streets if they are in compliance with all Massachusetts General Laws. This bylaw will not be applicable to people who use recreational vehicles on their own property.
[Amended 6-8-2015 ATM by Art. 34]
Violators of this bylaw will be subject to a fine in the amount specified in Chapter 283, Fees, Fines and Charges, § 283-2 for a first offense and for a second and any subsequent offenses.
Any officer of the Wrentham Police Department shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this bylaw. Any person who violates any provision of this bylaw shall be subject to a penalty of $100 unless a particular fine is specified for such violation. Any officer taking cognizance of a violation of any provision of this bylaw, as an alternative to initiating criminal proceedings, may give to the offender a written notice to appear before the Clerk of the Wrentham District Court at any time during office hours, not later than 21 days after the date of such notice. Such notice shall be served in the form and manner prescribed by MGL c. 40, § 21D, and shall be subject to the procedure for disposition set forth therein.