11-12-15 waupun-winter parking

This time of year we like to take a moment to give readers a refresher on the city ordinances relating to winter parking and snow and ice removal.   Winter parking regulations state that on any day that we receive 2 or more inches of snow, and the day after, vehicles cannot park on city streets or alleys between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am.  Snowfall is measured at the Waupun Safety Building.  During these early morning hours the Public Works Department is out cleaning the streets.  If cars are parked on the streets during this time City staff has the authority to have the vehicle removed and stored at the owners expense.  For further information regarding winter parking regulations please visit the city website www.cityofwaupun.org (Government, Municipal Codes), and review Chapter 6, Traffic Code section 6.05(4).   Snow and ice removal is addressed in Chapter 7 of our municipal code.  Property owners are given 24 hours after the end of a snowfall to remove snow and ice from sidewalks.  Failure to do so is cause for the city to clean up the area and will result in a minimum fee of $100.00.  The City provides notice of these winter rules in the local paper and will put door hangers on any property they have to clean up.  Pictures of the property are taken before the property is cleaned for verification of violation.  Visit the city website, and review Chapter 7, sections 7.07 and 7.08 for additional information on snow and ice removal requirements.  You can also call City Hall or the Police Department for further clarification.