Number
060100
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. D’AMATO
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to parking of vehicles for periods exceeding 24 hours.
Sections
s. 101-27-1.5 cr
Analysis
This ordinance creates a pilot program to test the efficacy of procedures to suspend the 24-hour restriction upon highways designated for 2-sided, night parking.
The pilot area is identified as those streets within the city of Milwaukee that are within the rectangle bounded by and including N. Jefferson St., E. Pleasant St., East Ogden St. and N. Franklin Pl. Blocks included in the pilot area are:
500-1199 E. Pleasant St.
500-1199 E. Lyon St.
500-1199 E. Ogden St.
1400-1599 N. Jefferson St.
1500-1599 N. Jackson St.
1400-1599 N. Van Buren St.
1400-1599 N. Cass St.
1400-1599 N. Marshall St.
1400-1599 N. Astor St.
1400-1599 N. Humboldt Ave.
1400-1599 N. Franklin Pl.
During the course of the pilot program, vehicles will not be permitted to remain standing in one place on highways in the pilot area for more than 5 days consecutively. All other parking restrictions and parking permit requirements shall remain in effect in the pilot area including hourly restrictions and parking prohibitions.
The pilot program will be in effect until December 1, 2007 excluding the period of December 1, 2006 through March 1, 2007. Prior to the conclusion of the program, the commissioner of public works will provide a report to the common council relating to the efficacy and impact of the program and making recommendations.
Body
Whereas, Residents of areas in which 2-sided night parking is allowed are often employed within walking distance of their homes; and
Whereas, Residents who are otherwise permitted to park overnight and throughout the day in their neighborhoods are currently required to move their vehicles to another parking place on the street before the expiration of 24 hours; and
Whereas, Moving parked vehicles to other on-street locations to comply with the 24-hou...
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