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Wednesday, 30 July 2008 |
W’field councilors hear first draft of ‘no parking’ ordinance for alleys
By KRISTIN REICHARDT
Assistant Managing Editor
WAYNESFIELD — Waynesfield village officials are a step closer to securing a safer driving space in village alleys. Village councilors heard Monday the first reading Monday of an ordinance to prohibit parking in alleys within village limits, citing the need to provide safe conditions for those traveling on public streets and alleys within the village.
Violations could result in a minor misdemeanor for the first offense, and a misdemeanor for each subsequent violations within a six-month period of a prior violation.
“This looks like about what we wanted,” Councilor John Chiles said before he made the motion to hear the first reading.
Councilors began discussing this issue in conjunction with needing a venue in which to enforce traffic violations during the May council meeting.
The no parking ordinance states alleys need to remain clear and open for public travel, as well as for use by emergency vehicles and utility vehicles.
Therefore, the legislation stipulates that no person shall stop, stand or park a motor vehicle as described in the Ohio Revised Code in a public alley within the village.
Parking is allowed for no longer than 30 minutes in order to be loaded or unloaded, either of cargo or passengers.
The ordinance makes provision for emergency and public utility vehicles to stop or park in alleys as necessary for emergency situations, or for repairs or maintenance to any public utility.
Exceptions also are allowed when necessary to avoid conflicts with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a police officer, traffic sign or device.
Village Administrator Ron Zimmerman plans to erect approximately six “No Parking” signs at the entrance of the alleys he deems appropriate, including the alley that runs parallel to Wapakoneta Street behind the Waynesfield American Legion building.
“That’s the only real problem we had,” Zimmerman said Tuesday. “That alley that was in question, that one definitely, and there’s probably one or two more.”
He said the other locations are still being determined.
Councilors plan to hear the second reading of the ordinance at their regular August meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 in the Village Administration Building. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 July 2008 )
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