(A) The town may regulate the use of parking lots and structures owned or operated by the town, including, but not limited to, the installation and/or use of electronic and mobile devices, designation of parking spaces, use of parking attendants to enforce parking regulations, and signs specifying any limitations on the time duration or the days of the week when vehicles may be parked and any other conditions on the use of a town parking lot. The Town Manager or designee is authorized to issue and promulgate such rules and regulations related to the use of town parking lots, including time limitations, as may be determined by the Town Manager or designee. Any such rules and regulations shall be conspicuously posted at either the entrance to said parking lot or such other prominent place where it is visible to the general public.
(B) A town parking lot or structure may be closed or partially closed to vehicular access whenever it is utilized for a limited period of time for a special event conducted or sponsored by the town or by community organizations and the like, if such closure is authorized by the Town Manager or designee. The Town Manager shall cause notices to be posted in conspicuous locations at least 24 hours in advance, notifying drivers that a parking lot or structure will be closed for a special event and that unauthorized vehicles may be cited and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
(C) The Town Council may establish fees and fines for parking in any metered or non- metered parking space located in town parking lots and structures. Such fees and fines may be specified in Schedule of Fees adopted by the Town Council. Any vehicle found to be in violation of this chapter, as well as any associated rules and regulations is subject to being towed or immobilized at the owner’s expense.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 9-14-2021; Ord. 2021-02, passed 2-8-2022)