(A) Compliance required. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in violation of the regulations established by this chapter, or in violation of regulations contained on posted signs.
(B) Obligation of owner to move vehicle. It is the obligation of the owner or operator of a vehicle to remove that vehicle when it is illegally parked. When an officer finds an illegally parked vehicle that is impeding traffic or snow removal, the officer is authorized to move the vehicle to the extent necessary to remove the obstruction, including towing the vehicle to an impound yard.
(C) Nature of violation. Violations of this chapter are criminal violations and designated as infractions.
(1) In lieu of a criminal citation for violations of this title, there is hereby established an administrative civil fee which may be assessed by means of an administrative citation-issued by an enforcement official of the town as follows.
(a) Class I violations shall be those which deprive disabled persons of access to designated parking areas and access ramps. The initial fee for Class I violations shall be the sum of $100. However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
1. After ten days: $125;
2. After 20 days: $150;
3. After 30 days: $170; and
4. After 60 days: $185.
(b) Class II violations shall be those which hamper the ability of police, fire, EMS, or public works officials to properly carry out their official duties and jeopardize the public health, safety, and welfare by the violation. The initial fee for Class II violations shall be the sum of $50. However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
1. After ten days: $60;
2. After 20 days: $65;
3. After 30 days: $70; and
4. After 60 days: $105.
(c) Class III violations shall be those which impede the free movement of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. The initial fee for Class III violations shall be the sum of $30. However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
1. After ten days: $45;
2. After 20 days: $60;
3. After 30 days: $75; and
4. After 60 days: $90.
(d) Class IV violations shall be all other violations which are not Class I, II, or III violations. The initial fee for Class IV violations shall be the: sum of $15. However, in the event the fee is not paid within a timely fashion after receipt of the citation, the fee shall be as follows:
1. After ten days: $25;
2. After 20 days: $32;
3. After 30 days: $45; and
4. After 60 days: $68.
(2) Any person receiving an administrative citation who wishes to challenge the citation, may request a hearing before the administrative law judge.
(D) Towing costs. In addition to a fine on the violation, the owner of the vehicle is responsible for paying towing fees and impound fees for the release of the vehicle.
(Ord. 2019-03-02, passed - -2019; Ord. 2020-06-01, passed - -) Penalty, see § 10.99