INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS.
Madison General Ordinances § 12.143
in effect12.143 - INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS.
The Parking Division Manager shall install, regulate, control, and maintain in good working condition parking meters and/or payment equipment along highways, for parking lots, and for garages, as established by ordinance or other authority.
Parking meters controlling an individual space shall be installed adjacent to the curb, and lines or marks shall be placed upon or adjacent to the roadway so as to designate individual vehicle parking spaces, not inconsistent with other provisions of this chapter. Generally, individual space parking meters shall be so set as to show or display by appropriate signal whether the parking space adjacent to such meter is legally in use.
Parking may be managed using multi-space pay stations, kiosks, mobile payment systems, or other emerging technologies approved by the Transportation Commission. Such systems shall be installed and maintained so as to clearly indicate, through signage or electronic verification, whether a vehicle has paid and is legally parked. Where appropriate, parking zones may be marked with signage and do not need to have individual lines or marks designating parking spaces.
(1) Test Area Programs. The Parking Division is further authorized to establish test area programs that may utilize alternative payment methods, time limits, hours of operation, rates, signage, markings, or zone configurations in order to evaluate new technologies, policies, or practices. Test areas shall be clearly signed and regulated, and any such use or changes to such use shall be reported to the Transportation Commission as part of program evaluation as stated below. Alternative payment methods may include but are not limited to mobile payment, pay-by-plate, pay-by-space, or multi-space meters. Special zones or pricing structures may be used, including but not limited to demand-based or graduated rates.
(2) Duration. Test programs may be authorized for up to two (2) years. Extensions or modifications beyond this period require additional approval by the Transportation Commission.
(3) Public Notice. The Parking Division shall provide public notice of any test area by:
(a) First receiving approval through the Transportation Commission
1. Posting signage in the affected area; and
2. Publishing notice on the City's website not less than seven (7) days before implementation.
(4) Evaluation and Reporting. The Parking Division Manager shall prepare and submit to the Transportation Commission an annual report on test areas, summarizing usage, compliance, revenues, customer feedback, operational issues, and recommendations for permanent adoption or modification.
(Am. by Ord. 4606, 6-19-74; Am. by ORD-06-00178, 12-8-06 Am. by ORD-23-00098, 10-26-23; Rpld & Recr. by ORD-25-00085, 12-2-25)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIICH11--19_CH12VECO_PAME_12.143INPAMEFetched: 11/1/2026