TEMPORARY "NO PARKING" ZONES—ON-STREET METERS.
Madison General Ordinances § 12.1425
in effect12.1425 - TEMPORARY "NO PARKING" ZONES—ON-STREET METERS.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish procedure for the Director of Traffic Engineering or the Parking Division Manager to establish Temporary No Parking Zones at on-street metered parking stalls, when the street must be cleared of vehicles for a parade or special event, or other purposes described herein. This ordinance establishes the procedure for "No Parking" meter hoods.
(2) Applications. The Director of Traffic Engineering or the Parking Division Manager may establish a temporary "no parking" zone on streets in the City of Madison where parking meters have been installed. Applications for establishing a no parking zone area shall be made on a form designated by the Director of Traffic Engineering or the Parking Division Manager and shall include a description of the purpose for which the permit is sought, the number of hours and the number of metered stalls to be restricted. In addition, an application to establish a no parking zone area may be included as part of the Roadway Cafe Permit process under Sec. 10.30. (Am. by ORD-22-00014, 4-7-22)
(3) (a)
"No Parking" Hoods may be issued for the following purposes:
1. To prohibit on-street parking to facilitate construction on property adjacent to the street right-of-way.
2. To prohibit parking for events granted a Street Use Permit pursuant to Sec. 10.056 of the Madison General Ordinances, or Parade Permits under Sec. 12.87, on street(s) or portions of street(s) within the perimeter of the Street Use Permit or on the parade route, whether or not such streets are closed to all traffic.
3. To prohibit parking for weddings and funerals.
4. To prohibit on-street parking within a Roadway Cafe established by permit under Sec. 10.30. (Cr. by ORD-22-00014, 4-7-22)
(b) Fees per hood or area shall be as follows:
1. "No Parking" Hood Fees. Meter hoods shall be issued for a full day or half-day. The fee for a full-day meter shall be eighteen dollars ($18) plus a two-dollar ($2) hood rental fee, and the fee for a half-day meter shall be ten dollars ($10) plus a two dollar ($2) hood rental fee.
a. Fees for Multi-Space Metered Zones. Zones consisting of parallel parking areas, for every twenty-two (22) lineal feet as measured at the curb, shall be equivalent to one (1) parking stall. Each parking stall measured in this manner shall have a fee of eighteen dollars ($18) for a full day and the fee for a half day shall be ten dollars ($10). Zones consisting of diagonal parking stalls shall have a fee of eighteen dollars ($18) for a full day and the fee for a half day shall be ten dollars ($10) per stall. Temporary restricted parking signs as required by the Parking Utility will have a fee of two dollar ($2) per sign.
2. Street Use Permits or Parade Permits (Sec. 12.1425(4)(a)2.). $2.00 per hood or sign for meters on streets that are closed to traffic, and the regular price in sub. (3)(b)1. and (3)(b)1.a. above for meters or areas on streets that are not completely closed to traffic.
3. Lost and Stolen Hoods. $2.00 per hood or sign replacement cost.
4. Street or Utility Work in Right-of-Way. There shall be no charge for hoods or signs to prohibit parking to facilitate any street or utility work when all or a portion of such work is within the street right-of-way.
5. City of Madison Public Works Contracts. There shall be no charge for meter hoods or signs to prohibit parking for any work under a City of Madison Public Works contract.
6. Weddings and Funerals. There shall be no charge for meter hoods or signs issued for weddings and funerals under this section.
7. Roadway Cafes. There shall be no charge for hoods or signs to prohibit parking within a Roadway Cafe established by permit under Sec. 10.30. The fees that would otherwise accrue to such use are accounted for under the Roadway Cafe Expansion License fees established under Sec. 9.135(4). (Cr. by ORD-22-00014, 4-7-22)
(4) Placement of Meter Hoods. Hoods (meter bags), signs, or other suitable means of notification shall be used to post the "no parking" areas. The hood or signs shall be clearly marked "No Parking" and shall bear an expiration date. Upon granting the request, the Parking Division Manager shall issue to the applicant the number of hoods required to post each meter included in the restricted area. Placing and removing the hoods or signs shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The hood and/or signs shall be placed on the meter or metered area no later than the beginning of the last full cycle of the posted time limit of the meter in question, prior to the start of the temporary No Parking zone. All hoods and/or signs shall be removed immediately after the event has ended or upon the expiration date on the hood or signs, whichever is sooner. If the street has been closed, the hoods and/or signs shall be removed before the street is reopened. Hoods and signs may not be transferred to other dates or locations nor may the dates and location specified on the hoods be altered. (Am. by ORD-06-00178, 12-8-06)
(5) Any person who uses or permits the use of a parking meter hood and/or signs which is not authorized by the Parking Division Manager, or who shall fail to comply with the requirements of this ordinance shall be subject to a forfeiture of not more than two hundred dollars ($200), plus applicable court costs and fees. (Am. by ORD-06-00178, 12-8-06)
(6) No provision of this ordinance is intended to limit the authority of the Director of Traffic Engineering or the Parking Division Manager under Sec. 12.03 of the Madison General Ordinances.
(Am. by ORD-12-00066, 5-9-12) (Sec. 12.1425(3)(b) Am. by ORD-16-00044, 4-27-16) (Cr. by Sub. Ord. 7651, 3-4-82; Am. by ORD-06-00061, 6-3-06; Am. by ORD-06-00178, 12-8-06; Am. by ORD-23-00098, 10-26-23)
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_12.1425TENOPAZOREMEFetched: 11/1/2026