OPERATION OF PARKING METERS.
Madison General Ordinances § 12.144
in effect12.144 - OPERATION OF PARKING METERS.
(1) Upon payment by the operator of a vehicle, each parking meter that controls a single stall shall continuously indicate the length of time during which such vehicle may be allowed to remain parked in the parking space adjacent to such meter under the provisions of this chapter, and upon the expiration of the time limit applicable to such vehicle shall, by appropriate signal, indicate the expiration of the time limit.
(2) Paid zones not controlled by a single stall shall have some means of indicating the amount of time during which such vehicle may be allowed to remain parked, such as a physical or electronic receipt, an indication on the meter, a software application, or other means.
(3) Where paid parking is in effect, signage and/or display method(s) shall be used provide the days and times during which payment is required, any applicable date or time limits for parking, and the amount and method of payment required.
(Am. by ORD-06-00061, 6-3-06; Am. by ORD-06-00178, 12-8-06; Am. 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_12.144OPPAMEFetched: 11/1/2026