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City of North Adams, MA
Berkshire County
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[1]
State law reference: Penalties for violation of parking regulations, MGL c.90 20A.
[8-10-1065, § 4; 4-26-1972; Ord. of 6-23-1987; Ord. of 10-27-1987; Ord. of 6-26-2007; Ord. of 4-23-2019][1]
No person shall allow, permit or suffer any vehicle, trailer or semitrailer registered in his name or under his control' except as hereinafter provided, to stand or park, in any street, highway or roadway in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and in particular in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or traffic signal or sign:
(a) 
Within an intersection, except where the installation of parking meters has been specifically approved by the department of public works of the commonwealth.
(b) 
Upon any sidewalk.
(c) 
Upon any crosswalk.
(d) 
Upon a roadway in a rural or sparsely settled district.
(e) 
Upon a roadway where parking, other than angle parking, is permitted, unless both wheels on the right side of the vehicle are within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway; provided, however that upon one-way streets where parking is required or permitted on the driver's left side of such street, the 12 inches shall apply to both wheels on the left side of the vehicle.
(f) 
Where angle parking is permitted, unless the right front wheel of the vehicle is within six inches of the curb or edge of the roadway.
(g) 
Upon any roadway where the parking of a vehicle will not leavea clear and unobstructed lane at least 10 feet wide for passing traffic.
(h) 
Upon any roadway within five feet of a fire hydrant.
(i) 
In front of any private road or driveway.
(j) 
Within 15 feet of the wall of a fire station or directly across the street from such station, provided that signs are erected acquainting the driver of such restriction.
(k) 
Upon any roadway within 20 feet of an intersecting roadway, except a private road, driveway or alley.
(l) 
Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic.
(m) 
On any bridge, under pass, or within 25 feet thereof where official signs are erected.
(n) 
At any curb adjacent to the entrance of a church, theater or hotel, provided that official traffic signs are erected to notify motorists of the provisions of this prohibition.
(o) 
Upon any street, highway or roadway so as to obstruct the removal or plowing of snow or ice.
(p) 
Unattended within the limits of private ways furnishing means of access for fire apparatus to any building.
(q) 
For leaving of vehicles within parking spaces designated as reserved for vehicles owned and operated by disabled veterans or handicapped persons and within certain other areas public or private.
(r) 
Upon any roadway, parking a trailer or semitrailer, registered or unregistered, which is not attached to a motor vehicle capable of towing it. For this purpose, a trailer or semitrailer would constitute any vehicle without motor power designed for carrying persons or property, being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. Parking of such equipment is permissible while actively loading or unloading or while being actively utilized for qualified public construction, a maintenance project, or other private project expressly permitted by the City of North Adams Public Safety Department.
(s) 
Upon any bike lane.
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Cross reference: Vehicles parked in certain areas subject to towing, § 13-55.1(e).
[1-25-1966; 4-26-1966; 3-12-1968; 5-14-1968; 7-9-1968; 12-13-1968; 1-28-1969; 6-9-1970; 3-23-1971; 7-27-1971; 12-28-1971, § 2; 1-11-1972; 2-22-1972, § 1; 6-27-1972; 12-26-1972; 10-9-1973, §§ 2, 4; 12-10-1974; 7-22-1975; 12-9-1975, § 1; Ord. of 4-26-1977, § 2; Ord. of 7-25-1978; Ord. of 12-26-1978 (two); Ord. of 1-9-1979; Ord. of 6-26-1979; Ord. of 6-26-1979; Ord. of 7-10-1979; Ord. of 8-12-1980; Ord. of 9-9-1980; Ord. of 12-9-1980; Ord. of 9-22-1981; Ord. of 10-27-1981; Ord. of 3-23-1982 (two); Ord. of 7-13-1982; Ord. of 7-27-1982; Ord. of 1-11-1983; Ord. of 3-8-1983; Ord. of 4-26-1983; Ord. of 11-9-1983; Ord. of 4-10-1984; Ord. of 8-14-1984 (two); Ord. of 8-28-1984; Ord. of 1-8-1985; Ord. of 7-23-1985; Ord. of 10-8-1985; Ord. of 3-25-1986 (two); Ord. of 11-12-1986; Ord. No. 10-13-1987; Ord. of 2-28-1989; Ord. of 10-24-1989; Ord. of 2-13-1990; Ord. of 5-22-1990; Ord. of 10-23-1990; Ord. of 5-14-1991; Ord. of 7-9-1991; Ord. of 10-22-1991; Ord. of 11-12-1991; Ord. of 6-9-1992; Ord. of 7-29-1992; Ord. of 3-23-1993; Ord. of 7-27-1993; Ord. of 9-28-1993; Ord. of 7-12-1994; Ord. of 10-10-1995; Ord. of 5-14-1996; Ord. of 1-14-1997 (two); Ord. of 6-10-1997; Ord. of 8-25-1998; Ord. of 11-10-1998; Ord. of 12-8-1998; Ord. of 4-13-1999; Ord. of 4-27-1999; Ord. of 5-25-1999; Ord. of 7-11-2000 (two); Ord. of 11-13-2001; Ord. of 11-27-2001; Ord. of 11-25-2003 (three); Ord. of 12-27-2005; Ord. of 4-25-2006; Ord. of 2-12-2008; Ord. of 6-10-2008; Ord. of 7-27-2010; Ord. of 10-13-2015; Ord. of 9-12-2017; Ord. of 8-14-2018; Ord. of 4-23-2019; Ord. of 9-8-2020]
Upon the following streets or parts thereof parking is hereby prohibited:
American Legion Drive, westerly side, from the south curbline of Main Street starting southerly 228 feet to Ashland Street intersection: easterly side, from a point 93 feet north of the center line of the plaza driveway opening, southerly a distance of 276 feet
Arnold Place, northerly side the entire length. Southerly side from the southerly curbline of Church Street and extending easterly a distance of 234 feet
Ashland Street, easterly side from Davenport Street to Summer Street except for a section beginning at a point 30 feet northerly from the westerly extension of the northerly curbline of Washington Avenue, thence northerly 177 feet to a bus stop; and also another section beginning at a point 143 feet southerly from the westerly extension of the southerly curbline of Chestnut Street and extending southerly 216 feet. West side, beginning at a point 50 feet north of the extended northerly curbline of Bond Street, southerly to the southerly side of the Boston & Maine Railroad bridge abutment
Ashland Street, westerly side from the Boston & Maine Railroad bridge abutment, northerly 368 feet
Bank Street, easterly side
Barbour Street, northerly side from State Road to Brickyard Court
Beaver Street, both sides between bridges spanning the Hoosac River; also, both sides from the Union Street intersection easterly a distance of 500 feet
Blackinton Street, the southerly side from Church Street to Montana Street. Southerly side from Ashland Street easterly a distance of 50 feet
Bond Street, both sides
Bracewell Avenue, southerly side from Houghton to Eagle Street
Bradley Street, north and south sides from Bradford Street to the entrance of the City park at Windsor Lake
Brown Street, easterly side for a distance of 20 feet on each side of driveway into yard of Northern Berkshire Electric Company and Berkshire Gas Company. Westerly side from the Hoosac River to the Boston and Maine railroad overpass
Cady Street, easterly side from the driveway of Johnson School, southerly 222 feet
Canal Street, both sides
Center Street, entire north and south side
Chase Avenue, westerly and northerly sides from River Street to North Holden Street
Chestnut Street, southerly side
Church Street, easterly side within five feet of a walkway, driveway or private road from Bradley Street to Elmwood Avenue
Church Street, easterly side 40 feet southerly from the intersection of Pleasant Street
Church Street, westerly side from Summer Street to a point 148 feet southerly from the intersection of the south curbline of Davenport Street with the westerly curbline of Church Street. Easterly side from Bradley Street to the Boston and Maine railroad overpass. Easterly side from a point formed by the extension in an easterly direction of the southerly line of Blackinton Street to the curb on the easterly side of Church Street, thence running southerly along such easterly curb of Church Street 390 feet
Cliff Street, westerly side from Union Street to Montgomery Street. Easterly side from the intersection at Union Street to a point 400 feet north of said intersection. Easterly side from the northerly curbline of Front Street extending 323 feet
Corinth Street, to the easterly side from Bond Street to Davenport Street
Corinth Street, east side from Lawrence Avenue to Bond Street
Davenport Street, north side from Church Street for a distance of 50 feet
Davenport Street, south side
Eagle Street, easterly side from the intersection of the easterly line of Eagle Street and the northerly line of Union Street, northerly about 140 feet to the southerly property line of the Elks Home and from the northerly curbline of Canal Street, northerly 85 feet and from the southerly curbline of Canal Street, southerly 110 feet. Westerly side from the intersection of the westerly line of Eagle Street and the northerly line of Lincoln Street northerly 180 feet to point above fire hydrant located near St. Joseph's School and from the intersection of the westerly curbline of Eagle Street with the north curbline of Main Street northerly 104 feet and from the northerly curbline of River Street, northerly 35 feet and from the southerly curbline of River Street, southerly 180 feet
Eagle Street, easterly side, from the southerly side of Hudson Street and extending southerly 100 feet
East Main Street, northerly side from North Church Street to Gallup Street
East Quincy Street, southerly side from Pleasant Street to Harrison Avenue except for one handicapped parking space beginning 335 feet easterly of the easterly curb of Wall Street extended northerly and extending therefrom easterly 22 feet. Northerly side from Summit Avenue westerly for a distance of 420 feet
Elmwood Avenue, southerly side extending 105 feet westerly from Church Street
Francis Street, westerly side
Franklin Street, southerly and easterly side from Eagle Street to the Clarksburg line. Westerly and northerly side from Eagle Street to Northern Lights Avenue
Frederick Street, northerly side
Freeman Avenue, easterly side
Furnace Street, both sides beginning at the northerly curbline of 85 Furnace Street and extending southerly 500 feet
Furnace Street By-Pass, both sides from State Street to Furnace Street
Hadley Overpass, easterly side from Main Street southerly for a distance of 220 feet. Westerly side from Main Street southerly for a distance of 150 feet
Hall Street, northerly side from Eagle Street for a distance of 900 feet. Southerly side from a point 900 feet westerly from Eagle Street to North Holden Street
Harris Street, easterly side from River Street to Hathaway Street
Hermon Avenue, entire easterly side
Hodges Cross Road, south and north sides, entire street
Highland Avenue, east side
Holbrook Street, southerly side
Holden Street, westerly side. Easterly side from Veteran's Memorial Drive northerly 208 feet. Easterly side from Main Street northerly to Center Street
Hoosac Street, north side, except that occupants of dwelling houses on such north side may park motor vehicles in front of their respective dwelling houses
Houghton Street, both sides from River Street to Bracewell Avenue, westerly side from Bracewell Avenue to North Street
Hudson Street, southerly side
Hunter Foundry Road, entire length both sides. Jackson Street, southerly side
Kemp Avenue, westerly side, Lake Street southerly to the East School driveway. Westerly side, for a distance of 100 feet running in a northerly direction from the intersection of the northerly line of Bradley Street and the westerly line of Kemp Avenue. East and west sides from the northerly line of Bradley Street extending northerly to Rich Street
Lawrence Avenue, north side. South side from the westerly curbline of Highland Avenue westerly 36 feet
Liberty Street, northerly side from Houghton Street to Eagle Street
Liberty Street, southerly side, from the intersection of the easterly curb line of Laurel Avenue extending easterly 11 feet
Liberty Street, southerly side from the intersection of the westerly curbline of Laurel Avenue, extending westerly 15 feet
Main Street, northerly side from Marshall Street westerly for a distance of 150 feet. Southerly side from Hadley Overpass to Phoenix Bridge. Southerly side, from a point 78 feet easterly of the easterly curb of Bank Street, thence 17 feet easterly
Marshall Street, westerly side from a point 50 feet southerly of an extended south line of St. Anthony Drive to River Street. Easterly side from Center Street to River Street
Massachusetts Avenue, north and south side beginning at Tyler Street in a westerly direction to Protection Avenue. North side from Doane's Lane west to Wood Street, except for 180 feet in front of present Honor Roll. North side from a point 200 feet easterly of Leonard Street thence westerly to the Williamstown Line. South side from Williamstown Line easterly 1,300 feet, south side opposite Leonard Street easterly 500 feet
Meadow Street, easterly side from East Quincy Street to Holbrook Street
Miner Street, westerly side. Easterly side, except for a section beginning at a point 150 feet southwesterly from the base line intersection of Union Street and Miner Street (said point being also 80 feet southwesterly from the street line intersection of Miner Street and Union Street) and extending therefrom southwesterly 275 feet
Montana Street, easterly side from Lawrence Avenue to Porter Street. Westerly side between Porter and Blackinton Streets, except that occupants of dwelling houses within such section may park motor vehicles in front of their respective dwelling houses
Montgomery Street, northerly side from Cliff Street to Prospect Street
Morris Street, both sides
North Church Street, easterly side from a point 219 feet northerly from Main Street to Eagle Street. Westerly side from a point 153 feet northerly from Main Street to Eagle Street
North Holden Street, westerly side from River Street to Liberty Street
North Street, from Williams Street to Cady Street, both sides
North Street, northerly side, beginning at the curb line of Houghton Street and extending westerly 75 feet
North Street, southerly side, beginning at the curb line of Houghton Street and extending westerly 80 feet
Oak Hill, both sides where it intersects with the Old Mohawk Trail to terminate at a point 2,000 feet westerly
Old Union Street, both sides from the Union Street intersection southerly a distance of 200 feet
Perry Street, easterly side
Phelps Avenue, westerly side for a distance of 50 feet from the southerly line of State Road extended across Phelps Avenue
Pleasant Street, easterly side
Porter Street, north side
Porter Street, south side from Church Street for a distance of 58 feet
Prospect Street, southerly side from Eagle Street for a distance of 570 feet
Protection Avenue, westerly side from State Road extending southerly a distance of 212 feet
Protection Avenue, westerly side from the driveway of 137 Protection Avenue, South for a distance of 700 feet
Protection Avenue, easterly side, from the parking lot entrance for the Kevin Boland Memorial Soccer Field, South for a distance of 1200 feet to the southern end of the chain link fence adjacent to the soccer field
Quincy Street, southerly side
Rand Street, northeasterly side
Richview Avenue, northwesterly side
River Street, northerly side from a point 75 feet westerly of the west curbline of Houghton Street, to a point 70 feet easterly of the east curbline of Houghton Street and from the westerly curbline of Eagle Street westerly 80 feet. Southerly side from Eagle Street to the extended westerly line of Harris Street, except for a section beginning at a point 20 feet from the easterly curbline of Holden Street and extending easterly 60 feet
River Street, southerly side, except for a section beginning at a point 344 feet from the easterly curbline of Holden Street and extending 85 feet
River Street, northerly side of River Street at the intersection of Veazie Street extending westerly 45 feet
St. Anthony Drive, both sides
South Church Street, both sides, from Hodges Crossroads to a point 2,300 feet southerly
South Street, southerly side from Spring Street to Washington Avenue
Spring Street, both sides from South Street to Chestnut Street. Northerly side from Chestnut Street to Church Street
State Street, at the intersection of Walnut Street a distance of an additional 40 feet in the northerly direction
State Street, west side from the southerly side line of Walnut Street southerly 70 feet; east side from Hadley Overpass southerly 2,691 feet to Curran Highway
Summer Street, northerly side except for a section beginning at a point 25 feet west of the curb intersection of Ashland Street and extending westerly 165 feet. Southerly side except for a section beginning at a point 30 feet west of the curb intersection of Ashland Street and extending westerly 142 feet and the section between Ashland Street and Church Street
Temple Street, southerly side
Union Street, southerly side from the intersection at Eagle Street to a point 40 feet west of the extended west line of Canal Street and from a point 270 feet east of the extended east side line of Canal Street to a point 975 feet east of the easterly line of Gallup Street, except for a section 20 feet from the intersection of Rand Street and extending easterly 96 feet. Northerly side, from Eagle Street to Johnson Street
Veazie Street, easterly side at the intersection of River Street extending northerly 55 feet
Veazie Street, westerly side from River Street northerly for a distance of 440 feet
Veteran's Memorial Drive, both sides
Walnut Street, westerly side from Furnace Street for a distance of 1,150 feet; both sides on that portion running in an easterly/westerly direction from State Street for a distance of approximately 350 feet
Washington Avenue, southerly side, from Church Street to a point 220 feet from Ashland Street
West Main Street, southerly side from Eagle Street easterly to the westerly side of Prospect Street
West Main Street, southerly side from Phoenix Bridge to Brown Street, except for a section from a point 25 feet westerly of the intersection of Furnace Street and extending westerly 85 feet Northerly side, beginning at a point 100 feet easterly from the intersection of the easterly line of Goodrich Street, thence extending westerly to a point 100 feet westerly of the intersection of west line of Goodrich Street; 157 feet from easterly curb line of Grime Street and extending easterly 57 feet. Southerly side, beginning at a point 20 feet easterly of the southerly extended east line of Goodrich Street and extending westerly to a point 20 feet westerly of the southerly extended west line of Goodrich Street
West Shaft Road, both sides from the intersection with the Mohawk Trail extending southerly 4,150 feet to a point where the Tunnel Brook crosses West Shaft Road
West Shaft Road extension, both sides from the Mohawk Trail extending southerly 2,200 feet to the intersection with the old West Shaft Road
Windom Terrace, southerly side starting at a point 170 feet from the intersection of Church Street and extending easterly 145 feet
Winter Street, entire southerly side
Yale Street, westerly side, for a distance of 60 feet running in a southerly direction from Holbrook Street
[3-26-1968; 7-9-1968; 6-9-1970; 3-23-1971; 7-27-1971; 12-28-1971, § 2; 2-22-1972, § 2; 6-12-1973; 10-9-1973, §§ 1, 3; 11-13-1973; 12-9-1975, § 2; Ord. of 10-10-1978; Ord. of 1-9-1979; Ord. of 3-27-1979; Ord. of 4-10-1979; Ord. of 8-12-1980 (three); Ord. of 9-22-1981; Ord. of 3-23-1982 (six); Ord. of 9-15-1982; Ord. of 4-12-1983; Ord. of 6-28-1983; Ord. of 1-24-1984; Ord. of 4-10-1984; Ord. of 10-23-1984; Ord. of 7-9-1985; Ord. of 1-14-1986; Ord. of 11-24-1987; Ord. of 5-24-1988; Ord. of 5-22-1990; Ord. of 7-24-1990; Ord. of 7-9-1991; Ord. of 3-11-1992 (two); Ord. of 4-26-1994; Ord. of 7-12-1994; Ord. of 6-27-1995; Ord. of 10-10-1995; Ord. of 5-14-1996; Ord. of 12-8-1998; Ord. of 7-11-2000; Ord. of 1-8-2002; Ord. of 12-27-2005; Ord. of 2-12-2008; Ord. of 9-12-2017; Ord. of 8-14-2018; Ord. of 2-25-2020]
No person shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than hereinafter provided between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and legal holidays upon the following streets and unmetered public parking lots or parts thereof.
(a) 
Ten-minute parking:
Ashland Street, westerly side from a point 25 feet north of the intersection of Summer Street and extending northerly 61 feet
Summer Street, northerly side from a point 25 feet west of the curb intersection of Ashland Street and extending westerly 165 feet
Summer Street, southerly side from a point 30 feet east of the intersection of Ashland Street and expending easterly 20 feet
Summer Street, southerly side from a point 30 feet west of the curb intersection of Ashland Street and extending westerly 142 feet
West Main Street, southerly side from a point 25 feet westerly of the intersection of Furnace Street and extending westerly 85 feet
(b) 
One-hour parking:
American Legion Drive, westerly side from the south curbline of Main Street southerly 228 feet; easterly side from the south curbline of Main Street extending 216 feet
Ashland Street, westerly side from a point 41 feet south of the intersection of Main Street southerly to a point 86 feet north of the intersection of Summer Street
Bank Street, westerly side from a point 123 feet south of Main Street southerly to Summer Street
Eagle Street, westerly side from Main Street to Center Street
Hadley Overpass, westerly side from Main Street southerly for a distance of 220 feet
Holden Street, easterly side from Main Street to Center Street, with the exception of 91 feet southerly from the south curbline of Center Street
Main Street, northerly side from Marshall Street to North Church Street; southerly side from Hadley Overpass to Church Street
Morris Street, westerly side from Summer Street to a point 73 feet southerly
St. John Municipal Parking Lot, the entire City parking lot situated southerly from Summer Street and westerly from Ashland Street
State Street, westerly side, beginning at a point 153 feet south of the southerly line of Furnace Street extended easterly, thence southerly 298 feet
(c) 
Two-hour parking:
Ashland Street, westerly side from Summer Street to Chestnut Street. Easterly side from Main Street to Summer Street; and from a point 143 feet south from the southerly curbline of Chestnut Street extending 216 feet; and from a point 30 feet north of the northerly curbline of Washington Avenue and extending northerly 177 feet
Church Street, easterly side from East Main Street to be extended to the southerly boundary of Spring Street. Westerly side from Main Street to Summer Street
Eagle Street, easterly side from the southerly property line of the Elks Home northerly about 120 feet to the driveway southerly of LaValley Oil property. Westerly side from a point 180 feet northerly of the intersection of the westerly line of Eagle Street and the northerly line of Lincoln Street northerly to the intersection of the westerly line of Eagle Street and the southerly line of Sperry Avenue. Westerly side, beginning at a point being 20 feet south of the southerly curbline of Bracewell Avenue extended easterly, thence southerly 115 feet
Holden Street, easterly side from Center Street to River Street
Marshall Street, both sides from Main Street northerly for a distance of 520 feet
North Church Street, easterly side from Main Street northerly 219 feet. Westerly side from Main Street northerly 153 feet
Quincy Street, northerly side
River Street, northerly side from Eagle Street to Temple Street
Summer Street, southerly side from Ashland Street to Church Street
Union Street, southerly side from the east line of Willow Dell to the extended westerly line of Cliff Street
Walnut Street, easterly side from a point 350 feet southerly from the south curbline of Walnut Street and extending southerly 50 feet
West Main Street, northerly side from Phoenix Bridge to Brown Street
(d) 
Half-hour parking:
Bank Street, westerly side from Main Street southerly for 123 feet
Grimes Street, northerly side beginning at a point 142 feet easterly from the intersection of the east curbline of Brown Street with the north curbline of Grimes Street and extending easterly for a distance of 45 feet
(e) 
(Reserved)
(f) 
Fifteen-minute parking:
Ashland Street, westerly side, beginning at a point being 30 feet north of the northerly line of Hoosac Street extended westerly; thence southerly 475 feet to a point being 200 feet south of the southerly line of Lawrence Avenue extended westerly. Westerly side, beginning at a point being 31 feet northerly of the point of intersection of the north line of Crowley Avenue with the west curbline of Ashland Street and extending northerly for a distance of 40 feet
Ashland Street, westerly side, beginning at a point 203 feet south of the southerly line of Washington Avenue extended westerly; thence southerly 110 feet
Blackinton Street, northerly side, beginning at a point 178 feet easterly of a monument at the intersection of Ashland Street and extending easterly a distance of 50 feet
Center Street, southerly side, from a point 172 feet from the easterly line of Marshall Street and extending 106 feet in an easterly direction. Said area shall be for registry business only and shall be in effect Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only
Houghton Street, easterly side from Liberty Street to Brooklyn Street
Marshall Street, easterly side, beginning at a point 20 feet from the southerly curbline of Center Street and thence southerly a total distance of 26 feet
River Street, northerly side beginning at a point 210 feet easterly from Harris Street and thence easterly a total distance of 44 feet
River Street, southerly side beginning 20 feet from the easterly curbline of Holden Street and extending easterly 35 feet
River Street, southerly side beginning 344 feet from the easterly curbline of Holden Street and extending easterly 85 feet
State Street, westerly side, beginning at a point 58 feet southerly from the center line of the traveled way of Morgan Avenue, thence southerly a total distance of 58 feet
(g) 
Unlimited time.
Summer Street, north side from a point beginning 40 feet from the easterly line of American Legion Drive and extending in an easterly direction to the westerly extended line of the Police Department driveway, 106 feet. Said area shall be restricted to parking for "Police Vehicles Only."
Summer Street, south side from a point beginning 40 feet from the easterly line of American Legion Drive and extending in an easterly direction to the westerly extended line of the Police Department driveway, 106 feet. Said area shall be restricted to parking for "Police Business Only."
[Ord. of 7-24-1990; Ord. of 11-12-1991; Ord. of 11-23-1993; Ord. of 7-12-1994; Ord. of 5-14-1996]
No person shall park a vehicle upon the following streets during the dates set forth herein:
Arnold Place, southerly side from a point beginning 234 feet from the southerly curbline of Church Street and extending to the end, from November 1 through April 30
Blackinton Street, southerly side from Ashland Street to Montana Street from November 1 through April 30
Houghton Street, easterly side from Bracewell Avenue to Liberty Street, from November 1 through April 30
Richview Avenue, southeasterly side from West Main Street extending 485 feet southerly, from November 1 through April 30
Washington Avenue, northerly side, from Ashland Street to the westerly curbline of Spring Street, from November 1 through April 30
Williams Street, westerly side from a point beginning 160 feet northerly from the north curbline of School Street and extending 80 feet during the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday through June 30, 1994
And at such other times as ordered by the Commissioner of Public Safety or Commissioner of Public Services
No person shall park upon any street or highway any vehicle displayed for sale.
[Ord. of 5-24-1988; Ord. of 9-28-2011; Ord. of 4-23-2019]
No person shall park any vehicle, except in an emergency, on any street or highway for a period of time longer than one hour between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of any day. This ban shall be in effect from November 1 to April 15, or at such time that the Mayor declares a weather emergency.
(a) 
Year round: Montana Street, from the intersection of Hoosac Street to the intersection of Bond Street.
Parking is prohibited at bus stops, except for buses. No person shall park a bus within a business district at any place other than a bus stop, except an interstate bus while receiving or discharging passengers.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also §§ 23-17 through 23-20, Buses.
Parking is prohibited at taxicab stands except for taxicabs, and no person shall park a taxicab upon any street within a business district at any place other than the taxicab stand or stands designated for the use of his taxicab or taxicabs except while engaged or while waiting for an opportunity to use the taxicab stand designated for his use.
[1]
Cross reference: Taxicabs, §§ 23'.1-23-6.
No person, shall park a vehicle in any loading zone on any street for a period of time longer than 15 minutes and then only while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise.
[12-9-1975, § 4; Ord. of 10-11-1977; Ord. of 9-22-1981; Ord. of 6-23-1987; Ord. of 10-27-1987; Ord. of 3-22-1988; Ord. of 4-23-2019]
(a) 
In general. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 22D of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), the city council of the City of North Adams hereby enacts the following regulations authorizing the removal to a convenient place of vehicles parked or standing in violation of any of the provisions of this Article V on any way under the control of the City of North Adams. Vehicles specifically exempt by Chapter 40, Section 22D shall not, however, be subject to to such removal.
(b) 
Authorization of police. The moving or towing of any vehicles under the provisions of this article shall be by and at the direction of the chief of police or such other officers of the rank of sergeant or higher as he may from time to time designate.
(c) 
Fees. The city council hereby imposes upon the owner of any vehicle moved or towed to a convenient place, under the provisions of this article, the following fees:
(1) 
Removal or towing fee—Not to exceed that which is provided in or as authorized by statute law.
(2) 
Storage fees—Not to exceed that which is provided in or as authorized by statute law.
(d) 
Liability for damage during removal or storage. The contractor shall be liable to the owner for any damage arising out of negligence caused to a vehicle in the course of removal and storage.
(e) 
General prohibition towing zones. No person shall stand or park or allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in his name to stand or park in any of the following places. Vehicles found in violation of the provisions of this section except those specifically exempt by law, shall be removed to a convenient place under the direction of an officer of the police department and the owner of the vehicle so removed or towed away shall be liable to the cost of such removal and storage, if any, as set forth in subsection (c) of this section. The owner of any vehicle removed or towed away under the provisions of this section shall also be subject to the penalties provided in Chapter 90, Section 20C of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.).
(1) 
Upon any way in such a manner as to impede the removal or plowing of snow or ice except vehicles parked in accordance with approved regulations governing all night parking.
(2) 
Upon any sidewalk.
(3) 
Upon any crosswalk.
(4) 
Upon any way within 20 feet of an intersecting way except alleys.
(5) 
Upon a way within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
(6) 
On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of the way.
(7) 
In front of a public or private driveway.
(8) 
Upon any way where the parking of a vehicle will not leave a clear and unobstructed lane at least 10 feet wide for passing traffic.
(9) 
Unattended within the limits of private ways furnishing means of access for fire apparatus to any building.
(10) 
For leaving of vehicles within parking spaces designated as reserved for vehicles owned and operated by disabled veterans or handicapped persons and within certain other areas public private.
(11) 
Upon any bike lane.
(f) 
Parking prohibitions, towing zone. No person shall stand or park or allow, permit or suffer any vehicles registered in his name to stand or park on any of the ways or parts of ways hereinafter described and during the periods of time set forth. Vehicles found in violation of the provisions of this section except those specifically exempted by law shall be removed to a convenient place under the direction of an officer of the police department and the owner of the vehicle so removed, or towed away shall be liable for the cost of such removal and storage, if any as set forth in subsection (c) of this section. The owner of any vehicle removed or towed away under the provisions of this section shall also be subject to the penalties provided in Chapter 90, Section 20C of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.).
Ashland Street, westerly side from the north range line of building No. 297, southerly 206 feet to the south range line of building No. 315
Blackinton Street, northerly side from Church street westerly for a distance of 60 feet. Southerly side from Church Street to Montana Street. Southerly side from Ashland Street easterly a distance of 50 feet
Church Street, westerly side from Summer Street to a point 47 feet southerly from the intersection of the south curbline of Davenport Street with the westerly curbline of Church Street. Easterly side from Bradley Street to the Boston and Maine Railroad overpass. Easterly side from a point formed by the extension in an easterly direction of the southerly line of Blackinton Street to the curb on the easterly side of Church Street, thence running southerly along such easterly curb of Church Street 390 feet
Corinth Street, east side from Lawrence Avenue to Bond Street
Davenport Street, south side
Highland Avenue, east side
Hoosac Street, south side. North side, except that occupants of dwelling houses on said north side may park motor vehicles in front of their respective dwelling houses
Montana Street, easterly side from Lawrence Avenue to Porter Street: Westerly side between Porter and Blackinton Streets, except that occupants of dwelling houses within such section may park motor vehicles in front of their respective dwelling houses
Porter Street, northerly side
(g) 
Official traffic signs. The provisions of subsection shall be effective only during such time as a sufficient number of official traffic signs bearing the legend 'tow-away zone" are installed, erected, maintained and located so as to be visible to approaching drivers, such signs to be appended above or incorporated into the legend of other parking regulating signs.
(h) 
Police to keep record of towed vehicles. The Police Department shall keep a record of all vehicles towed or removed under the provisions of this Article. Such record shall be retained for one year and shall contain the following information:
(1) 
The registration of the vehicle.
(2) 
The location from which it was towed, and time and date of tow order.
(3) 
The location to which it was moved.
(4) 
The fee charged for towing.
(5) 
Name of towing contractor, if any.
(6) 
Name and rank of officer who authorized towing.