It shall be unlawful for any person to park
any vehicle upon a street for the purpose of displaying it for sale.[1]
[Amended 4-26-2004 by Ch. No. 1483; 5-23-2011 by Ch. No. 1750; 9-21-2020 by Ch. No. 1995; 9-19-2022 by Ch. No. 2030]
A.
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except
when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance
with law or the directions of a police officer or a traffic control
device, in any of the following places:
(1)
On a sidewalk.
(2)
In front of a public or private driveway.
(3)
Within an intersection.
(4)
On a crosswalk.
(5)
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
(6)
Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing beacon,
stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of the roadway.
(7)
Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb, or within
30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety
zone, unless the traffic authority indicates a different length by
signs or markings.
(8)
Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
(9)
Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire
station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire
station within 75 feet of the entrance (when properly sign-posted).
(10)
Alongside or opposite any street excavation
or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic.
(11)
On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or
parked at the edge or curb of a street.
(12)
Upon any bridge or other elevated structure
upon a highway or within a highway tunnel.
(13)
At any place where official signs prohibit stopping
or parking.
(14)
At any curb cut or ramp for persons with disabilities.
(15)
Within 15 feet of a corner at an intersection.
(16)
At the edge of the road or curb facing the flow
of traffic, left wheels to curb.
(17)
More than 12 inches from a curb in a parallel
parked position.
(18)
Alongside any yellow curbing.
(19)
Within a loading zone.
(20)
Upon the paved or main travel part of the highway
within the lane of travel.
(21)
In a bus or taxi stand.
(22)
Within eight feet of a fire hydrant.
(23)
On any bicycle lane, trail or path.
(24)
Upon any crosshatched access aisle adjacent to disability parking
spaces.
B.
The following vehicles are exempt from the prohibitions contained in Subsection A:
(1)
School
buses or worker transport buses that are loading or unloading children
or workers, provided that the school bus or worker transport bus operates
its flashing bus-safety lights;
(2)
Subject
to the provisions of RIGL 31-21-6, vehicles that are momentarily stopped,
standing, or parked to admit or discharge passengers;
(3)
Taxicabs
that are momentarily stopped, standing or parked to admit or discharge
passengers;
(4)
Vehicles
that are momentarily stopped, standing, or parked for the purpose
of, and while actually engaged in, loading or unloading property;
(5)
Vehicles that are owned or operated by the state or a city or town when the vehicle must stop, stand, or park to perform maintenance or repair work on an area where stopping, standing or parking is prohibited under the provisions of Subsection A;
(6)
Vehicles that are disabled in such a manner, and to such extent, that the vehicle operator cannot avoid stopping or temporarily leaving the disabled vehicle in an area where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited under the provisions of Subsection A;
(7)
Vehicles
that are momentarily stopped to allow oncoming traffic to pass before
making a right or left-hand turn, or in preparation for or while negotiating
an exit from the road.
C.
Every person or owner who commits a violation of the
provisions of this section, entitled "Stopping, standing and parking
restrictions," shall be fined $50 to be paid to the Westerly Municipal
Court Clerk no later than 30 days after the receipt of the parking
citation.
D.
There shall be a late fee of $50 charged to any person
failing to pay the fine for a parking violation under this section
within 30 days.
E.
The Chief
of Police may, upon request, grant permission to park vehicles in
designated tow or no-parking zones for limited times with conditions
as he/she determines.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any
vehicle to park the same at any time where parking is prohibited,
or during any time when parking is restricted, or for any one consecutive
period of time longer than specified, on any of the following streets
or parts thereof.
A.
No parking (to be designated by signage):
[Amended 9-9-2002 by Ch. No. 1421; 2-24-2003 by Ch. No. 1434; 1-12-2004 by Ch. No. 1474; 7-12-2004 by Ch. No. 1497; 4-25-2005 by Ch. No. 1532; 9-25-2006 by Ch. No. 1583; 3-9-2009 by Ch. No. 1667; 8-17-2009 by Ch. No. 1682; 5-23-2011 by Ch. No. 1750; 4-28-2014 by Ch. No. 1817]
|
Alba Inn Road, the entire length, both sides,
approximately 468 feet from its intersecting point with High Street.
| |
|
Bay Street, between the intersecting point of
Bay Street and Larkin Road and a point 50 feet north from such intersecting
point, easterly and westerly sides.
| |
|
Bay Street, west side, between the exit and
entrance to the Watch Hill Fire District parking lot 45 feet.
| |
|
Beach Street, entire length, both sides.
| |
|
Beacon Street, entire length, easterly side,
except three areas delineated by timber cribbing and located at:
| |
|
(1)
|
Between a point 130.2 feet south of the center
line of John Street and a point 177.5 feet south of the center line
of John Street.
|
|
(2)
|
Between a point 211.5 feet south of the center
line of John Street and a point 234.7 feet south of the center line
of John Street.
|
|
(3)
|
Between a point 273.3 feet south of the center
line of John Street and a point 290.5 feet south of the center line
of John Street.
|
|
Bellevue Avenue, between the intersections of
Park Avenue and Ward Avenue, east side, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, and prohibited at all times on the west side.
Resident parking and high school visitor parking exceptions as follows:
| |
|
(1)
|
Parking for residents of Bellevue Avenue shall
be permitted along the east side of Bellevue Avenue from the intersection
of Park Avenue and Ward Avenue by permit only.
|
|
(2)
|
Each household along Bellevue Avenue shall be
issued five parking permits for their use and the use of visitors
to their residences.
|
|
(3)
|
The permits shall be placed in the windshield
of the vehicle when parked in front of the residence. Permits shall
be available at the Police Department.
|
|
(4)
|
The Director of Public Works shall cause the
designated area on Bellevue Avenue to be posted as a parking zone
for "residents only - permit required" and high school visitors with
permits from the Westerly High School.
|
|
(5)
|
Any vehicle parked on the east side of Bellevue
Avenue without a parking permit as herein provided shall be towed
at the owner's expense.
|
|
Bowling Lane, entire length, northerly side.
| |
|
Bowling Lane, southerly side, from Main Street
and continuing in a westerly direction to a point 346 feet west of
Main Street.
| |
|
Bowling Lane, southerly side, from a point 567
feet west of Main Street and continuing in a westerly direction to
a point 1,444 feet west of Main Street.
| |
|
Bowling Lane, southerly side, from a point 1,597
feet west of Main Street and continuing in a westerly direction to
a point 1,684 feet west of Main Street.
| |
|
Bowling Lane, southerly side, from a point 1,803
feet west of Main Street and continuing in a westerly direction to
a point 2,447 feet west of Main Street.
| |
|
Bowling Lane, southerly side, from a point 2,568
feet west of Main Street and continuing in a westerly direction to
a point 2,766 feet west of Main Street.
| |
|
Bowling Lane, southerly side, from a point 2,970
feet west of Main Street and continuing in a westerly direction to
the western terminus of Bowling Lane.
| |
|
Canal Street, beginning at the intersection
of Railroad Avenue to Boonbridge Road, westerly side.
[Amended 10-22-2018 by Ch. No. 1939] | |
|
Canal Street, east side opposite 44 Canal Street
143 feet in a northerly direction, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m.
| |
|
Chester Avenue, between School Street and Granite
Street, westerly side.
| |
|
Chestnut Street, between Granite Street and
School Street, westerly side.
| |
|
Crestview Drive:
| |
|
(1)
|
The outer perimeter beginning at NG Pole 10
and continuing in a northerly direction to NG Pole 18.
|
|
(2)
|
The inner perimeter directly opposite NG Pole
10 and continuing in a northerly direction to NG Pole 18.
|
|
Cross Street, along the north curb, east for
100 feet from the apex of the Elm Street corner.
| |
|
Cross Street, between the intersections of Elm
Street and Main Street, both sides.
| |
|
Cross Street, south side, beginning at Granite Street and continuing
in a westerly direction for 100 feet.
| |
|
Cross Street Extension, north side beginning
at the east side of the driveway for Babcock Village and continuing
in an easterly direction for 20 feet.
| |
|
Cross Street Extension, north side beginning
at the west side of the driveway for Babcock Village and continuing
in a westerly direction for 30 feet.
| |
|
Dayton Street, westerly side, entire length.
| |
|
Dixon Street, north side, entire length.
| |
|
Dixon Street, south side, beginning at the intersection
of High Street, continuing west for a distance of 20 feet.
| |
|
Dixon Street, south side, beginning at the intersection of Railroad
Avenue, continuing east for a distance of 50 feet.
| |
|
East Capalbo Drive, both sides, beginning 210 feet west of North
Capalbo Drive to its terminus.
| |
|
Emerald Street, east side from its intersection
with Wells Street in a northerly direction for a distance of 25 feet.
| |
|
Fairview Avenue, beginning at the intersection
with Westminster Street, thence in a westerly direction, 150 feet,
north side.
| |
|
Franklin Street, entire length, both sides.
| |
|
Friendship Street, north side, from Canal Street heading east
to Pole No. 13.
[Added 1-28-2019 by Ch.
No. 1946] | |
|
Friendship Street, north side, from West Street heading west
for 185 feet.
[Added 1-28-2019 by Ch.
No. 1946] | |
|
Friendship Street, south side, from West Street heading west
for 325 feet.
[Added 1-28-2019 by Ch.
No. 1946] | |
|
Granite Street, entire length, both sides.
| |
|
Greenman Avenue, south side, entire length.
[Added 12-13-2021 by Ch.
No. 2013] | |
|
High Street, north side, beginning at intersection
of Canal Street, continuing east for a distance of 50 feet.
| |
|
High Street, north side, beginning at intersection
of Grove Avenue, continuing west for a distance of 500 feet.
| |
|
High Street.
[Repealed 10-22-2018 by Ch. No. 1939] | |
|
High Street, west side, between Grove Avenue
and Dixon Street.
| |
|
High Street, east side, between Narragansett
Avenue and Oak Street.
| |
|
High Street, both sides, entire length north
of Oak Street.
| |
|
High Street, south side, from Grove Avenue,
westerly direction, 25 feet.
| |
|
High Street, southerly side, from a point beginning
at NECO Pole #34 and proceeding in a westerly direction to pole #37.
[Amended 10-22-2018 by Ch. No. 1939] | |
|
High Street, where it intersects with Oak Street
(southeast corner).
| |
|
Highland Avenue.
[Repealed 10-22-2018 by Ch. No. 1939] | |
|
Highland Avenue, between the intersections of
Park Avenue and Granite Street, west side, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. Resident parking exceptions as follows:
| |
|
(1)
|
Parking for residents of Highland Avenue shall
be permitted along the west side of Highland Avenue from the intersections
of Park Avenue and Granite Street by permit only.
|
|
(2)
|
Each household along Highland Avenue shall be
issued five parking permits for their use and the use of visitors
to their residences.
|
|
(3)
|
The permits shall be placed in the windshield
of the vehicle when parked in front of the residence. Permits shall
be available at the Police Department.
|
|
(4)
|
The Director of Public Works shall cause the
designated area on Highland Avenue to be posted as a parking zone
for "residents only - permit required."
|
|
(5)
|
Any vehicle parked on the west side of Highland
Avenue without a parking permit as herein provided shall be towed
at the owner's expense.
|
|
Industrial Drive, west side, from its intersection with Canal
Street, northerly 100 feet.
| |
|
James Street, beginning at a point 342 feet
west of the intersection with Pauline Street, thence in a westerly
direction a distance of 50 feet, both sides.
| |
|
Jay Street, entire length, easterly side.
| |
|
John Street, north and south sides, from its
intersection with Elm Street and continuing in an easterly direction
for 175 feet.
| |
|
Lewis Lane, entire length, northerly side.
| |
|
Main Street, between Union Street and Beach
Street, easterly side.
| |
|
Main Street, entire length, westerly side.
| |
|
Mountain Avenue, entire length, northerly side.
| |
|
Narragansett Avenue, southerly side, from Tower
Street continuing in an easterly direction to a point 489 feet east
of Tower Street.
| |
|
Narragansett Avenue, northerly side, from a
point 272 feet east of Tower Street at NECO Pole #7 continuing easterly
to a point 388 feet east of Tower Street to NECO Pole #6.
| |
|
Narragansett Avenue, south side, from Tower
Street, easterly 30 feet.
| |
|
Newton Avenue, entire length, westerly side.
| |
|
Oak Street, north side from a point beginning
at the extended east curbline of Marion Street and proceeding in an
easterly direction for a distance of 25 feet.
| |
|
Oak Street, north side from a point beginning
at the west edge of the driveway for 86 Oak Street and proceeding
in a westerly direction for a distance of 10 feet.
| |
|
Oak Street, the north side, from a point perpendicular
to the extended east curbline of Tower Street to a point 150 feet
east, i.e., the frontage of the properties located at 88 and 90 Oak
Street.
| |
|
Oak Street, south side, from its intersection
with High Street and continuing in an easterly direction for 50 feet.
| |
|
Oak Street, south side, from the east corner
of its intersection with Haswell Street and continuing in an easterly
direction for 20 feet.
| |
|
Oak Street, south side, from the west corner
of its intersection with Haswell Street and continuing in a westerly
direction for 15 feet.
| |
|
Oak Street, south side, from Spruce Street easterly
for 20 feet.
| |
|
Oak Street, south side, from Spruce Street westerly
for 20 feet.
| |
|
Oak Street, southerly side, from a point beginning
at NECO Pole 1670 and proceeding in a westerly direction for a distance
of 24 feet to its termination point.
| |
|
Park Avenue, north side, from the northeast
corner of its intersection with Ward Avenue to the northwest corner
of its intersection with Top Street.
| |
|
Park Avenue, south side, from the southeast
corner of its intersection with Bellevue Avenue to Top Street.
| |
|
Park Avenue, south side from Ward Avenue easterly
for 20 feet.
| |
|
Pearl Street, east side, entire length.
| |
|
Pearl Street, west side, from Service Street
to a point 225 feet north of Service Street.
| |
|
Pierce Street, between Pleasant Street and High
Street, westerly and northerly sides.
| |
|
Pleasant Street, between Pierce Street and Canal
Street, both sides.
| |
|
Pleasant Street, northerly side, from High Street
to a point 157 feet west of the extended west curbline of West Street.
| |
|
Pleasant Street, northerly side, beginning at
the extended east curbline of Marriott Avenue and continuing in a
westerly direction for a distance of 395 feet.
| |
|
Pleasant Street, southerly side, beginning at
High Street and continuing in a westerly direction for a distance
of 303 feet.
| |
|
Pleasant Street, southerly side, beginning at
the east curbline of West Street and continuing in an easterly direction
for a distance of 111 feet.
| |
|
Pleasant Street, southerly side, between West
Street and Canal Street.
| |
|
Pond Street, east side, from corner of Pierce
Street northerly for 40 feet.
| |
|
Pond Street, westerly side, entire length.
| |
|
Railroad Avenue, south side, area in front of
the Elk's Club from west driveway easterly direction for 100 feet.
| |
|
Rocket Street, beginning at a point at the intersection
of Granite Street and Rocket Street in a southerly direction 90 feet,
both sides (along a stone wall at 51 Granite Street).
| |
|
School Street, south side, from Chester Avenue,
west to Main Street, entire length.
| |
|
School Street, north side, from the westernmost
curb cut for the bus alley exiting St. Pius School, west to Main Street,
entire length.
| |
|
Setting Sun Drive, east side, from its intersection with Watch
Hill Road and continuing in a southerly direction for 265 feet.
[Added 11-13-2017 by Ch.
No. 1905] | |
|
Setting Sun Drive, west side, from its intersection with Watch
Hill Road and continuing in a southerly direction for 75 feet. Restricted
Parking, limited to three hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. per day,
from 75 feet to 425 feet in a southerly direction.
[Added 11-13-2017 by Ch.
No. 1905; amended 10-1-2018 by Ch. No. 1938; 12-12-2022 by Ch. No. 2032] | |
|
Sherwood Drive, beginning at Post Road thence
in a southerly direction 300 feet, west side.
| |
|
Schilke Drive, entire length, both sides.
| |
|
Spring Street, westerly side, between School
Street and Cross Street.
| |
|
Spruce Street, east side, area in front of the
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home between driveways for 50 feet.
| |
|
State Street, north side, from the west corner
of the driveway for the State Street School and continuing in a westerly
direction for 15 feet.
| |
|
State Street, north side, from its intersection
with Westminster Street and continuing in an easterly direction for
25 feet.
| |
|
Tow zones described in § 238-67.
| |
|
Tower Street, both sides, entire length.
| |
|
Turano Avenue, easterly side, entire length.
| |
|
Union Street, west side, beginning at NECO Pole
No. 3 thence in a northerly direction for 44 feet five inches.
| |
|
Ward Avenue, east side, from Bellevue Avenue
northerly for 25 feet and hydrant.
| |
|
Ward Avenue, east side, handicap access walkway
15 feet at Westerly High School by auditorium sidewalk.
| |
|
West Street, east side, between the intersections
of Dixon Street and Railroad Avenue, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Resident parking and resident visitor parking
exceptions as follows:
[Added 11-13-2017 by Ch.
No. 1906] | |
|
(1)
|
Parking for residents of West Street shall be
permitted by permit only along the east side of West Street from its
intersection with Dixon Street and continuing in a northerly direction
to its intersection with Railroad Avenue.
|
|
(2)
|
Each household along West Street shall be issued
five parking permits for their use and the use of visitors to their
residences.
|
|
(3)
|
The permits shall be placed in the windshield
of the vehicle when parked in front of the residence. Permits shall
be available at the Police Department.
|
|
(4)
|
The Director of Public Works shall cause the
designated area on West Street to be posted as a parking zone for
"residents only - permit required" and visitors of residents with
permits.
|
|
(5)
|
Any vehicle parked on the east side of West
Street without a parking permit as herein provided shall be towed
at the owner's expense.
|
|
Westminster Street, east side, from State Street
northerly 25 feet.
| |
|
Westminster Street, east side, from Wells Street
20 feet.
| |
|
Winnapaug Road, entire length, both sides.
| |
|
Woody Hill Road, both sides, beginning at the
intersection with Old Post Road (Route 1) thence proceeding in a northerly
direction for 300 feet.
| |
B.
Pickup zones.
(1)
Pickup zones are areas of restricted parking for the
purpose of providing for the continual turnover of parking spaces
in an area where a large number of motorists require parking for a
short period of time, generally between five and 15 minutes.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any
vehicle to park the same in excess of the specified time limit during
the hours of operation of the business(es) for which the pickup zone
has been designated.
(b)
Requests for pickup zones shall be made, in
writing, to the office of the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police
will investigate such requests and report his/her findings to the
Town Council.
(c)
The need for existing pickup zones will be reviewed
by the Chief of Police at least once per year. Whenever it is determined
that an existing pickup zone is no longer required or serving its
intended purpose, the Chief of Police will request that the Town Council
eliminate such pickup zones by amending this section.
[Amended 10-24-2005 by Ch. No. 1558; 5-23-2011 by Ch. No. 1750]
[1]
Fifteen minutes:
[Amended 8-20-2012 by Ch. No. 1777; 8-18-2014 by Ch. No. 1828]
|
Atlantic Avenue, south side, beginning at NECO Pole No. 131
and proceeding in a westerly direction for a distance of 28 feet.
|
|
Bay Street, west side, at a point at the northeast corner of
Plat 179, Lot 2 (aka 9 Bay Street), and continuing in a southerly
direction for a distance of 30 feet.
|
|
High Street, east side, between driveways of the United States
Post Office.
|
|
High Street, west side, beginning at a point 127 feet south
of the midline of Railroad Avenue and continuing south for a distance
of 43 feet.
|
|
Narragansett Avenue, north side, from Tower Street, continuing
east to NECO Pole No. 7, when school is in session.
|
|
Oak Street, between NECO Pole No. 15 and NECO Pole No. 17.
|
|
Oak Street, south side, at a point beginning at the crosswalk
in front of 77 Oak Street and continuing west for a distance of 30
feet.
|
|
Railroad Avenue, south side, beginning at the western property
line of 53 Railroad Avenue, continuing east to the easternmost property
line of 53 Railroad Avenue.
|
|
Railroad Avenue, east side, beginning at the southern property
line of 27 Railroad Avenue, continuing north for a distance of 25
feet.
|
|
Railroad Avenue, south side, beginning at the western property
line of 47 Railroad Avenue, continuing east to the easternmost property
line of 47 Railroad Avenue.
|
|
School Street, north side, at a point beginning at NECO Pole
No. 18 and continuing west for a distance of 200 feet.
|
|
Union Street, south side, at a point beginning at the crosswalk
in front of 5 Union Street and continuing west for a distance of 50
feet.
|
C.
Provided that parking is permitted:
[Amended 4-26-2004 by Ch. No. 1484; 8-6-2007 by Ch. No. 1613; 6-2-2008 by Ch. No. 1642; 10-19-2015 by Ch. No.
1847; 9-18-2017 by Ch. No. 1899; 9-20-2021 by Ch. No. 2007; 2-12-2024 by Ch. No. 2055]
(1)
Two hours: Bay Street in Watch Hill, between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., where designated by the Director of Public
Safety.
(2)
Three hours:
(a)
Areas of restricted parking, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Sunday: High Street, Broad Street, Main Street,
Union Street, Railroad Avenue, south side only and north side from
its intersection with Canal Street to the easterly entrance to the
train station (the rest of the north side unlimited), Canal Street.
(b)
Larkin Road in Watch Hill (northerly side, resident permit required),
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., where designated by
the Director of Public Safety.
(c)
Spray Rock Road in Weekapaug (southerly side), between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., where designated by the Director of Public
Safety.
(3)
Weekapaug Scenic Overlook: 30 minutes from Memorial Day to Labor
Day.
D.
Three hours for Westerly residents only:
[Amended 4-26-2004 by Ch. No. 1484; 2-14-2011 by Ch. No. 1740; 3-22-2021 by Ch. No. 2000]
(1)
Location. Larkin Road, northerly side, from a point 50 feet easterly
of Larkin Road and Bay Street to a point 30 feet westerly of the intersection
of Larkin Road and Lighthouse Road.
[Amended 9-20-2021 by Ch. No. 2007; 2-12-2024 by Ch. No. 2055]
(2)
Any resident of the Town, upon presenting satisfactory proof thereof,
may obtain a parking permit, valid between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. from May 1 to October 1 during the calendar year in which
it is issued, which shall be available in the Tax Collector's office.
The Director of Public Works shall cause the designated areas to be
posted as "three-hour parking zones - resident permit required." Any
vehicle parked on such areas without a parking permit as herein provided
shall be towed at the owner's expense and shall be fined $150.
[Amended 9-20-2021 by Ch. No. 2007; 2-12-2024 by Ch. No. 2055]
(3)
For the purposes of this section, a "resident" shall mean a person
who claims Westerly as his or her permanent residence or a nonresident
taxpayer whose primary residence is in another state, but who owns
real property in the Town of Westerly and is listed on the current
Town tax roll.
(4)
For the purposes of determining residency, satisfactory proof thereof
may include:
(5)
Exemption. This section shall not apply to those residents or nonresident
taxpayers who have purchased a Westerly Town Beach season parking
permit. Said beach permit shall operate as a permit for resident parking
on Larkin Road, and no other resident parking permit shall be required.
E.
Loading zone: areas of restricted parking, between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for the
purpose of loading and unloading commercial and/or industrial freight,
in addition to those truck zones/freight loading zones previously
established:
[Amended 2-24-2003 by Ch. No. 1434; 12-12-2003 by Ch. No. 1461; 9-26-2005 by Ch. No. 1554; 5-23-2011 by Ch. No. 1750; 10-22-2018 by Ch. No. 1939; 9-19-2022 by Ch. No. 2030]
|
Broad Street, north side, beginning at the midpoint of the Broad
Street Bridge, continuing east for a distance of 30 feet.
|
|
Canal Street, east side, beginning 16 feet south of the crosswalk
at Railroad Avenue and proceeding 54 feet south.
|
|
High Street, west side, beginning at crosswalk in front of 42
High Street, proceeding south for 65 feet.
|
|
Union Street, west side, beginning 20 feet south of the crosswalk
at the intersection with Broad Street, continuing south for a distance
of 60 feet.
|
F.
Parking for official Town business.
[Amended 8-20-2012 by Ch. No. 1777]
(1)
Police
substation. Pierce Street, east side, beginning at the northern property
line of 68 Pierce Street, continuing south for a distance of 22 feet.
G.
Municipal parking lot.
[Added 8-18-2014 by Ch.
No. 1827; 10-22-2018 by Ch. No.
1939; amended 9-19-2022 by Ch. No. 2030]
(1)
Establishment.
The following parking lots are hereby established to be a municipal
parking lots to be managed and maintained by the Town of Westerly:
(a)
(b)
That area commonly known as 14 Canal Street, Westerly, Rhode Island.
Said parking lot having been leased to the Town of Westerly by The
Narragansett Electric Company.
(2)
Supervision.
The municipal parking lots shall be under the supervision of the Police
Department, in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(3)
Except
as provided for in this section, it shall be unlawful to park any
vehicle in the municipal parking lots in violation of any ordinance,
or to so park contrary to the rules established by the Town Council
or the Town Manager.
(4)
Fines.
Any person found to be in violation of this ordinance shall be subject
to a fine of $50 for each violation.
H.
Two-hour parking zone for three spaces located on Dixon Street adjacent
to Parkview Apartments, property of Westerly Housing Authority.
[Added 4-18-2016 by Ch.
No. 1856; 9-19-2022 by Ch. No. 2030]
(1)
Location.
Commencing on the south side of Dixon Street at the intersection of
Lots 59 and 51 on Tax Assessor's Plat 57, thence traveling in an easterly
direction adjacent to the existing Parkview Apartment complex, three
parking spaces.
(2)
Purposes.
The purpose of these two-hour parking spaces is to serve the tenants
of Parkview Apartments with nursing services, health-care services,
home care, visiting aides, social services and pickup and dropoff
by immediate family members.
(3)
Parking
spots. These three parking spots shall be designated by signage and
striping.
(4)
Fines.
Any persons found to be in violation of this subsection shall be subject
to a fine of $50 for each violation.
A.
The following highways and public lands located in
the Town are designated as lands on which the parking of motor vehicles
of any description is prohibited, and as tow zones:
[Amended 11-12-2002 by Ch. No. 1428; 9-27-2010 by Ch. No. 1731; 5-23-2011 by Ch. No. 1750; 11-18-2013 by Ch. No. 1802; 8-17-2015 by Ch. No. 1844; 7-9-2018 by Ch. No. 1931]
(1)
Misquamicut area: entire length of Atlantic Avenue, including adjacent
public land not specifically designated as a parking area by any public
authority; the entire length of Bayberry Road, Benson Avenue, Boxwood
Avenue, Breach Drive, Cadbury Lane, Charlene Drive, Clam Shell Drive,
Clifford Drive, Collins Avenue, Cove Road, Crandall Avenue, Dogwood
Avenue, Egret Lane, Elmwood Avenue, First Street, Fisherman's Avenue,
Frances Avenue, Gem Court, Governor Avenue, Kathleen Drive, Kimball
Avenue, Lawton Avenue, Linwood Avenue, Marie Street, Maplewood Avenue,
Montauk Avenue, Oxford Street, Pirates Island Drive, Rabbit Run, Ricci
Road, Rip Tide Drive, St. Clair Way, Salt Pond Way, Seagull Road,
Snowberry Lane, Richmond Drive, Second Street, Shirley Drive, Terrace
Avenue, Third Street, and Utter Street, Uzzi Avenue; Violet Lane,
Winnapaug Road from Atlantic Avenue to Shore Road.
(2)
Weekapaug area: entire length of Weekapaug Road and
Wawaloam Drive and Sand Trail except designated scenic overlook; Fenway
Road between Knowles Avenue and Wawaloam Drive; entire length of Knowles
Avenue; Spray Rock Road (southerly side), where designated by the
Director of Public Safety, Winona Avenue from Passpataug Avenue to
Fenway Road.
(3)
Watch Hill area: Aloha Road, Arraquat Road, Aquidneck
Avenue; entire length of Avondale Road; Bluff Avenue, including public
right-of-way to beach, sometimes referred to as "Shinkle Drive"; Breen
Road, Browning Road; Camelback Way, Champlin Drive, East Hills Road,
Everett Avenue, including public right-of-way running to beach; Foster
Cove Road; Fox Run, Golf Club Road, Grassland Way, Glen Way; India
Point Road, Kidds Way, Kings Way, southerly side of Larkin Road; Lighthouse
Road, entire length of Manatuck Avenue, including public right-of-way
running to beach, excluding designated parking area for motorized
bicycles and motor scooters with a motor rated not more than 4.9 horsepower
and not greater than 50 cubic centimeters, which is capable of a maximum
speed of not more than 30 miles per hour; Massachaug Road; Mintuck
Road, Montego Road, Neowam Avenue; Nepun Road, Niantic Avenue, including
public right-of-way running to beach; Ninquveet Road, Ninigret Avenue;
Noank Avenue; Noonatch Road, Oakwood Road, entire length of Ocean
View Highway; Oenoke Lane, Overlook Drive; Pasadena Avenue, Pawcatuck
Avenue; Peeptoad Road, Plimpton Road; Popon Road, Quail Run, Ridge
Road, Round Hill Road, Sequan Road, Shepherds Run, Turtle Back Road,
Valley Path, Waters Edge Road; Watch Hill Road, starting from its
intersection with Shore Road in a southerly direction to the intersection
of Westerly Road, Wapan Road, Wauwinnet Avenue; Westerly Road; West
Ridge Road; Sunset Avenue, and Yosemite Valley Road.
(4)
Westerly area: Elm Street from Broad Street to end
of the no-parking zone, on the easterly and westerly sides; Pierce
Street, easterly side, 30 feet, in a northerly direction from the
intersection with Pleasant Street.
[Amended 9-19-2022 by Ch. No. 2030]
(5)
Bradford area: Quarry Road, entire length, both sides.
(6)
Shelter Harbor area: Wagner Road, from the intersection
with Rossini Road south to a point 100 feet north of the Shelter Harbor
Fire District dock, both sides.
B.
This section shall not apply to vehicles parked for
religious services.
The Director of Public Safety shall cause the designated areas in § 238-67 to be posted as tow zones.
Any of the following conditions, if shown they
exist in relation to a motor vehicle located on streets or highways
within the Town, shall constitute a violation of this section, and
shall subject the vehicle to being removed by tow-away method at the
expense of the owner or person in charge of the same, at the order
of any police officer of the Town, and the owner or person in charge
shall pay a penalty in the amount of $50 in addition to the tow-away
charge and any storage thereon.
A.
Inoperable motor vehicles, which shall mean remaining
inoperative for a period of 72 consecutive hours.
B.
Immobile motor vehicles, which shall mean remaining
immobile for a period of 72 consecutive hours.
C.
Vehicles parked during periods of snow removal operation
by the Town with snow removal equipment, when such vehicles substantially
inhibit the operation of snow removal vehicles in removing snow or
ice from roads or highways within the Town.
All motor vehicles ordered removed by tow-away
shall be removed by a duly licensed tow vehicle, and record of storage
location of same shall be filed at the office of the Chief of Police.
The certified registration of any motor vehicle
shall be prima facie evidence that the registered owner of same created
the violation.
No authorized tow-away vehicle operator shall
release any vehicle removed for violation hereunder unless receipt
from the office of Chief of Police of payment of the penalty is shown
by the owner or person in charge of any vehicles for removal.
[Amended 4-26-2004 by Ch. No. 1485; 5-23-2011 by Ch. No. 1750; 3-22-2021 by Ch. No. 2000; 9-20-2021 by Ch. No. 2007; 9-19-2022 by Ch. No. 2030]
A.
Every person who commits a violation of the provisions of § 238-66, entitled "Parking prohibited or restricted in designated areas," shall be fined $50 to be paid to the Westerly Municipal Court Clerk no later than 30 days after receipt of a parking citation; provided, however, Bay Street, Larkin Road and Spray Rock Road overtime parking shall be subject to a fine of $150 to be effective seasonally between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from May 1 until October 1 of each year.
[Amended 2-12-2024 by Ch. No. 2055]
B.
There shall be a late fee of $50 charged to any person failing to
pay the fine for a parking violation under this section within 30
days. For those who pay the fine by mail to the Municipal Court, the
postmark will be used to determine the date that the fine was paid.
[Amended 4-25-2005 by Ch. No. 1533; 4-7-2008 by Ch. No. 1632]
A.
Definitions.
(1)
The words "motor vehicle" or "vehicle" shall mean
any vehicle propelled or drawn by any nonmuscular power.
(2)
The words "parked vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle
in a stationary position within the limits of a public highway.
(3)
The word "street" shall mean any public highway, road
or street in the Town of Westerly.
(4)
The word "snowstorm" shall mean such time as two inches
of snow have fallen and thereafter until the completion of snowplowing
operations.
B.
No person shall stop, stand or park, or allow to remain
parked, a motor vehicle upon any highway during a snowstorm emergency
or when a snowstorm occurs.
C.
The Town Manager or his designee is hereby authorized
to declare a snowstorm emergency.
D.
Any vehicle found parked in violation of this section
may be removed or conveyed by or under the direction of a member of
the Police Department by means of towing the same, or otherwise, to
a private or public garage or lot in the Town of Westerly. Such removal
shall be at the risk of the owner. Before the owner or person in charge
of such vehicle shall be permitted to remove the same from the custody
of the garage or lot where it was towed, such owner or person shall
furnish evidence of identity and ownership or right to possession
and shall pay towing and storage charges reasonably incurred in such
removal.
E.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to
emergency vehicles while on an emergency call, public service vehicles,
or physician and ambulances on emergency calls.
[Amended 5-23-2011 by Ch. No. 1750; 9-20-2021 by Ch. No. 2007]
A.
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor
vehicle to park or permit to be parked a trailer, including but not
limited to a jet ski, personal watercraft or boat trailer of any kind,
nature or description, whether attached or unattached to a vehicle
to be parked on either side of the following streets for the entire
length of these streets:
|
Name of Street
|
|---|
|
Charlene Drive
|
|
Clam Shell Drive
|
|
Clifford Drive
|
|
Cove Road
|
|
Egret Lane
|
|
Governor Avenue
|
|
Oxford Street
|
|
Ricci Road
|
|
Salt Pond Way
|
|
Seagull Road
|
|
Snowberry Lane
|
|
Terrace Avenue
|
B.
Any vehicle with an attached trailer as herein described
or an unattached trailer parked in the above-referenced areas shall
be subject to towing at the operator's or owner's expense, and the
operator of said vehicles or the owners of said unattached trailers
shall be subject to a fine of $150 per violation.
