Reminder - Parking Ordinance Reminders

11/26/2025

1. General Parking Prohibition. No motor vehicle shall be parked on any public street for more than 48 continuous hours.
2. One of the following: trailer, boat, recreational vehicle, or camper shall be allowed to be parked on any residential parcel provided it is not parked on a grass or surface composed of other plant material and is located behind the front yard building line. Any such item must be parked on a hard surface of a uniform nature that encompasses the entire length and width of the vehicle/boat/camper/trailer and not in the front yard.
3. Winter Parking Restriction. During the period of November 1st thru May 1st, no motor vehicle shall be parked on any City street during and/or after a snowfall, sleet or freezing rain where there has been any accumulation of snow, ice and similar debris until the street is cleared to its full width.
4. Downtown Parking. No parking is permitted year-round from the hours of 2 a.m. — 6 a.m. in the following areas:

Broadway from 4th Ave to 1st Ave;
2nd Street from 4th Ave to 1st Ave;
3rd Ave from Hwy 58 to the alley adjacent First Farmers and Merchants Bank;
2nd Ave from Broadway to the alley adjacent to the Corner Bar.

5. Impoundment and Citation. The City's law enforcement agency is authorized to issue a citation for any motor vehicle parked in violation of the ordinance. If the vehicle is unoccupied it may be towed to a place of storage for safe keeping or impoundment. The City's law enforcement may request a private garage or towing service to tow the vehicle.
6. Prohibition on Snow Removal from Private Property. No person shall remove snow from private property and deposit the same on any public street or parking lot. Any snow deposited may be removed by the city and the cost of such removal shall be charged to the person in violation of this ordinance.