Chapter 6.24 Stopping, Standing and Parking

Sections
6.24.010   Stopping prohibited in specified areas
6.24.020   Bus stops, taxicab stands and no parking areas
6.24.030   Prohibited parking
6.24.040   Buses, taxicabs prohibited from parking except in designated stands
6.24.050   Blocking roadway
6.24.060   All night parking prohibited - [Repealed, November 5, 2012]
6.24.070   Standing or parking close to curb and in designated stalls
6.24.080   Parking vehicle for sale prohibited
6.24.090   Using vehicle for primary purpose of displaying advertising prohibited
6.24.100   Stopping or parking in parking meter zones.
6.24.110   Winter parking hours
6.24.111   Restricted Parking Ordinance Exemption
6.24.115   Street sweeping parking hours
6.24.120   Violation of parking hours— Penalty - [Repealed, November 5, 2012]
6.24.130   No parking area: VFW Way— Penalty
6.24.131   No parking area: High Street— Penalty
6.24.132   No parking area: Forest Street—Penalty
6.24.133   No parking area: West Street— Penalty
6.24.140   No parking area: South Street— Penalty
6.24.160   Penalty for cruiser parking space violation
6.24.170   Parking against traffic flow— Penalty
6.24.180   Parking on sidewalk—Penalty
6.24.190   Parking within fire lane— Penalty
6.24.195   Handicapped parking spaces
6.24.200   Parking on crosswalk—Penalty
6.24.210   Restricted parking zones— Fines

6.24.010 Stopping prohibited in specified areas
It is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control sign or signal:

Within an intersection;
On a crosswalk;
Within twenty (20) feet from the intersections of curb lines, or, if none, then within fifteen (15) feet of the intersection of property lines at an intersection, except at alleys;
Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant;
Within fifteen (15) feet of the driveway en¬trance to any fire station;
In front of a private driveway;
On a sidewalk;
Alongside or opposite any street excavation or construction, or at any time when such stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic;
On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;
At any place where official traffic signs have been erected, prohibiting standing and parking.

6.24.020 Bus stops, taxicab stands and no parking areas
The board of selectmen shall establish, subject to the approval of the New Hampshire State Highway Commissioner, bus stops, taxicab stands and no parking areas on such public streets in such places and in such manner as it shall determine to be of the greatest benefit and convenience to the public, and every bus stop, taxicab stand or no parking area shall be marked and designated by an appropriate sign. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. V § 2)

6.24.030 Prohibited parking
It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle other than a bus to stand or park in an officially designated bus stop, or any vehicle other than a taxicab to stand or park in any officially designated taxicab stand or for any vehicle to stand or park in an officially designated no parking area, except that the driver of any passenger vehicle may temporarily stop in any such stop or stand or no parking area for the purpose of and while actually engaged in the loading or unloading of passengers. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. V § 3)

6.24.040 Buses, taxicabs prohibited from parking except in designated stands
It is unlawful for the driver of any bus or taxicab to stand or park upon any street or in any business district at any place other than a bus stop or taxicab stand respectively, except that this provision shall not prevent the driver of any such vehicle from temporar¬ily stopping in accordance with other stopping or parking regulations at any place for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. V § 4)

6.24.050 Blocking roadway
It is unlawful for any driver to stop, stand or park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a driver may stop temporarily during the actual loading or unloading of passenger or when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals or a police officer. Police, however, may remove or require to be moved any vehicle which may constitute a road hazard. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. V § 5)

6.24.060 All night parking prohibited
[Repealed]
(Ord. 2012-009 12-11-5; Ord. 2-1-54, Art.V § 6)

6.24.070 Standing or parking close to curb and in designated stalls
Except when necessary, in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals, the driver of a vehicle shall not stop, stand or park such vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway, headed in the direction of traffic and with the curbside wheels of the vehicle within twelve (12) inches of the edge of roadway, or in a parking district where stall parking has been established, in a manner whereby such vehicle will occupy not more than one stall, unless vehicle is of such length as to require an additional stall or stalls, except as provided in the following:

Upon those streets which have been marked or signed for angle parking, vehicles shall be parked at the angle to the curb indicated by such marks or signs, and in such manner whereby they will not occupy more than one stall in districts where stall park¬ing has been established;
In places where, and at hours when stopping for the loading or unloading of merchandise or materials is permitted, vehicles used for the transportation of merchandise or materials may, when it is absolutely necessary, back into the curb to take on or discharge loads when the owner of such vehicle holds a specific permit granting him or her such special privileges at the location designated in such permit and provided further that such permit shall be either in the possession of the driver or on the vehicle at the time such is backed against the curb to take on or discharge a load, and it is unlawful for any owner or driver to violate any of the special terms or conditions of any such special permit;
The chief of police is authorized to issue to any owner of a vehicle used to transport merchandise or materials, a special permit covering a specific store or business establishment and to state in such permit the terms and conditions of such permit, allowing the driver of such vehicle the privilege of loading and unloading while the vehicle is backed against the curb, if in the opinion of the chief of police such privilege is reasonably necessary in the conduct of the owner’s business and will not seriously interfere with the traffic. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. V § 7)

6.24.080 Parking vehicle for sale prohibited
It is unlawful for any person to park upon a street, any vehicle displayed for sale. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. V § 8)

6.24.090 Using vehicle for primary purpose of displaying advertising prohibited
It is unlawful for any person to operate or to park on any street such vehicle for the primary purpose of displaying advertising except by permit from chief of police. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. V § 9)

6.24.100 Stopping or parking in parking meter zones
No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle on any highway, within the areas designated as parking meter zones by the special parking meter ordinance except within the specified and marked spaces for meter parking. (Ord. 2-1-54, Art. VII § 15)

6.24.110 Winter parking hours

When the Snow Removal Parking Ban is in effect it is unlawful for any vehicle to be parked upon any town-owned/maintained public parking lot (i.e., on Putnam Street, Middle Street and at the Wadleigh Library), in the town of Milford between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from November 15th and the following April 15th. Whoever shall violate this code shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a parking fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. In addition, any vehicle in violation of this code may be towed by the Town of Milford without notice at the owner’s expense.
When the Snow Removal Parking Ban is in effect it shall be unlawful for any vehicle to be parked upon or adjacent to the streets, in the town of Milford between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from November 15th and the following April 15th. Whoever shall violate this code shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a parking violation as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. In addition, any vehicle in violation of this code may be towed by the Town of Milford without notice at the owner’s expense.
Between November 15th and the following April 15th by 4:00 pm each day weather conditions shall be evaluated by appropriate municipal personnel to determine if the Snow Removal Parking Ban needs to be in effect. If it is determined that it is appropriate for the Snow Removal Parking Ban to be in effect, the public shall be notified via information posted on the town web site, via a phone/email based information service (please go to http://www.milford.nh.gov/departments/fire-department/nixle for details to sign up to receive these messages free of charge), and by means of a visual/physical signal in a prominent public location(s) (the details of which shall be communicated to the public via public notices/communications annually prior to November 15th). While the Snow Removal Parking Ban is in effect these communication streams shall maintain/display the Snow Removal Parking Ban notice. Once it is determined that snow removal has been completed the notice will be removed from the web site, notification will be sent via the phone/email based information service, and the indication light on Town Hall will be shut off. Although weather conditions may be fair, the Snow Removal Parking Ban may be in effect between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on consecutive nights to allow for clean-up of a prior storm.
The municipal parking lot located on Garden Street is specifically exempt from the Snow Removal Parking Ban and overnight parking during the Snow Removal Parking Ban will be allowed. (Ord. 2012-009 12-11-5 (A & B); Ord. 07-10-06 (A); 04-02-05 (A); 01-26-04 § 1Ord. Ord. 99-12-27 (B))

6.24.111 Restricted Parking Ordinance Exemption
Extended parking of "vehicles" or any part thereof (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122) shall be permissible within the designated parking spaces adjacent to the easterly side of the "Oval" interior (Map 25 - Lot 32). Said vehicle(s) parked in these designated areas shall be exempt from all other parking restrictions pertaining to locations, dates and times, except said vehicles shall not park for a duration in excess of one (1) hour.
The Town of Milford shall maintain parking signage allowing said extended parking locations so that it is visible to the general public.
Each such owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this ordinance which governs and regulates the extended parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two hours of the time when such notice of violation was attached to such vehicle, pay at the police station as a penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violations the sum as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. The failure of such owner or operator to make such payment within said seventy-two hours shall be subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction. Upon the finding of guilty, the amount of the fine may be determined by the court.
If any vehicle is found upon a street or highway in violation of any provision of this Ordinance regulating the extended parking provision of this Ordinance and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in which name such vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation.
All fees, forfeits and monies collected under this ordinance shall be administered by the Board of Selectmen. (Ord. 08-11-04)

6.24.115 Street sweeping parking hours
There shall be no parking between the hours of two-thirty a.m. to five-thirty a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, from April 1st to November 1st, of each year in the area of Union Square specifically designated as follows: from the intersection of School Street and Nashua Street - west, to the site of Centennial Park; from the intersection of Union Street and Union Square - southwest, to the corner of Garden Street; from the intersection of South Street and High Street - north, to the stone bridge; from the stone bridge -southwest, to the intersection of Union Square and Union Street; from the intersection of Union Square and Bridge Street - east, to the intersection of Bridge Street and School Street; from the intersection of Union Square and Middle Street - east, to the intersection of Middle Street and School Street; from the intersection of Nashua Street and School Street - north, to the intersection of School Street and Bridge Street; from the intersection of Middle Street and Putnam Street - north, to the intersection of Putnam Street and Bridge Street; and all parking spaces around and abutting the oval, so-called. (Ord. 7-10-06; Ord. August 4, 1975)

6.24.120 Violation of parking hours— Penalty
[Repealed]
(Ord 2012-009 12-11-5; Ord. 1-26-04 § 2)

6.24.130 No parking area: VFW Way— Penalty
There shall be no parking of vehicles (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), on the east side of VFW Way, from the intersection of Adams Street and Perkins Street in a southerly direction for a distance of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet. The town shall maintain “no parking” signage so that it is visible to the general public.
Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a parking fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. (Ord. 12-13-2000 § 1,2: Ord. 11-13-2000 §1)

6.24.131 No parking area: High Street— Penalty
There shall be no parking of vehicles (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), on the south side of High Street, from the intersection of South Street and High Street eastbound to the intersection of Nashua Street and High Street. The town shall maintain “no parking” signage so that it is visible to the general public. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a parking fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. (Ord. 6-22-2001 § 1,2)

6.24.132 No parking area: Forest Street— Penalty

There is no parking of “vehicles” or any part thereof (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), on Forest Street from the intersection of Amherst Street in a northerly direction to the end of Forest Street. The town maintains “no parking” signage so that it is visi¬ble to the general public.
Each such owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section which governs and regulates stopping, standing and parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when the notice of violation was attached to the vehicle, pay at the police station a fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. The fail¬ure of the owner or operator to make such payment within the seventy-two (72) hours is subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction. Upon the finding of guilty, the amount of the fine may be determined by the court.
If any vehicle is found upon a street or highway in violation of any provision of this section regulating the stopping, standing or parking provision of this section and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in which name the vehicle is registered, is held prima facie responsible for the violation.
All fees, forfeits and moneys collected under this section are administered by the board of selectmen. (Ord. 1-24-04 § 1,2)

6.24.133 No parking area: West Street— Penalty

There is no parking of “vehicles” or any part thereof (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), on the west side of West Street from the intersection of West Street and the southernmost exit/entrance of the Milford High School in a southerly direction to the intersection of West Street and Osgood Road. The town maintains “no parking” signage so that it is visible to the general public.
Each owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section which governs and regulates stopping, standing and parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when the notice of violation was attached to the vehicle, pay at the police station a fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B - fines. The failure of the owner or operator to make the payment within the seventy-two (72) hours is subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction. Upon the finding of guilty, the amount of the fine may be determined by the court.
If any vehicle is found upon a street or highway in violation of any provision of this section regulating the stopping, standing or parking provision of this section and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in which name the vehicle is registered, is held prima facie responsible for the violation.
All fees, forfeits and moneys collected under this section are administered by the board of selectmen. (Ord. 1-26-04 § 1,2)

6.24.134 No parking area: Highland Avenue— Penalty

There is no parking of “vehicles” (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), upon the pavement portion of Highland Avenue intersection of Grove Street and Highland Avenue 300 feet northbound on both the east side and the west side along said Highland Avenue. The town of Milford shall maintain “No Parking” signage so that it is visible to the general public.
Whoever shall violate this ordinance shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a parking fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. The failure of the owner or operator to make the payment within the seventy-two (72) hours is subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction. Upon the finding of guilty, the amount of the fine may be determined by the court.
If any vehicle is found upon a street or highway in violation of any provision of this section regulating the stopping, standing or parking provision of this section and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in which name the vehicle is registered, is held prima facie responsible for the violation.

6.24.140 No parking area: South Street— Penalty
There shall be no parking of vehicles or any part thereof (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), on the west side of South Street, from the intersection of Union Square in a southerly direction to the intersection of South Street and Clinton Street.

In addition, there shall be no parking of vehicles, or any part thereof, on the east side of South Street, from the intersection of South Street and High Street in a southerly direction to the intersection of South Street and Clinton Street. The town shall maintain “no parking” signage so that it is visible to the gen¬eral public.

Each such owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section which governs and regulates stopping, standing and parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when such notice of violation was attached to such vehicle, pay at the police station as a penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violation, a fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. The failure of such owner or operator to make such payment within seventy-two (72) hours shall be subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction. Upon a finding of guilty, the amount of the fine may be determined by the court.

If any vehicle found upon a street or highway is in violation of any provision of this section, regulating stopping, standing or parking, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in whose name such vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation.
All fees, forfeits and moneys collected under this section shall be administered by the board of selectmen. (Ord. 7-9-2001 § 1,2)

6.24.170 Parking against traffic flow— Penalty
There shall be no parking of vehicles (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), upon any way in the town in a manner that causes the vehicle, while parked, to be facing in the opposite direction of the normal flow of traffic.

Each owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section, which governs and regulates stopping, standing and parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when such notice of violation was attached to such vehicle, pay a fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. Failure to make said payment within seventy-two (72) hours shall subject the owner or operator to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court hav¬ing jurisdiction.
If any vehicle found upon a street or highway is in violation of any provision of this section, regulating stopping, standing or parking, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in whose name such vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation.
All fees, forfeits and moneys collected under this section shall be administered by the board of selectmen. (Ord. 7-11-2001 § 1,2)

6.24.180 Parking on sidewalk—Penalty
There shall be no parking of vehicles, or any part thereof (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), upon any town-maintained sidewalk in the town.

Each such owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when such notice of violation was attached to such vehicle, pay at the Milford Police Station as a penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violation, a fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B - fines. Failure to make said payment within seventy-two (72) hours shall subject the owner or operator to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction.
If any vehicle found upon a street or highway is in violation of any provision of this section, regulating stopping, standing or parking, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in whose name such vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation.
All fees, forfeits and moneys collected under this section shall be administered by the board of selectmen. (Ord. 7-11-2001 § 1,2)

6.24.190 Parking within fire lane—Penalty
There shall be no parking of vehicles, or any part thereof (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), within any designated fire lane. Such fire lanes, both private and public property, shall be subject to the provisions of this section. The town shall maintain “no parking” signage so that it is visible to the general public.
Each owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section, which governs and regulates stopping, standing and parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when such notice of violation was attached to such vehicle, pay at the Milford Police station as a penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violation, a fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B –fines. Failure to make such payment within seventy-two (72) hours shall be subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction.

6.24.195 Handicapped parking spaces
“Handicapped parking only” signs are to be erected and maintained on the following parking spaces:
On Middle Street for the last two eastbound-facing parking spaces on the north side of the Milford town hall. (Ord. 06-01-23)

6.24.200 Parking on crosswalk—Penalty
There shall be no parking of vehicles, or any part thereof (as defined in the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code Annotated, RSA 259:122), upon any town-maintained pedestrian crosswalk in the town. Each such owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section, which governs and regulates stopping, standing and parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when such notice of violation was attached to such vehicle, pay at the police station as a penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violation, a fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. The failure of such owner or operator to make such payment within seventy-two (72) hours shall be subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction. Upon a finding of guilty, the amount of the fine may be determined by the court. If any vehicle found upon a street or highway is in violation of any provision of this section, regulating stopping, standing or parking, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person, in whose name such vehicle is registered, shall be held prima facie responsible for such violation. All fees, forfeits and moneys collected under this section shall be administered by the board of selectmen. (Ord.7-9-2001 § 1,2)

6.24.210 Restricted parking zones—Fines
The following locations shall be known as re¬stricted parking zones within the town. “Restricted parking zone” signage will be posted to prohibit parking in these areas. Fines and Fees

Each such owner or operator of a vehicle who violates the provisions of this section, which governs and regulates stopping, standing and parking of vehicles, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the time when such notice of violation was attached to such vehicle, pay at the Milford Police Station as a penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violation fine as described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – fines. Fail¬ure to make said payment within seventy-two (72) hours shall be subject to the issuance of a court summons to appear in the court having jurisdiction.

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Chapter 6.24 Stopping, Standing and Parking