Policies & Ordinances

Night Parking Rules:

  • From October 1 of each year until April 15 of the following year, within the area of the city outside of the central business district it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or trailer on any north-south avenue between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, or on any east-west street between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Any vehicle or trailer parked in violation of this section is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be impounded by law enforcement. 

  • No parking is allowed on Snow Emergency Routes, which are signed.

  • Within the central business district, it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or trailer on any north-south avenue between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, or any east-west street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Any vehicle or trailer parked in violation of this section is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be impounded by law enforcement.

  • The central business district for purposes of this ordinance shall be defined as follows: Front Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue, 8th Avenue between Front Street and 1st Street North, 6th Avenue between railroad tracks and 1st Street North, 1st Street North between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue, and Langer Avenue between Front Street and 1st Street North.

  • The fine is $20 and any vehicle that accrues $40 or more in unpaid parking ticket fines may be impounded by law enforcement.

  • Between April 15 and October 1: No parking 2am-6am on Mondays in the Central Business District and ALL along Langer Avenue. The fine is $20.

To read the full ordinance go to the list at the bottom of the page.

Off-Highway Vehicles and Golf Carts in Town

1)     City policy: Golf Carts can be driven on city streets from the owner’s home to the golf course via the shortest route.  Do not ride on the boulevards or private property including the city parks. Golf Carts must not be driven on Langer Avenue other than to cross the railroad tracks or for perpendicular crossing of the road. 

2)     City ordinance:  It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any off-road motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, or any other vehicle on city dikes, city parks, the golf course or boulevard property. 

Animal Ordinance #265 - Specifically Chickens

Expert from Ordinance:

Section 2. Exceptions to Banned Animals.
The prohibition is Section 1 does not apply to:
A) A traveling zoo or circus performing within the City;
B) A humane society
C) A veterinary hospital or clinic
D) Exception for hens: Residents may apply to the City Council for permission to raise up to two hens. The City Council may approve the request if the resident applicant has written permission from all adjacent property owners and the reason given for raising the hens is found sufficient by the City Council. The City Council may revoke the approval upon petition of one or more adjacent property owners.

Other Ordinances

Burning & Fire Ordinance
Fireworks Ordinance
Fireworks Permit
Golf Cart Ordinance
Grass and Weeds Ordinance
Green River Ordinance
Junk Vehicle Ordinance
Land Use Ordinance
Minor Possession of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
Noise Ordinance
Off Highway Vehicles/Snowmobile Ordinance
Open Container
Parking Ordinance
Pet Ordinance
Breeding & Prohibited Animals
Sign Ordinance
Snow Removal Ordinance
Sump Pump Ordinance
Water Restriction Ordinance