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2016-Sweeping Parking Lots Tracked — File 201385
DRAFT ORDINANCE
CITY OF SOMERVILLE
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-___
IN THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN: __________, 2016
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON HOURS OF PARKING LOT
STREET SWEEPING
Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen, in session assembled, that the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Somerville is hereby amended by adding the following
provisions in Chapter 12:
Section 12-21 – Parking Lot Street Sweeping Hours
No parking lots may be swept between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on
weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, no parking lots may be swept between
the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Section 12-22 – Penalties
This provisions of this ordinance shall be enforced by a noncriminal disposition
pursuant to G. L. c. 40, § 21D. Each day on which a violation exists shall be deemed a
separate offense and shall be punished by a fine specified in Section 1-11(b) of this Code
of Ordinances. Nothing in this provision shall be deemed to limit the use of other lawful
methods of abating violations of this section, including but not limited to application for
equitable relief from a court of law. The City may seek costs and attorney’s fees from a
Court of competent jurisdiction for any enforcement action taken.
Be it further ordained by the Board of Aldermen, Section 1-11(b) of the Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by adding the following:
Offense
Fine
Enforcing Personnel
Sweet Parking Lot Sweeping
Hours (Sec. 12-21).
1st offense: $100
2nd offense: $200
3rd & subsequent offense: $300
Inspectional Services
Division, Police
Approved:
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President