HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #2017ORDINANCE NO 2017
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING BY NON-RESIDNTS ON A PORTION OF THE
NORTH SIDE OF WEST WALNUT STREET IN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON
COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee of the Canton City Council has determined it
is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the City of Canton to eliminate parking by non-
residents on a portion of the North side of West Walnut Street in the City of Canton now that
construction of a new medical facility has occurred at the corner of West Walnut Street and Main
Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That the foregoing recitals are hereby found to be fact.
2. That parking is hereby eliminated and prohibited by non-residents on the North side of West
Walnut Street for 350 feet east of Martin Avenue in the City of Canton, Illinois.
3. That all ordinances or portions of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
rescinded and repealed.
4. That residents of the area involved shall be able to park in said area provided their vehicles
display the designated decal.
5. The Police Department shall, upon request, issue an appropriate identifying decal to residents
abutting the area involved in the no parking ban.
6. That the Public Works Director will cause the appropriate sign to be posted.
7. That any person who violates this Ordinance shall, upon conviction or plea, be subject to a fine
of not less than Five dollars ($5.00) nor more than Twenty-Five dollars ($25.00) for each such
offense.
8. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its passage by the City
Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, approval by the Mayor thereof, and
publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this
2nd day of November, 2010 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen West, Sarff, Reed, Schenck, Hartford, Pickel, Rivero, Ellis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ATTE
Diana ,City Clerk
,~ APPROVED:
Kevin R. Mea e, Mayor