Parking restrictions in Belleville are in place year-round. Residents should always respect residential parking restrictions/signage and err on the side of caution when in doubt to avoid being ticketed.
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What are the parking restrictions in Belleville? |
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365 days a year, between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. overnight parking is prohibited on any CURBED street in Belleville. From Nov. 1 to April 15, parking is prohibited on ANY street between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. regardless of the weather forecast. Any vehicles left parked overnight in a prohibited location, in addition to receiving a ticket, run the risk of having their vehicle towed. Parking on or over any portion of the sidewalk or on the boulevard between the sidewalk and roadway is not permitted. Vehicles must be parked on an approved surface such as concrete, asphalt or gravel. It is a violation to park a vehicle on the front lawn. Vehicles should be parked on a driveway or on the street where permitted. |
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What is a “curbed” street defined as? |
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The Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 12967) defines it as those highways and streets which have definite demarcation between the edge of the roadway formed by either a concrete curb, gutter, curb and gutter combination or combined curb and sidewalk (no gravel shoulder). |
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What is a boulevard? |
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The boulevard is the area of a driveway between the sidewalk and the street. This area is the entrance point for many municipal services onto your lot and is strictly regulated as it may need to be accessed at any time to repair or improve services. It also needs to remain clear for street sweepers and snowplows. |
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Why are these overnight restrictions in place? |
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Overnight parking restrictions are enforced on ALL city streets between Nov. 1 to April 15 to ensure snow clearing operations can be completed in an efficient and effective manner. In the spring, fall and summer months (between April 16 and Oct. 31), overnight parking is prohibited on all CURBED streets to facilities street sweeping activities. |
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When were these restrictions put in place? |
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Traffic Bylaw 12967 has existed since 1990. Previously, ticketing was primarily complaint-driven, meaning that enforcement relied on individuals reporting violations. However, on Sept. 12, 2022, Council Resolution 336-2022 was carried, resulting in a significant change in service level. The resolution shifted to enforcement-based ticketing on weekends and overnight hours. |