The Public Works Department installs parking meters located in the downtown area. 200 S. Maple Ave. 100 W. Race St. The City employs Parking Meter Attendants for the purpose of patrolling all metered areas and issuing notices of violation to any driver or owner of any vehicle in violation of the parking rules of the City. The purpose of parking meter fees is to cover the costs of the supervision, inspection, installation, operation, maintenance, control and use of the parking meter spaces and the regulation of the parking of vehicles in the parking meter zones.
Permit parking is for use on green top meters only.
The City provides one designated parking space for disabled persons within each City block on Queen Street between Race Street and King Street and on King Street between Spring Street and Maple Avenue. The Public Works Department is responsible for clearing all debris from public roadways. This includes litter and dead animals as well as major obstructions such as fallen tree limbs and accident debris. The crews maintain the streets regularly for routine sweeping. The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and safe operation of all traffic signals.