Temporary No Parking Signs

Temporary No Parking signs are used to restrict parking in non-metered areas for approved, short-term needs.

Typical Use

Accommodate large moving trucks, storage containers, and other oversize vehicles
- Storage containers require a Street Occupancy Permit
Facilitate construction or utility work on property and adjacent to the street
- Contractors may consider contractor hangtags as an alternative
- A Construction Street Occupancy Permit may be required depending on construction type
Prohibit parking for block parties, races, or parades
- A Street Use Permit or Parade Permit is required in advance
Accommodate funerals or weddings
- City ordinance allows up to six meters, at no charge, for ceremonies
- Receptions are not included in this accommodation

Call the Parking Division at 608-266-4761

All requested locations are reviewed prior to approval

$2.00 per sign

Wedding and funeral signs are free, per ordinance

Signs must be posted by the purchaser
Signs must be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the requested no-parking period to be enforceable
Signs and posting mechanisms must be removed immediately after use
All materials must be properly discarded or recycled

Green Signs: No Parking Sign – Posting Guidelines

Yellow Entire-Block Signs: No Parking Signs – Posting Guidelines

Vehicles may not idle for more than 5 minutes
(Madison General Ordinances 12.1291 & 28.141)