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Stefanie Cox, Parking Division Director

Posting Temporary Parking Restrictions

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

For Approval

All signs must follow these guidelines 

  • 3 to 4 feet off the ground - allowing for visibility to vehicles
  • Presented on a sturdy stake, lathe or approved sign pole (cannot be attached to trees or electrical poles)
  • Facing on-coming traffic
  • Perpendicular to the street
  • two green No Parking signs, one on a pole with another parking sign, the gap between the signs marked as "approvable area"
  • two green No Parking signs shown along a curb corner, the gap between the signs marked as "approvable area"
  • two green No Parking signs shown along a curb, perpendicular to the street.

Not Approvable Posting Methods

Buckets with sand, flexible posts (ex. garden stakes, hangers, garage sale signs), & moveable items like A-frames.

Posting types

Partial Block Postings

Signs every 30 to 40 feet, which is approximately 2 to 3 car lengths.

Signs MUST be inspected 48 hours, or more, in advance of date(s) of use by Parking Enforcement to become valid. 

After posting

  • Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, call (608) 266 - 4761 
  • Mon - Fri, after hours, 4 pm - 8 pm, call (608) 266 - 4275
  • Sat & Sun, 8 am - 8 pm, call (608) 266 - 4275

Full Block Postings

Signs every 40 to 50 feet, which is approximately 3 to 4 car lengths.

Signs MUST be inspected, 48 hours or more, in advance of date(s) of use to become valid. 

After posting 

  • Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm, call (608) 266 - 4761

Things to Remember

  • Original sign requests, and any changes (dates, times, locations, etc..), must be made through the Parking Division, and the signs will need to be (re)checked.
  • It is your responsibility to call Parking Enforcement for checks and approvals of your signs.
  • Signs must be securely fashioned to the stake & secured in the ground.
  • Do not use tape to adhere signs to pole, use zip-ties.
  • Do not post in a space where Temporary Postings already appear. Find a new space in that area.
  • It is your responsibility to check on, and maintain, your sign postings. If they are damaged, fall, or need to be replaced, they will need to be re-checked by Parking Enforcement.
  • You are responsible for removing the signs and zip-ties after the posting expires, or use is no longer needed.

Who to Call for Enforcement

If a vehicle is parked in your approved posted area, contact dispatch at (608) 266 - 4275.

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