Note: Sign placement is governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices authorized under
s. 84.02 (4) (e), Wis. stats. The manual may be accessed at the Department of Transportation website at:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority under
ss. 82.03 and 349.16, Wis. stats., to adopt this ordinance.
This ordinance, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, establishes special or seasonal weight limits as follows:
A. The following special or seasonal weight limits shall be effective for the periods stated below on the following Town of ________ town highways: [list individual town highways, applicable weight limits, and dates weight limits are to be in effect].
B.
The town chairperson, or his or her designee, shall erect signs as required under
s. 349.16 (2), Wis. stats., on or before the effective date of this ordinance.
*
C. Except as provided in section D, no person may operate any vehicle on the above-noted highways in violation of the above-noted weight limits without a written permit issued by the Town Board of the Town of ________. Upon conviction for a violation of this ordinance, the violator shall pay a forfeiture of not less than $_____ nor more than $_____, plus the applicable surcharges, assessments, and costs for each violation. Each trip in violation of this ordinance constitutes a separate offense. In addition, the town board may seek injunctive relief from a court of record to enjoin further violations.
D.
Pursuant to
s. 349.16 (3), Wis. stats., all of the following are exempt from the weight limitations imposed under section A:
1. A vehicle that is used to transport material pumped from a septic or holding tank if, because of health concerns, material needs to be removed from a septic or holding tank within 24 hours after the vehicle owner or operator is notified and if the vehicle is operated for the purpose of emptying the septic or holding tank and disposing of its contents and is operated on a route that minimizes travel on highways subject to weight limitations imposed under section A. Within 72 hours after so operating a vehicle, the owner or operator of the vehicle shall notify the town board [or other authority in charge of maintenance of the town highways over which the vehicle was operated].
2. A vehicle operated by or at the direction of any of the following for the purpose of producing or furnishing heat, light, power, or water to its members, that is being operated for the purpose of responding to a service interruption:
a.
A public utility, as defined in
s. 196.01 (5), Wis. stats.
b.
A telecommunications provider, as defined in
s. 196.01 (8p), Wis. stats.
c.
A cooperative association organized under
ch. 185, Wis. stats.
3. A vehicle being operated to deliver propane for heating purposes if the gross weight imposed on the highway by the vehicle does not exceed 30,000 pounds for a vehicle with a single rear axle or 40,000 pounds for a vehicle with tandem rear axles, and if the vehicle is a tank vehicle, the tank is loaded to no more than 50% of the capacity of the tank.
4. [optional] Vehicles carrying [commodities specified by the town board]. The town board finds that the exemption from the weight limits imposed under section A for [
commodities specified by the town board] is reasonable and necessary to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the town.**
5. [optional] Vehicles that are used to perform [services specified by the town board].* The town board finds that the exemption from the weight limits imposed under section A for [services specified by the town board] is reasonable and necessary to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the town.**
This ordinance is effective on [publication or posting or ________ ___, 20__ (a specific date after the date of publication or posting date, allowing adequate time for erection of signs)].
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: Adoption of an ordinance is appropriate in towns where no superintendent of highways has been appointed by the town board.
Section 349.16 (1) (a), Wis. stats., authorizes “the officer in charge of maintenance in case of highways maintained by a town” to establish weight limits under the section, but
s. 82.03 (1) (a), Wis. stats., provides:
The town board shall have the care and supervision of all highways under the town's jurisdiction, including the highways specified in s.
83.06. The town board may appoint in writing a superintendent of highways to supervise, under the board's direction, the construction, repair, and maintenance of the highways and bridges under the town's jurisdiction. Where no superintendent of highways is appointed, it shall be the duty of the town board to perform all of the duties that are prescribed by law for the superintendent of highways to perform, including keeping the highways passable at all times.
Note: Sign placement is governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices authorized under
s. 84.02 (4) (e), Wis. stats. The manual may be accessed at the Department of Transportation website at:
**Note: In lieu of exempting vehicles carrying certain commodities or performing certain services from the weight limitations imposed under section A, the town board may set weight limitations for vehicles carrying those commodities or that are used to perform those services that are different than those imposed under section A if the limitation is reasonable and necessary to promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
TOWN OF ________ PERMIT
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, authorizes and issues to ________ ________, as owner or operator of ________ [describe vehicle], a permit effective ________ ___, 20__, authorizing travel by the described vehicle on the following Town of ________ town highway in the Town of ________ on the following conditions: [list highways, applicable conditions, and the effective term of the permit].
A. The Town of ________ highways and routes that may be used under this permit are as follows: [list highways, routes, and specific locations].
B. [Choose Alternative 1 or 2 below, as applicable.]
(Alternative 1) The permit issued is a single trip permit issued under
s. 348.26, Wis. stats.
(Alternative 2) The permit issued is [choose one an annual or consecutive month or multiple] trip permit issued under
s. 348.27, Wis. stats., which shall be in effect from ________ ___, 20 __, to ________ ___, 20__.
C. The permit, as issued, applies only to the above-described vehicle during operations as permitted. The permit, as issued, is not transferable, is revocable, and can be suspended by the town board or its designees at any time for good cause. The permitee may upon revocation or suspension request a hearing before the Town Board of the Town of ________.
D. The fee for the permit is $_____ payable to the town treasurer of the Town of ________ by the applicant on or before issuance of the permit by the town board.
Issued this ________ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority under
s. 349.17, Wis. stats., to adopt this ordinance.
This ordinance, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, designates town highways as heavy traffic routes in the town as follows:
A. In this ordinance, “heavy traffic” means all vehicles not operating completely on pneumatic tires and all vehicles or combination of vehicles, other than motor buses, designed or used for transporting property of any nature and having a gross weight of more than 6,000 pounds.
B. The following Town of ________ highways are designated as heavy traffic routes and heavy traffic on the following town highways is restricted or prohibited as follows: [list highways, and affected locations if only parts of highways are affected, specifically describing them, and the restrictions or prohibitions].
C. The town chairperson, or his or her designee, shall place appropriate traffic signs on the above-described highways on or before the effective date of this ordinance.*
D. No person may operate any vehicle on the above-noted highways in violation of the above-noted restrictions or prohibitions. Any violation shall be subject to a forfeiture of $____.
This ordinance is effective on [publication or posting or ________ ___, 20__ (a specific date after the date of publication or posting date, allowing adequate time for erection of signs)].
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: Sign placement is governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices authorized under
s. 84.02 (4) (e), Wis. stats. The manual may be accessed at the Department of Transportation website at:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority under
s. 349.185, Wis. stats., to adopt this ordinance.
This ordinance, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, provides for the regulation of certain events and productions on town highways in the town as follows:
A. Effective ________ ___, 20__, the following regulations and limitations are placed on the following community events, processions, or assemblages on the following Town of ________ highways: [list events, affected highways, and applicable restrictions].
B. No person may violate any of the above-noted regulations and limitations. Any violation shall be subject to a forfeiture of $____.
This ordinance is effective on publication or posting.
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority under
s. 349.22 (1), Wis. stats., to adopt this ordinance.
This ordinance, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, designates a town highway as a mass transit way in the town as follows:
A. A portion of highway [name or number] between [designate points], more particularly identified as [specify lanes, etc.], is designated as a mass transit way.
B. Only the following types of vehicles may use the mass transit way [designate types] and [specify any other restrictions on use].
C. The town chairperson, or his or her designee, shall place appropriate traffic signs on the above-described highways on or before the effective date of this ordinance.*
D. No persons may operate any vehicle on the above-noted highway in violation of the above-noted restrictions and limitations on vehicle type or highway use. Any violation shall be subject to a forfeiture of $____.
This ordinance is effective on [publication or posting or ________ ___, 20__ (a specific date after the date of publication or posting date, allowing adequate time for erection of signs)].
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: If car pool vehicles are permitted to use a mass transit way, the board may specify the minimum number of occupants, including the operator, in the vehicles.
Note: Sign placement is governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices authorized under
s. 84.02 (4) (e), Wis. stats. The manual may be accessed at the Department of Transportation website at:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, by this resolution, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, resolves and orders as follows:
Effective ________ ___, 20__, the following Town of ________ highways shall be blocked off for the purpose of allowing the following specific special snowmobile events on the dates, at the times, and upon conditions for use of the town highway as stated below: [list events, dates, and times, affected highways, and applicable conditions].
The town clerk shall do all of the following:
