After a review of tow fees by the Police Department and approval by City Council, the following fees will be in place beginning February 2013:
This information applies only to parking or ordinance violation tickets issued by the St. Charles Police Department.
Reminder: There is a 24-hour time limit to park on any street in the City of St. Charles. This parking time limit supports the premise that City streets are for the movement of vehicles, not the storage of vehicles. If a vehicle is to be parked longer than 24 hours, it must be parked on the owner’s property.
This information applies only to parking or ordinance violation tickets issued by the St. Charles Police Department.
If you believe a parking ticket was issued improperly, you may appeal within 7 days of the ticket issue date. To appeal, fill out a Parking Ticket Review Form online or at the St. Charles Police Station front desk, at 1515 W. Main Street in St. Charles, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight, or Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Snow Route Parking Ban at 2" Accumulation
The snow parking restrictions are in effect from November 1 through April 30 and are detailed in Section 10.40.060 of the St. Charles Municipal Code. Snow routes are marked with blue signs. The Police Department will begin enforcing these parking regulations approximately one hour after the 2” accumulation has been reached.
Citywide Street Parking Ban at 3" Accumulation
The City of St. Charles does not ban parking on city streets overnight as many towns do, but there are restrictions on the vehicles that may park overnight. The ordinance, 10.40.010 C says it is unlawful to park any ". . .
This information applies only to parking or ordinance violation tickets issued by the St. Charles Police Department.
The amount of the fine is identified on the parking ticket unless an appearance is required. If an appearance is required, a hearing officer will determine the fine at an administrative adjudication hearing. Fines vary depending upon the violation and the number of previous tickets for the same violation within the past 12 months. If the ticket has already been adjudicated, the fine may be higher than the amount originally identified on the ticket.
Salting & Brine OperationsThe City spreads salt & brine during ice storms, freezing rain, sleet or when 2” or less of snow has fallen.
