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:
There are many ways you may pay for parking tickets.
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.
Limited to parking tickets issued by the City of St. Charles Police Department.
If you believe that a parking ticket was issued improperly, you may appeal by filling out a Parking Ticket Review Form online or filling out the form at the Police front desk Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., or Saturday between 8 a.m. and 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 ". . .
Limited to traffic tickets issued by St. Charles police officers.
Salting & Brine OperationsThe City spreads salt & brine during ice storms, freezing rain, sleet or when 2” or less of snow has fallen.
