Town Road Rules and Regulations
Local Rules and Regulations for Town Roads
Parking Restrictions
The Town of Florence has implemented an ordinance to enforce restricted parking in specific areas. Note: winter parking restrictions can be found by going to the Winter Highway Information page of this website.
Ordinance #12-27-10 creates a no parking area on either side of Central Avenue from Vulcan Street east to Fisher Lake Road. The full ordinance can be found be clicking on the file below:
Ordinance #12-27-10 creates a no parking area on either side of Central Avenue from Vulcan Street east to Fisher Lake Road. The full ordinance can be found be clicking on the file below:
Weight Restrictions
The Town of Florence has two different types of weight restrictions: 1.) Special Weight Limits that apply all year long to specific roads and 2.) Seasonal Weight Limits that apply to all Town roads during the spring break up each year.
Special Weight Limits:The following special weight limits shall be in effect on the following Town of Florence Highways:Cecelia Drive - 5 tons
Seasonal Weight Limits:Town of Florence2025 Winter/Spring Weight Restrictions will be lifted on Thursday, May 1, 2025(the date for Spring Weight Restrictions will be updated here as soon as it is known every year -- as will the date when they are lifted)
The Town of Florence enforces a ten-ton weight limit on its seal coat roads during the spring thaw to decrease pavement damage. During this period, garbage & recycling pick-up locations may be impacted. You can find more information on the garbage and recycling Spring Weight Restrictions on the Refuse and Recycling Services page of this website.
The Town of Florence has two different types of weight restrictions: 1.) Special Weight Limits that apply all year long to specific roads and 2.) Seasonal Weight Limits that apply to all Town roads during the spring break up each year.
Special Weight Limits:The following special weight limits shall be in effect on the following Town of Florence Highways:Cecelia Drive - 5 tons
Seasonal Weight Limits:Town of Florence2025 Winter/Spring Weight Restrictions will be lifted on Thursday, May 1, 2025(the date for Spring Weight Restrictions will be updated here as soon as it is known every year -- as will the date when they are lifted)
The Town of Florence enforces a ten-ton weight limit on its seal coat roads during the spring thaw to decrease pavement damage. During this period, garbage & recycling pick-up locations may be impacted. You can find more information on the garbage and recycling Spring Weight Restrictions on the Refuse and Recycling Services page of this website.
Driveways
Driveway OrdinanceThe purpose of this Ordinance is to ensure that the establishment, construction, and maintenance of driveways prioritize the well-being and safety of the community, in accordance with the Town of Florence's land use and comprehensive plans.
The complete ordinance including information on the operation and enforcement can be found by downloading the file below:
The complete ordinance including information on the operation and enforcement can be found by downloading the file below:
Storing Wood on the ROW
It is strictly prohibited for any individual, business, or organization to stack or keep wood products within the limits of a town road's right-of-way.
To read the full ordinance, click to download the file below:Ordinance #06-24-91 - providing for no piling of wood products within the boundaries of any town road right-of-way
To read the full ordinance, click to download the file below:Ordinance #06-24-91 - providing for no piling of wood products within the boundaries of any town road right-of-way
Equipment Policy
The Town of Florence has a strict policy regarding the use of its equipment. Under no circumstances will equipment be rented or loaned out to any company, business, or individual, with the exception being for non-profit community benefit or in the event of a major emergency. Additionally, it will be allowed in cases where other governmental agencies within the County require the use of town equipment.
Town equipment will only be operated by town employees unless approved by the Highway Foreman. The Town Personnel Policy, dated January 2008, states that the Highway Foreman or his designee must approve all equipment use. This approval is necessary to ensure that essential town work can still be completed.
Our priority is to ensure that the town's equipment is used for the benefit of the community and that it is operated safely and efficiently.
Town equipment will only be operated by town employees unless approved by the Highway Foreman. The Town Personnel Policy, dated January 2008, states that the Highway Foreman or his designee must approve all equipment use. This approval is necessary to ensure that essential town work can still be completed.
Our priority is to ensure that the town's equipment is used for the benefit of the community and that it is operated safely and efficiently.
Prohibiting the Use of Compression Brakes
This ordinance prohibits the use of compression brakes in the Town except in Emergencies, provides penalties and authorizes the posting of appropriate signs and designates penalty and enforcement authority.
To read the full ordinance, click to download the file below:Ordinance #07-25-94 - prohibiting the use of compression brakes
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