In 2009, the City Council passed ordinance 16.05.11 which prohibits parking or storage of any trailer, recreational vehicle, implement, passenger vehicle or other personal property on any public right-of-way including public streets and alleys. This ordinance includes the following:
Leaving any car, pickup, motorcycle, camper or RV in any public right of way for more than five (5) consecutive days.
Leaving any farm tractor, implement, trailer, truck or truck tractor in any public right of way for more than twenty four (24) hours.
Vehicles and other items being stored in violation of this ordinance will be subject to fines and the vehicle will be towed by the Police Department. Special permission for temporary storage needs may be granted in advance from the Police Department.
This ordinance is especially important during the winter months when snow removal becomes an issue.
For more information or to request permission for temporary storage call the Sturgis Police Department at 347-5070.