Ordinance 2026-01

Ordinance 2026-01 TOWN OF MISHICOT, MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN ESTABLISHING SPECIAL OR SEASONAL WEIGHT LIMITS The Town Board of the Town of Mishicot, Manitowoc 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 Mishicot town highways: Seasonal weight limits will be imposed on all roads when weather deems that seasonal weight limits are necessary. B. The town chairperson, or his or her designee, shall erect signs as required under s. 349.16 (2), Wis. stats., when necessary to protect town roads from damage. C. Except as provided in section D, no person may operate any vehicle on the above-noted highways in violation of the weight limits set forth in Wis. Stats. 348.16(2). Upon conviction for a violation of this ordinance, the violator shall pay a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500, 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. The town may also seek payment for costs to repair damage. 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. All other exemptions from these weight limits require a permit issued by the Town of Mishicot. This ordinance is effective upon publication. The town clerk shall properly publish this ordinance as required under s. 60.80, Wis. stats. Adopted this 2nd day of March, 2026. Town Board of the Town of Mishicot Attest: Connie Tesarik, Town Clerk WNAXLP March 9 2026 LWIX0473268