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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 10 §131-14 Schedule of fines and surcharges A. Establishment of fine schedule The Town Board shall, by resolution, adopt a schedule of fines and surcharges for parking violations under this chapter, which may differentiate among types of violations including, but not limited to: • Overtime or time-limited parking. • No-parking or no-standing zones. • Overnight or seasonal parking restrictions (including November 1–April 1 or such other dates as the Board may establish). • Parking in fire lanes or within designated fire zones. • Blocking a driveway, crosswalk, or sidewalk. • Parking in bus stops, cab stands, loading zones, and safety zones. • Parking in handicapped/accessible spaces without proper authorization (subject also to applicable state law). • Uninspected Motor Vehicle. • Unregistered Motor Vehicle. B. Base fines Unless otherwise specified by state law, each parking violation shall be subject to a base fine within a range established by Town Board resolution (for example, not less than $50 and not more than $250 for a first offense). C. Repeat offenses The fine schedule may provide for increased fines for subsequent violations by the same registered owner within a specified period, consistent with state law. D. Surcharges and costs State-mandated surcharges, administrative fees, towing and storage charges, and booting/immobilization fees may be collected in addition to the base fine, in amounts established by law or by Town Board resolution. §131-14 Payment and disposition A. Time for payment Unless otherwise provided by law, a person to whom a parking ticket is issued shall pay the applicable fine and surcharges, or contest the ticket as provided herein, within ten (10) days after the date of issuance or mailing. B. Methods of payment The Town Board may authorize payment: • In person at locations designated by the Town. • By mail, payable to the appropriate Town office. • By approved online payment system. C. Failure to respond Failure to pay or contest a parking ticket within the prescribed time may result in additional penalties, referral to collections, immobilization or towing of the vehicle for repeated offenders, and notification to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles as permitted by law.