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ATVs & UTVs
ATV & UTV Trail Routes
Ordinance #05-24-2010-1
Routes & Trails:
1.All municipal roads, streets, alleyways, and transportation corridors within the Town of Florence are designated as ATV/UTV streets/routes/trails except for the following:
a.There shall be no operations of ATV/UTV’s on US Highway 2.
b.There shall be no operations of ATV/UTV’s on Olive Avenue between Norway Street and Chapin Street during the school year.
2.The Town of Florence reserves the right to close or modify streets, routes and trails at any time.
3.The Town of Florence designates the Blue Ox Trail Riders to maintain all route and trail signs within the Town of Florence.
4.All ATV/UTV routes and trails shall be signed in accordance with NR 64.12, and NR 64.12 (7) (c).
Street Crossings:
All ATV/UTV’s shall yield the right-of-way to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic. US Highway 2 may not be driven on and may only be crossed at the following intersections:
1.US Highway 2 may be crossed at Vulcan Street, Norway Street, Cyclops Street and Quinnesec Street.
2.Crossing US Hwy 2 from 509 Furnace Street to alley between Central Avenue and Florence Avenue is a designated crossing for ATV/UTV travel.
See Appendix A
The complete ordinance including information on the operation and enforcement can be found by downloading the files below:
To Prohibit the Use of All Terrain Vehicles, Motorcycles and Motor Bicycles on Certain Designated Property within the Township of Florence
Ordinance #9-24-90
The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure the safety of the public and prevent damage to the area now referred to as the Town of Florence Landfill.
To read the complete ordinance, including prohibitions and penalties, click the file below:
The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate the establishment, construction, improvement, modification or reworking of a driveway to assure that the site, method of construction, and conservation practices used will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, and to enforce the goals and policies set forth in the Town of Florence land use plan or comprehensive plan.
The complete ordinance including information on the operation and enforcement can be found by downloading the file below:
Salting & Sanding of Private Driveways
The Town of Florence will no longer sand or salt any business properties or private driveways. This policy was put in place because the Town's salt quota will be cut if we transfer any to a third party. Also, if the Town sands/salts one business we would naturally be obligated to afford the same service to any other business which could turn into a substantial amount. The Town's first responsibility is to Town roads.
The Town of Florence equipment will not be rented out or loaned to any company, business or individual. The only exception to this policy is the policy already set for the use of town equipment in the event of a major emergency in the community or equipment used for non-profit community benefit. Also, equipment will be rented or loaned to other governmental agencies within the county. In all cases, town equipment will be operated by town employees only, unless otherwise approved by the Highway Superintendent or Town Road Foreman. In all of the above cases, the Highway Superintendent or his designee will approve the equipment use as is stated in the Town Personnel Policy dated January 2008. The Highway Superintendent or his designee shall be the ones to issue the approval so that essential town work can also be done.
The Town of Florence Highway Department is responsible for all Public Town Roads in the Town of Florence. The Florence County Highway Department is responsible for US Highway 2, County Highway N and County Highway NN in the Town of Florence (plus others in other Townships). You can learn more information about the Florence County Highway Department by visiting them online at: https://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/?department=a5b6f7219a9f
Below are some pictures of recent Road Work Projects:
(Click on the pictures below to see a larger version of each picture)
Snow plow operators use a great deal of care when plowing our Town roads, often under difficult conditions. However, as a result of the Town's snowplowing operations, from time to time plow drivers will strike and damage residents' mailboxes. As a way of reconciling the damage the Town will, under certain circumstances, replace a mailbox.
The Town will provide reimbursement or replacement of a mailbox that was correctly installed and subsequently damaged or destroyed by a Town plow truck that struck the mailbox during snow plowing season. This does not cover any mailboxes or posts that are damaged by flying snow from plow trucks or other vehicles.
When a mailbox is damaged during snow removal operations, the property owner must notify the Town within 24 hours after the event.
Mailboxes will be replaced or reimbursed only after the Town receives pictures of the damaged mailbox and once the Town Highway Foreman determines the damage was caused by a plow striking the mailbox or post.
Reimbursement or replacement of mailbox will not exceed $20.00 for mailbox and $10 for 4"x4" post. Reimbursement is limited to material cost only and only the material that was damaged. Receipts must be submitted for reimbursement. Mailbox must be installed by the home owner. No reimbursement will be given for decorative mailboxes.
New mailboxes installed by the home owner must be installed in accordance to the Town and Postal Service standards. Refer to attached drawings and specifications. if in question about installation, please contact the town office at 715-528-3595.
Click on the files below to download the complete mailbox replacement policy and/or a printable image of proper mailbox installation guidelines.
An Ordinance Providing for No Parking in Certain Areas within the Township of Florence
Ordinance #12-27-10
No person shall stop or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended and whether temporarily or otherwise, in any of the following places:
On either side of Central Avenue from Vulcan Street east to Fisher Lake Road.
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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.
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This ordinance establishes snowmobile routes and regulates the operation of snowmobiles in the town. The full ordinance includes information on: operation of snowmobiles on or in the vicinity of highways, conditions applicable to snowmobile routes,
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(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 sealcoat roads during the spring thaw to decrease pavement damage.
During this period if you live on or off one of the below roads you are required to bring your garbage & recycling to the designated road. We ask for your cooperation and patience during this period.
Please drop off garbage in the morning of garbage/recycling service dates and your garbage still needs to be in a designated Town of Florence garbage can with lid.
If you see that garbage is strewn about at your drop off location, please pick it up.
Weight restrictions are posted in the local Mining News and on our website at www.townofflorencewisconsin.com
If a road is restricted you will notice Weight Restricted Road Signs posted on the road.
If you have any questions please call the Town of Florence office at 715-528-3595.
PLEASE NOTE: If you reside on a town road or a private road that is off a restricted road listed, bring your recycling and garbage to the designated road:
Road Name --> Bring Garbage/Recycling To
Brule Landing Road --> Chapin/Brule Dam Int
Frog Lane --> Lake Ellwood Rd
Hansen Rd --> W. Lake Ellwood Rd
Harding Rd --> Intersection of Duck Lake & Harding Rd
Plowing snow across town roads is prohibited. It creates a dangerous situation for traffic and safety hazards for all those who travel that road. As the property owner, you are responsible for the plowing being done on your property—even if you are paying someone else to remove the snow for you.
Wisconsin Statute 346.94(5) states that no person may place or cause to be placed upon a highway any substance that is or may be injurious to any vehicle. A pile of snow certainly fits this description. Wisconsin Statute 346.95(3) says that the penalty is $50 for each offense. Citations will be issued, and no warnings will be given.
Other Plowing Regulations:
You are not permitted to pile snow or block the sidewalks or fire hydrants.
Parking on town roads and streets shall be prohibited so that plowing can be done quickly and with safety. The parking ban is in effect between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Vehicles in violation will be towed away and tickets will be issued.
The easiest way to determine if a road in the Town of Florence is a Public Road or a Private Road is to look at the color of the Road Name Sign. Signs that are Green are Public Roads. Signs that are Blue are Private Roads. The Town of Florence Highway Department is responsible for all Public Town Roads in the Town of Florence with the exception of US Highway 2, County Highway N and County Highway NN. The Florence County Highway Department is responsible for those.
All municipal roads, streets, alleyways, and transportation corridors within the Town of Florence are designated as ATV/UTV streets/routes/trails except for the following:
