City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 3, 2017
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Amendment to City Code Section 10-4-8 to Allow for the Provision of an Exemption to the Existing 72-Hour On-Street Parking Rule.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a proposed ordinance to amend City Code section 10-4-8 to create an exemption to the existing 72-hour on-street parking rule.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, and final passage on Saturday, May 13, 2017.
BACKGROUND: City Code Section 10-4-8 currently prohibits vehicles from parking in the same place on City streets for more than 72-hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. This rule applies to all vehicles-including vehicles parked with stickers in Residential Parking Permit (RPP) districts. There are varying opinions about the original intent of this decades old rule. In practice today, the rule is used to encourage the turnover of on-street parking spaces. Different sections of City Code address abandoned vehicles (sections 5-8-21 and 5-8-22). In 2016, City Council directed staff to review this rule and this project was added to the Citywide Parking Work Plan.
At City Council April 25th Legislative meeting, Council received a report on potentially amending the existing 72-hour on-street parking rule (Attachment 3). This report outlines the extensive process undertaken by staff to analyze the use of this parking rule, engage with the public on potential modifications, and develop a recommendation. After receiving the report, Council directed staff to docket the item for a public hearing and consideration.
DISCUSSION: The proposed ordinance change, unanimo...
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