City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MARCH 1, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance Approving Escalated Fines for Heavy Vehicles in Commercial Business Areas with Citations.
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ISSUE: Consideration of an ordinance to increase fines for heavy vehicles parked in commercial business areas with multiple citations.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the proposed ordinance (Attachment 2) on first reading and set it for second reading, public hearing, and final passage on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
BACKGROUND: In?March 2021, the City Council amended the City Code to penalize vehicles in excess of 12,000 pounds or lengths of 30 feet for parking more than two hours on public streets adjacent to commercial business areas unless such vehicles are actively engaged in loading or unloading operations. These infractions were added to discourage drivers of heavy vehicles from storing such vehicles on public streets which could lead to blocked sightlines and other related traffic issues.??
Since adoption of the ordinance, APD have issued 626 citations for violations of City Code Section 10-4-46. However, nearby residents still cite frequent violations and have indicated to staff the current enforcement regime is not deterring truck parking.
During their January 11 meeting, City Council requested that staff develop enforcement options and consider increased fines for violations of the ordinance.
DISCUSSION: The proposed amendment to City Code Section 10-4-47 includes escalating fines for violations of the ordinance. For violations of section 10-4-46, "Parking heavy vehicles in commercial business areas," City staff propose applying the following...
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