On February 5th, 2019, Town Council directed the Town Manager to explore the possibility of an ordinance to address street parking of commercial vehicles within the Town's rights-of-way. The Council was concerned that large commercial vehicles were parking with regularity in several streets adjacent to parks or residential areas, blocking visibility, encroaching onto travel lanes, sidewalks and swales, and creating potentially hazardous conditions. Additionally, staff found the current code lacking in adequate provisions for violations of parking regulations. The proposed ordinance seeks to clarify provisions for street parking of commercial vehicles within rights-of-way, and to provide for fees and procedures regarding any violations of parking regulations.

On April 17, 2019, the town Planning Board heard the item and voted to recommend approval by the council with the following recommendations:

1. Add language to the ordinance clarifying that temporary parking while utilizing or attending a function at a park or other public facility will continue to be allowed if the ordinance is approved.

2. Add language to the ordinance clarifying that vehicles that are servicing a residence are allowed to park in the vicinity of the residence.

3. Provide for delayed enforcement to allow for time for existing leases on residential properties to expire.