Council restores parking on portion of Nacogdoches Street, retains restrictions near US 69 and Natchez

The Jacksonville City Council adopted a resolution Sept. 9 to amend prior parking restrictions on Nacogdoches Street, returning parking to the stretch from Highway 79 to El Paso while keeping the section between US 69 (South Bolton) and Natchez closed to parking.

Staff said the earlier action (Resolution O2021-05) had preemptively restricted parking around the former library and the Chick-fil-A redevelopment to reduce congestion and safety risks. After reviewing public-safety and utility considerations, staff recommended reopening the northern section (79 to El Paso) to parking while retaining the closure near US 69 and Natchez because of multiple driveway exits in that area.

Councilman Rob Goen moved to adopt the resolution to reopen parking on the subject section of Nacogdoches Street; Mayor Pro Tem Tim McCray seconded. The motion carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Staff said signs will be removed where appropriate and that reopening the section will provide additional on-street parking for nearby properties.