Council members say Sixth Street landscaping business meets city driveway rules despite neighbor complaints

At a recent City Council caucus, council members discussed complaints about a landscaping business on Sixth Street that residents say has converted a front yard into a large gravel parking area for work trucks. The discussion centered on whether the property violates the city’s driveway and parking ordinance and what, if any, next steps are available.

Why it matters: Neighbors told council members they are concerned about commercial vehicles parked in a residential area and the visual impact on the street. Council members noted the city’s ordinance sets the standards staff must…