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Commissioners seek clearer language on front‑yard parking to avoid sidewalk/property conflicts

5810664 · August 9, 2025

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A commissioner proposed amending the front‑yard parking standard to specify 'public sidewalk on public property' to avoid confusion where sidewalks cross private property; staff and other commissioners agreed the change would reduce enforcement disputes.

A commissioner proposed a wording change to the proposed front‑yard parking ordinance to clarify that vehicles cannot block a "public sidewalk on public property," aiming to avoid enforcement confusion where sidewalks run over or adjacent to private property. "So instead of saying so long as not blocking a public sidewalk, say so long as not blocking a public sidewalk on public property," the commissioner said. Supporters said the clarification would reduce code‑enforcement disputes and public confusion about parking near sidewalks that were constructed at different times. The commission appeared to agree with the clarification in concept and planned to include the change in the ordinance wording; no formal vote was recorded in the excerpt.