Council presses staff on parking‑permit rules and enforcement as commercial‑vehicle concerns rise

Glenarden, Md. — Councilmembers on Feb. 18 pressed city staff for a concrete plan to roll out a residential parking permit pilot and enforce recent rules allowing certain commercial vehicles to park in the city, telling staff they want specific scenarios and legislative changes prepared before a working session.

Code enforcement and public‑safety staff reported repeated complaints about motor vehicles being kept in violation of city codes and, separately, the use of car covers to conceal inoperable vehicles. Code Enforcement Officer Green said residents continue to report the practice and requested council guidance and possible legislation to address it. Green also said code enforcement will begin an abatement at a property on Glenarden Parkway in March.

Councilmembers repeatedly…