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Council weighs parking restrictions on Cambria Street near ballfields after resident complaints
Summary
Residents and councilors discussed frequent street and sidewalk parking near Tropic Fields and possible enforcement or ordinance changes to protect access and safety for neighbors and emergency vehicles.
Residents and councilors raised recurring problems with street parking on Cambria Street near the borough ballfields, where spectators and visiting teams often park on sidewalks and in front of homes.
At the workshop a resident described elderly neighbors with mobility limitations who cannot access sidewalks obstructed by parked cars. Councilors discussed an existing ordinance that prohibits parking on certain stretches of Cambria Street at all times and whether enforcement or new residents‑only signs should be applied to the block near the fields.
Council members cautioned about unintended consequences. One councilor said that restricting parking on one side could push vehicles to other neighborhoods, creating new complaints. Staff noted there are parts of the borough with similar signage and that a borough official would review the historic ordinance language cited by residents.
Council directed staff to review the existing ordinance language and bring options, including signage and targeted enforcement, for consideration at a future meeting. No new ordinance was adopted at the workshop.
