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No-parking ordinance on county roads approved on second reading with 4-1 vote
Summary
Spalding County commissioners approved the second reading of a no-parking-on-county-roads ordinance to address safety and roadway damage; vote was 4-1 after discussion about sign placement and enforcement scope.
The Spalding County Board of Commissioners approved the second reading of an ordinance restricting parking on county roads May 5, voting 4-1.
Commissioners said roadside parking often damages pavement, creates safety hazards and can block emergency vehicles on narrow roads. During discussion, staff and commissioners agreed that placing signs at a limited number of major entrances (rather than every road) would reduce cost; the board changed language from mandatory to discretionary sign placement to allow targeted installations.
Why it matters: County officials said uncontrolled roadside parking can prevent fire or ambulance access and accelerate pavement deterioration. The ordinance gives county staff authority to sign and enforce no-parking areas on entrances where necessary.
The board approved the ordinance on second reading, 4-1. Staff will proceed with sign installation at identified entrance points and follow-up enforcement planning.
