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Weber County approves first reading to raise summer parking fines near Pine View and Causey Reservoirs
Summary
The Weber County Commission approved first reading of an ordinance raising summer parking fines near Pine View and Causey Reservoirs to deter unsafe parking and free up travel lanes; the changes apply May 15–Sept. 15 and create higher tiers for repeat offenders.
The Weber County Commission voted on first reading April 22 to raise parking fines in two recreational corridors near Pine View and Causey Reservoirs, saying the increases are aimed at reducing safety hazards from vehicles parked along narrow roads.
County staff presented the ordinance at a public hearing, saying the proposed changes would apply each year from May 15 through Sept. 15 on the Road to Causey Reservoir (and roads branching off it east of the Weber Memorial Park Campground) and on county-controlled roads within one-quarter mile of the Pine View Reservoir high‑water mark. The proposal creates higher fines for first-time and repeat violators to discourage roadside parking that increases pedestrian exposure and restricts emergency-vehicle access.
Under the ordinance as presented, a vehicle owner with no violations in the prior year would face a $150 fine if paid within 14 days or if contested within 14 days and sustained; the fine would rise to $300 if not paid or contested within 14 days. A vehicle owner with one or more violations in the prior year would face a $300 fine if paid or timely contested and sustained, and $600 if not paid or contested within 14 days. County staff said fines outside those two recreational areas would remain at the current $50/$100 structure.
Commissioners said holiday weekends and heavy summertime use have created safety risks along the affected roads. After the public hearing and discussion, the commission approved the ordinance on first reading. The ordinance will remain in effect for Pine View until any newly incorporated city chooses to adopt or change the rule for territory that becomes part of that city.
The county identified the authority for the change as an amendment to Weber County Code section 42-4-8. Staff said the county previously held work sessions with the U.S. Forest Service, UDOT, county roads/engineering and the sheriff’s office before advancing the ordinance. The county will bring the ordinance back for a second reading and final adoption at a later meeting.
