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Weber County discusses larger parking fines, signage and shuttle options for Pineview Reservoir
Summary
Commissioners and staff debated raising parking fines and improving enforcement around Pineview Reservoir, agreed to prepare signage and advertise a public hearing before Memorial Day while pursuing longer-term parking solutions such as off-site lots or shuttles.
Weber County commissioners and staff discussed a proposal to raise parking fines and strengthen enforcement on roads around Pineview Reservoir during a county meeting, directing staff to prepare signage, public notices and a public hearing on the change.
County staff told the commission the draft ordinance language would apply to roads where Weber County has parking-enforcement authority, including the road to Causey Reservoir, roads branching east of the Weaver Memorial Park Campground entrance and any road within a quarter mile of Pineview Reservoir's high watermark. Staff said the draft would set a minimum fine of $150 for the first offense and $300 for subsequent offenses, with fines doubling after 14 days if unpaid. Commissioners and staff agreed to coordinate signage and public messaging before busy holiday weekends.
The changes are intended to reduce dangerous or illegal roadside parking that has grown with increased recreation use of Pineview and nearby reservoirs. Commissioners and staff emphasized that tickets must be supported by proper signage and coordination with state and federal agencies to survive in court, and they asked public-works staff to review and install signs before enforcement begins.
Details discussed included who installs signs on state routes and county roads, and where notice should be posted. Staff said UDOT would sign state highways and the county would sign county roads; county staff offered to place a small supplementary sign beneath the existing large "No Parking next mile" marker reading "Minimum fine $150" to put drivers on notice. Commissioners also asked county communications staff to publicize the new fine schedule a few weeks before Memorial Day by adding notices to the county newsletter, social media and message boards on high-traffic holidays.
Beyond fines, commissioners and law-enforcement staff urged development of longer-term parking solutions. Several speakers said fines alone might not deter visitors when parking demand is high and noted the Forest Service's planned improvements are not yet funded or scheduled. Commissioners and staff discussed off-site parking with shuttle service modeled on systems used by nearby resorts, and asked staff to explore coordination with UDOT, the Forest Service, Ogden City and concessionaires for off-site or improved parking.
No formal ordinance adoption was recorded at the meeting. Commissioners agreed to place the fine proposal on the agenda for a first reading with public comment and to return with signage plans and outreach materials. The commission also asked that signs be installed only after the county process is complete so tickets are supported by proper traffic orders and placement.
Next steps: staff will draft the required traffic order language, produce a sign to display the new minimum fine beneath the existing no-parking sign, coordinate with UDOT and other agencies for state-route signage, and schedule a public hearing during the ordinance-first-reading process before the Memorial Day period.
