Transportation board recommends two‑hour daytime parking on Mill Street in Old Town Entertainment District

The Transportation Board recommended amending Lewisville city code to limit parking to two hours on the east side of Mill Street between Purnell Street and Main Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., a measure aimed at keeping short‑term customer parking available to Old Town businesses.

A city staff member said business owners asked the city to address daytime long‑term parking in those curbside spaces because some apartment residents and others have been occupying the spots for extended periods during business hours. The proposed amendment would apply to about 10 curbside spots and implement a two‑hour limit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; signs will be installed to notify motorists.

The board discussed enforcement. Staff said the police department is responsible for enforcing the provision; enforcement has historically included a dedicated Old Town parking enforcement officer who issued warnings or citations when necessary. "Signage will be installed to inform," a staff member said. The board voted to approve the change; the motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Short‑term parking supports brick‑and‑mortar businesses in Old Town by increasing turnover in curbside spaces. The change formalizes a daytime limit and relies on police enforcement and signage to manage compliance.

Meeting context: The proposal was presented at the Transportation Board regular hearing after staff received complaints from Old Town business owners about daytime long‑term use of prime curbside spaces; the board approved the code amendment by unanimous vote.