Council approves restricted residential parking zone B after hours debate

Grandview Heights City Council on a final vote approved Ordinance 2025-01 to create a new restricted residential parking zone B, setting permit hours from 4 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and specifying resident permit issuance described in the ordinance.

Council members debated the ordinance’s scope and process before the vote. The council heard objections from colleagues who said the underlying parking study may not have captured future demand from nearby condo development and urged either returning the item to committee or extending permit hours to 24 hours. Council member Kozak argued for additional review, saying the study may not have accurately estimated future need as nearby development comes online and that a 24-hour option deserved further…