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Mallard Point residents seek one-side parking restriction amid emergency-access concerns
Summary
Council’s Streets and Public Buildings committee heard resident complaints about vehicles parked on both sides of Mallard Point blocking emergency access and disrupting mail delivery; the committee said a 60‑day trial of a one‑side restriction has been in effect and the issue will return for three readings of an ordinance.
Mount Vernon’s Streets and Public Buildings committee on the city council agenda heard residents and city staff describe repeated on‑street parking on both sides of Mallard Point that, they say, limits passage for large emergency vehicles and interferes with mail delivery.
Tanner, a city staff member presenting the matter to council, said the request came from the Mallard Point homeowners association and that the city conducted a 60‑day temporary trial to assess whether restricting on‑street parking to one side would be appropriate. The staff review included consultation with emergency services and public works…
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