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Zion amends municipal code to allow parking in city-owned lots except 2 a.m.–6 a.m.; overnight permits allowed
Summary
Council approved amendments to municipal code to permit parking in city-owned parking lots with a 2 a.m.–6 a.m. prohibition unless an overnight permit is issued or an exemption granted; staff said the change standardizes lot rules to match existing street rules.
The Zion City Council on Oct. 21 approved an amendment to the municipal code to permit parking in city-owned public parking lots except between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., when parking will be prohibited unless a valid overnight parking permit is issued or an exemption is granted for designated events or city-authorized purposes.
City staff said the amendment is intended to standardize rules for city-owned parking lots with existing street parking restrictions and to provide flexibility for residents, visitors and businesses that occasionally require parking during restricted hours. Staff emphasized the change applies to city-owned parking lots only and does not alter the city’s street-parking ordinance.
During the discussion a council member sought clarification that the change would not affect street parking; staff responded that the amendment applies only to city lots and mirrors the street ordinance’s 2 a.m.–6 a.m. restriction and permit process. The ordinance text provides for exemptions for city events and authorized uses.
A motion to approve the municipal code amendments was made and carried in a roll-call vote recorded during the meeting.
The meeting record did not specify any changes to enforcement mechanisms or fee schedules for overnight permits; those details were not specified in the public discussion.
