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Council introduces preferential parking ordinance, approves amendments to let neighborhoods petition for zones
Summary
The City Council introduced Ordinance 1365 on Aug. 18 to establish a preferential parking program, removed some study requirements and added a minimum zone size; council approved amendments and passed the motion unanimously on first reading.
The Simi Valley City Council introduced Ordinance 1365 on Aug. 18 to create a preferential parking permit program that would allow neighborhoods to restrict on‑street spaces to local residents and guests where nonresident parking substantially affects availability.
Why it matters: the ordinance provides a formal procedure for neighborhoods to petition for preferential parking zones if overflow parking from businesses, schools or other nonresident parkers impairs residential parking. Council members said the measure also can be used preemptively where new nearby development threatens to displace on‑street…
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