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Committee discusses growing problem of unattended semi-truck parking on private lots
Summary
Committee members discussed complaints about tractor-trailers parked overnight on private commercial lots and along local streets; staff were asked to research enforcement options and towing authority for property owners.
HendersonvilleGeneral Committee discussed recurring complaints about semi-truck parking on private commercial parking lots and some public streets and asked staff to research enforcement and property-owner remedies.
Chairman Bob Garza told the committee that officers have removed many trucks from public roads but that unattended tractors and trailers remain a problem on private lots and at shopping centers. "They are a little bit of a danger. They invite crime," Garza said, citing locations where he and police have observed parking: near Cheer Villas and Half Batch Road, the old Kroger behind Wendy's, and on Centerpoint Road near a firewood stand.
Members and staff discussed options that would make enforcement easier for property owners and police. Suggestions included signage that authorizes towing of unauthorized vehicles, a requirement that unattended large delivery vehicles display a signed note from the property owner, and giving property owners clearer ability to request a tow. Several members said enforcement on private property typically falls to the property owner or property manager.
City staff offered to research what neighboring municipalities do and whether local ordinances or an administrative notice could help property owners lawfully tow or remove unattended large trucks. One staff member said they would look into the legal authority for business managers to request a tow and whether signage or a registration note would be required.
No formal motion or ordinance was adopted. The committee asked staff to report back with options, including examples from other municipalities, sample signage, and tow-authority procedures.
Next steps: staff (City Legal and Code Enforcement) to research and return with recommended administrative steps or ordinance language for the committee to consider.
