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Providence council amends code to allow temporary parking on city parcels during snow bans
Summary
The Providence City Council approved on second reading an ordinance that codifies pilot programs allowing residents to park on city-owned parcels during winter parking bans, amended to require Department of Public Works designation of spaces in collaboration with the council.
The Providence City Council on April 17 approved, on its second reading, an ordinance that permits temporary parking on city-owned parcels during winter storm parking bans, adding a requirement that the Department of Public Works designate specific areas in collaboration with council members.
Council members said the change codifies pilots the city has already used during severe winter storms and is aimed at easing a recurring burden on renters who lack off-street parking. Councilwoman Ryan offered a friendly amendment to section 23-171 to require that the director of the…
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