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Harbor Commission backs amendment to allow pay‑by‑plate parking and LPR enforcement in waterfront lots
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to forward a proposed amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code 17.36.010 to the City Council ordinance committee to allow pay‑by‑plate payment and license plate recognition enforcement in waterfront parking lots. Staff described equipment, rollout plans, retained cash machines and citation procedures.
The Harbor Commission on Aug. 21 voted to forward a proposed amendment to Santa Barbara Municipal Code 17.36.010 that would permit pay‑by‑plate parking and license plate recognition (LPR) enforcement in waterfront parking lots.
Waterfront Business Manager Cesar Barrios explained that six waterfront lots (Ledbetter, Harbor West, Chase Palm Park, the Garden Street lot, and two Cabrillo lots) currently operate under a pay‑and‑display model requiring drivers to post a printed receipt on the dashboard. The proposed…
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