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Board hears resident concerns about towing and notice in parking policy review

Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority · November 25, 2025
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Summary

CRHA presented a draft parking and towing policy for discussion; residents and board members urged longer notice windows, door notices and clearer language on inoperable vehicles and inspection stickers; counsel said expired inspection stickers alone are not a legal obligation to tow.

CRHA staff presented a draft parking policy for discussion at the Nov. 24 meeting; no vote was taken.

Public commenters and board members raised multiple concerns about towing practices, short notice windows and the impact on residents who rely on cars for work and care. Emily Dreyfus and FAR interns recommended a longer comment period and proposed changes including requiring CRHA to assume liability in cases of wrongful towing, extending notice periods for unattended/inoperable vehicles to 30 days, placing door notices in…

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