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Council introduces paid-parking ordinance for Old Town; staff projects $1.2M annual revenue
Summary
Council voted to introduce an ordinance establishing license-plate-based paid parking in the Old Town commercial core (first reading). Staff proposed $2/hour in the plaza, $1.50/hour on streets and $1.25/hour in lots, citing underutilized perimeter parking and the need to create turnover; public commenters raised tenant, accessibility and enforcement concerns.
The City Council on Jan. 28 voted to introduce (first reading) an ordinance that would establish a paid-parking program for Old Town Orange’s commercial core.
Public Works staff, supported by parking consultant Dixon, told the council the goal is to increase turnover near storefronts by moving long-term parkers to peripheral lots and improving enforcement. Staff recommended a license-plate-based system with payment options via mobile app or pay stations, suggested time limits (two hours on city streets, four hours in…
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