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Council takes first read on Main Street time‑limited parking; staff proposes 4‑hour limit and $75 fine
Summary
City staff presented a first reading of an ordinance to set 4‑hour parking limits for roughly 70 Main Street spaces (8AM–6PM weekdays), enforceable by a once‑a‑day $75 fine; council and staff discussed signage, grace periods, appeals, technology options and alternatives including 2‑hour limits, tiered fines and QR code onboarding.
Council held a first reading of an ordinance to establish time‑limited public parking on Main Street, covering about 70 spaces between Warrensville Highway and LaVista Road. Staff proposed 4‑hour limits, enforceable 8AM–6PM Monday–Friday, with a single daily $75 fine for violations; enforcement would use paper tickets initially, with options to explore technology such as QR codes for future onboarding.
Staff emphasized the need for signage, restriping and a communications campaign before enforcement begins and estimated one‑time costs for signage and striping at roughly $60,000. Council discussed alternative structures — 2‑ or 3‑hour limits, tiered fines and dedicated employee or short‑term 15‑minute spots — and asked staff to coordinate with the DDA, CID and downtown businesses. Staff suggested a grace period at launch and confirmed the city’s court system allows online prepayment or appearance and appeal.
Councilmembers urged staff to clarify the appeals process and to provide a public map of alternative parking and to explore technology that would make appeals and payments easier. No final vote occurred; staff will return for a second reading after outreach and draft signage are prepared.
