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McAlester council adopts amendment relaxing some off-street parking standards

McAlester City Council · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The McAlester City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending city code chapter 62 to relax certain off-street parking standards, including a planning commission-backed change extending stall length from 18 to 19 feet; the ordinance takes effect in 30 days.

The McAlester City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance amending city code chapter 62 governing land development, planning, zoning and off-street parking.

Miss Cookton, a staff member, presented the draft ordinance and said it is intended as a "Band Aid" fix to address recurring parking-variance requests to the board of adjustment. She told…

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