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Resident says city improperly issued occupancy permits at Lamar Plaza; aldermen ask for ordinance citations
Summary
A Pacific resident told the Board of Aldermen the city allowed occupancy permits at Lamar Plaza without required off-street parking, demanded the city fix the parking or compensate businesses, and pressed the city attorney for written citations to clarify policy; the board said ordinances were provided to the resident's attorney and flagged potential litigation.
Edward Fogelbach, a Pacific resident, told the Board of Aldermen on June 18 that he believes the city improperly issued occupancy permits for spaces at Lamar Plaza that bypassed the city's off-street parking ordinance and asked the city to remedy the situation.
Fogelbach said the issue has been under discussion with city staff since December 2023 and asked the city to either provide the required parking for businesses in the plaza or evaluate losses and make affected businesses whole. "It is solely to…
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