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Kokomo council approves first reading of no-parking restrictions on parts of Imperial Drive and Gano Street
Summary
The Kokomo Common Council voted 6–2 on first reading to prohibit parking on both sides of portions of Imperial Drive and Gano Street, citing substandard roadway widths and safety concerns; residents asked for notice and exemptions before second reading on Feb. 23.
The Kokomo Common Council voted 6–2 on first reading to approve Ordinance 72-27, which would add no-parking restrictions on stretches of Imperial Drive and Gano Street because the roads’ cross sections fall short of the city’s 29-foot standard, council members said.
Councilman Tony Stewart, who introduced the measure, told the council the affected sections have back-of-curb cross sections of roughly 25 to 26 feet and “this is concerning” for safety. He said a recent increase in traffic and nonresident parking prompted neighbors’ requests for no-parking signs.
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