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Proposed paid‑parking overhaul would shrink paid zone, simplify rates and remove employee permits

City of Hot Springs Board of Directors · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Deputy City Manager Lance Spicer outlined proposed amendments to the paid‑parking program (O26‑04): two rate zones — primary Central Avenue at $5/hour (4‑hour max) and secondary at $2/hour (no time limit) — a reduced paid‑parking footprint, removal of employee permits for 2026, and one residential permit per residence at $480 annually; maps and projected revenue figures will be in the packet for the Feb. 17 meeting.

Deputy City Manager Lance Spicer presented a proposed substitute ordinance to significantly simplify and reduce the city's paid‑parking program. Spicer said the amendments respond to board direction to make rates predictable and the program easier to administer.

Key proposals in O26‑04 include: a single primary Central Avenue rate of $5 per hour with a four‑hour maximum session; a secondary zone (including Fountain Street, the…

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