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Council directs return to parallel parking at 40th Street and sets 2026 island parking season
Summary
After residents and public safety officials raised safety and property‑damage concerns, the Sunset Beach Town Council directed staff to restore parallel parking at West Main/40th Street and voted to set the island paid‑parking season for April 1–Oct. 31, 2026, with the same fees and up to two free season passes per parcel owner.
The Sunset Beach Town Council on Jan. 12 voted to direct staff to return the West Main/40th Street parking configuration from perpendicular back to parallel, saying the present layout creates safety risks for pedestrians and driveway damage for homeowners.
"I don't like the 48th Street configuration at all," said the Police Chief (who also served as interim town administrator during parts of the meeting), describing motorists reversing in tight spaces, children crossing near backing vehicles and driveway damage caused by the perpendicular layout. Council members and residents…
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