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Ephrata council enacts Ordinance No. 1605 to revise paid-parking rules; takes effect April 1
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Summary
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1605 March 9, 2026, amending Chapter 305 (Vehicles and Traffic) to change paid-parking zones, rates and operational times; the ordinance becomes effective April 1, 2026, and the council also rescinded a prior April 30 expiration for paid-parking operational times.
Ephrata Borough Council voted unanimously March 9 to enact Ordinance No. 1605, amending Chapter 305 of the Borough Code to establish or revise paid-parking zones, update rates and operational times and adjust unmetered parking-lot schedules. Kory Musser moved the ordinance and Chad Ochs seconded; the motion carried via roll call.
The ordinance, as announced by the Highway Committee, is scheduled to take effect April 1, 2026. Council also voted to rescind the April 30, 2026 expiration date for operational times that had been set previously by Resolution No. 2025-40, effectively maintaining the updated operational hours going forward.
Council members said the measure implements changes recommended by the Highway Committee and does not require additional action to be effective on the announced date. The adoption was unanimous. No member requested a recorded dissent during the roll call.
Ordinance No. 1605 amends sections referenced in Chapter 305 regarding paid parking zones, rates and schedules; the ordinance was presented as a standing committee recommendation and included on the council's voting agenda. The council took the final vote during the March 9 regular session, and no public testimony was recorded on the ordinance at the meeting.
The council's action will alter how paid parking is administered and when paid meters and lots are operational; residents and visitors should consult the Borough’s official notice for specifics on rates and zone boundaries.