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Kingston introduces ordinance to raise parking fines and add snow‑ban enforcement
Summary
The council introduced Ordinance 2026-1 to update parking-violation fees (unchanged for about 20 years) and to add a snow‑ban enforcement fee aimed at improving compliance during major plowing events; the measure is scheduled for a March 7 vote.
Administrator Sondra Riviello introduced Ordinance 2026‑1 at the Feb. 16 Kingston Town Council meeting, saying the borough's parking fines have not been updated in roughly two decades and the proposed changes are intended to align fees with neighboring towns and encourage compliance.
Riviello told council members that the ordinance would revise the entire parking-fee schedule and add language addressing a snow‑ban fee to deter residents from leaving vehicles in place during major plowing operations. She said the borough's Department of Public Works has experienced situations where residents do not move cars during heavy snowfall, creating hazards and complicating plowing.
Council members asked clarifying questions about enforcement timing and whether the proposal covers both routine parking and street‑sweeping functions. Council President Kate McMahon said the item would be brought back for formal consideration and a vote on March 7, 2026.
No votes were taken on Feb. 16; staff said the final draft (including a snow‑ban provision that would be weather dependent and enforced when plowing requires clearing to the curb) will be included for the March meeting so council can vote.
