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Needles council orders engineering study after business owners complain of blocked downtown parking; ordinance to limit heavy trucks discussed
Summary
Following extended public comment from local business owners and residents about trucks and long‑term employee parking blocking storefront access, the council directed staff to scope an engineering study covering Front, F and adjacent downtown streets; staff also presented a draft ordinance to limit commercial vehicles over 14,000 lbs from residential streets and to address overnight parking in parks.
The City Council on April 14 debated proposed parking changes for downtown Needles after residents and business owners described repeated blockages of storefront access by parked trucks and long‑term employee parking.
Mayor Janet Jernigan introduced proposed changes that would add a painted red no‑parking zone at a sharp curve on Front Street, convert selected downtown spaces to two‑hour parking to assist businesses, and clarify unloading procedures. City staff said an engineering review of signage, striping and traffic safety will be required before implementing striping or timed restrictions.
Multiple members of the public described practical impacts. Kevin, a property owner whose buildings…
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