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Libby council advances right‑of‑way parking ordinance to second reading
Summary
Council gave first reading to Ordinance 2056, which would define 'right‑of‑way' and prohibit prolonged parking of boats, utility trailers and RVs on city rights‑of‑way; the ordinance will return for a second reading in July.
The council took first reading of Ordinance 2056, which would add a definition of “right‑of‑way” to the municipal code and add language to the city’s parking code to prohibit prolonged parking of boats, utility trailers and RVs on rights‑of‑way. The ordinance arises from ordinance‑committee review at the request of city administration, which cited pedestrian safety, snow‑removal and visibility concerns in areas where grassy strips extend into the right‑of‑way.
The ordinance preamble in the packet cites previous code adoptions in 1973 and lists safety concerns that prompted the update; the council voted to move the measure to a second reading at the next regular meeting. No substantive public comments on the ordinance were recorded at this first reading.
Why it matters: The change clarifies enforcement authority and provides a uniform standard for streets where curbs and sidewalks are not present. The ordinance's first reading passed by voice vote and will be considered again at the council’s next meeting.
Quote: “Hopefully having a definition helps clarify,” said the ordinance committee representative when introducing the change.
