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Council weighs standard downtown 2-hour parking window as part of forthcoming ordinance
Summary
Batesville councilors discussed a draft parking ordinance proposing a consistent 2-hour parking limit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown, exceptions for prohibited zones, and improved signage; staff will draft an ordinance for council review next month and circulate highlighted maps for feedback.
Councilors reviewed a prospective overhaul of downtown parking that would create a consistent two-hour time limit for on-street parking from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with prohibited parking areas and overnight restrictions retained where the zoning code specifies. The discussion focused on exceptions (for loading zones and businesses with deliveries), clarifying which blocks are already designated as prohibited parking and whether angle parking or additional signage could improve capacity and wayfinding downtown.
Council members asked staff to produce a marked-up copy of the current parking schedule, identify restricted blocks (for example, certain segments of Walnut Street remain prohibited by code between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday–Friday), and flag any areas that warrant special consideration — such as loading zones or streets used by trucks. Staff said they will coordinate with the street department and downtown stakeholders on potential configurations (angle parking, signage) and return with a draft ordinance and highlighted map for review at the next meeting.
There was no vote on an ordinance at this meeting. The council set a procedural timeline: staff will prepare a draft ordinance and marked parking schedule for council review and public comment ahead of a future vote.
