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Resident complains of dangerous parking on hill; police note enforcement under Ohio Revised Code
Summary
A South Zanesville resident told council that neighborhood parking on a steep hill blocks his driveway and once damaged his mailbox; the police said enforcement under the Ohio Revised Code is possible but officers must be called when violations occur.
During the public-comment portion of the March 3 meeting, resident Landon Duhamel said neighbors are parking on the grass on the hill at 125 Valley Gem Drive, blocking his driveway and once hitting his mailbox. Duhamel asked the council to address the issue.
The police chief (recorded in the minutes as the police department representative) said the village can cite for parking in prohibited places under the Ohio Revised Code but officers need to be called while the violation is occurring to respond.
Why it matters: blocked driveways create safety and access issues for residents and emergency responders; the police noted enforcement tools exist but require timely reporting.
Next steps: residents were advised to call the police when violations are occurring so officers can respond; no formal action was taken by council at the meeting.
