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Horace advances parking ordinance; deputies press for consistent signage and enforceability
Summary
Council approved first reading of a parking ordinance amendment to restrict certain trailers on city streets and directed staff to coordinate signage and enforcement standards after deputies warned inconsistent signage hampers fair enforcement.
On July 21 the Horace City Council approved first reading of an amendment to its parking ordinance intended to clarify which types of trailers (campers, fifth wheels, travel trailers, certain commercial trailers) may not park on city streets. The ordinance defines prohibited trailer types and gives staff the framework to limit trailer parking on particular streets.
Deputy Keller and other law enforcement representatives urged council to ensure consistent signage and clear street‑width standards so deputies can enforce the ordinance fairly. Deputies described situations where no‑parking signs were missing in some newer developments and present in others, producing enforcement inconsistencies; they pointed to North Dakota Century Code signage requirements that affect enforceability. Councilmembers asked staff to incorporate signage deployment and consider street‑width criteria when implementing the ordinance.
Why it matters: As Horace’s lot patterns and street cross sections vary, the council said staff should produce a practical, enforceable approach so deputies aren’t left making judgment calls in the field. The first reading passed; the ordinance will return for a second reading with any refinements.
