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Fire department and commissioners flag tight downtown parking that hampers emergency vehicles
Summary
Leesburg commissioners and fire-department representatives discussed on-street parking between Church and King and on Mountain Street; the fire department urged limiting parking where large vehicles need access, and commissioners said they will raise the issue with council and staff.
The commission discussed concerns from the fire department about on-street parking on Mountain Street between Church and King and other tight downtown blocks that can impede large emergency vehicles.
Fire-department representatives said that full-size vehicles parked on narrow stretches make it difficult for apparatus to pass and increase response risk; they recommended considering removing some spaces or designating shorter-term (15-minute) pickup spots to preserve access without eliminating customer parking. Commissioners acknowledged business concerns and agreed to raise the issue with council staff and the town manager for further study.
The item was added as a follow-up for the September agenda so staff could present options that balance merchant access and emergency vehicle needs.
