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City officials urge considerate neighborhood parking after residents report blocked driveways
Summary
City of LaSalle staff urged residents to avoid parking directly behind driveways after multiple calls about blocked access, reminded listeners that police can be called to contact vehicle owners, and provided a city phone number for follow-up.
City of LaSalle staff urged residents to be mindful of curbside parking after hearing repeated complaints that vehicles parked immediately behind driveways are preventing homeowners from exiting.
"I can't get out of my driveway because there's somebody parked right behind it," the session host said as an example of the calls the city has received. Officials said the situation is often a neighborliness issue but that enforcement options exist when necessary.
An agency official asked residents to "be a good neighbor" even where street width technically permits parking behind a driveway: "And even though you might fall in that 30 foot, rule, I would still strongly suggest... be a good neighbor," the official said. The official acknowledged that special events and parties can create temporary parking pressures but urged voluntary cooperation where possible.
For residents who cannot exit their driveway, staff advised calling the police department so officers may attempt to contact the vehicle owner and resolve the blockage. The session closed with the moderator providing City Hall contact information for further questions.
