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Council debates clearer line-of-sight rules for parking ordinance 3479
Summary
Council members said Ordinance 3479's language on obstructed sightlines is vague; they discussed aligning local rules to state guidance (20–30 feet), adjusting the 24-hour correction window, and altering fine schedules to improve safety.
A council member raised concerns that Ordinance 3479 (adopted in 2006) lacks a clear, measurable definition of 'line of sight' for parking that obstructs drivers’ vision. The member noted the ordinance’s current language requires a subjective standing viewpoint and proposed revising the code to reference state guidelines—such as a 20-foot buffer for driveways or 30 feet from certain intersections—and to more clearly define which objects are included.
Members debated enforcement timelines and fines, with some arguing that a 24-hour correction window is too long where safety risks exist and suggesting reduced notice time or graduated fines. The Chair and chief discussed practical enforcement limits and recording warnings; the body asked city staff to return with specific wording for section 1b (definition of line of sight) and proposed adjustments to section 3 (time to correct condition). No ordinance amendment was adopted at this meeting; the discussion was referred for drafting.
