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New state daylighting rule forces removal of about 30 downtown meter spaces, staff say
Summary
Staff summarized the state daylighting law (effective Jan. 1) requiring a 20‑foot buffer at crosswalks; downtown review identified about 40 impacted meter spaces, of which roughly 30 were removed and about 10 modified to comply; staff warned the law passed without dedicated funding or statewide public outreach.
A presenter briefed the committee on a new state daylighting requirement that took effect Jan. 1 and requires a 20‑foot clear zone at crosswalks; the presenter said the rule affects on‑street meter spaces and other curb uses and that enforcement authority and timing are constrained by the statute. "The bill introduced, 20 feet buffer wherever there is a crosswalk," the presenter said when describing the new standard.
Staff said they initially identified roughly 40 downtown meter spaces that did not comply; crews removed about 30 spaces and modified about 10 to preserve some functionality. The presenter noted the state law provided no funding and offered a one‑year window before citations are required, which complicates public outreach and local enforcement planning. Committee members suggested using physical daylighting (bicycle racks or other barriers) where feasible to avoid enforcement confusion and to support pedestrian safety.
Staff described an iterative local implementation plan: mark and remove obvious noncompliant meter spaces first, then address loading and passenger zones and other nonmetered spaces in subsequent phases as resources allow.
