Council flags inconsistent parking setbacks; staff to map exceptions

Jul 20, 2026

Councilmembers discussed inconsistent parking setbacks exposed by curb repainting, noting local markings ranged from 17 to more than 25 feet while county and state use a 30-foot standard; staff will survey locations before drafting amendments.

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Mayor Jeffrey Schomisch told the council that curb repainting revealed inconsistent parking setbacks from stop signs across town, with measured distances ranging from about 17 feet to over 25 feet. Councilmembers noted that Prince George's County and the state generally use a 30-foot standard for setbacks.

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