Agenda Item: 9(a)
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director
Business: Ordinance language discussion and recommendation amending Chapter 50, "Traffic and Vehicles", Section 50-37, "Prohibited Parking" prohibiting parking in city swales north of Old Marco Lane, that do not have legally permitted improved parking.
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
Subject:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 50, "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES," SECTION 50-37, "PROHIBITED PARKING," BY PROHIBITING PARKING IN CITY SWALES, NORTH OF OLD MARCO LANE, THAT DO NOT HAVE LEGALLY PERMITTED IMPROVED PARKING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY/INTERPRETATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND:
The City Council has directed staff to bring to the Planning Board Sec. 50-37- Prohibited parking, for a discussion regarding the allowance of parking in the swales in the Old Marco district.
The Council had concerns with traffic congestion and parking in the swale during the evening hours. Prohibiting swale parking was discussed and the Council would like the Planning Board to review this section of the code.
Police and Code Enforcement was available for any questions.
The Planning Board discussed this item at the November 1, 2024, Planning Board meeting. The Planning Board recommended the City Council prohibit swale parking, north of Old Marco Lane, that does not have permitted improved parking.
The City Council discussed the Planning Board's recommendation on the November 18, City Council meeting. They directed staff to have another public meeting at the Planning Board, discussing the recommendation, and then bring their recommendation back to City Council in the form of an Ordinance.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:
Not required for the Planning Board meeting but public notice was published anyway in the local paper. Public notice will be required for the City Council meeting.
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