Summary
Two ordinances moved forward: shifting meter enforcement to 9-6 weekdays and letting drivers pay the discounted expired-meter fine until midnight the day issued. Both get public hearings April 20.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could slightly reduce enforcement revenue but aims to align enforcement with actual downtown use patterns.
Downtown drivers and shoppers get later enforcement start and a longer reduced-fine window.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Apr 20, 2026
Two Chapter 404 amendments would start meter enforcement at 9 a.m. instead of 8 and let drivers pay expired-meter tickets at the reduced rate until midnight the same day; downtown and Old Town business groups back the changes but want loading zones and 15-minute free parking too.
City Council - Mar 23, 2026
Two ordinances moved forward: shifting meter enforcement to 9-6 weekdays and letting drivers pay the discounted expired-meter fine until midnight the day issued. Both get public hearings April 20.
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