Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2006-1213

Sponsor: Council President Corrigan

Date of Introduction: October 24, 2006

Committee(s) of Reference: TEUS

Date of Analysis: October 26, 2006

Type of Action: Finding of Need

Bill Summary: This bill finds that there is a desire and need to accommodate angle parking on Margaret Street in District 14.

Background Information: Florida Statutes require that all vehicles park parallel to the curb, but allow local authorities to permit angle parking on any local roadway that is not a state road. The desire to allow angle parking on Margaret Street is to accommodate the maximum number of vehicles. The cost for implementation of angle parking is to be borne by the property owner.

Policy Impact Area: Streets and Highways; Public Parking

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined; the cost for implementation is to be borne by the property owner

Analyst: Campbell