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Consideration of a Town Code Amendment Restricting Parking along Old Pittsboro Road
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider an amendment to the Town Code restricting on-street parking along Old Pittsboro Road.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Christina Moon - 919-918-7325; Nick Herman - 919-929-3905; Patricia McGuire - 919-918-7327; Marty Roupe - 919-918-7333
INFORMATION: During the summer months, a number of residents living in the Old Pittsboro Road community expressed concerns relating to new construction and safety, particularly the limited visibility of pedestrians due to construction vehicle parking.
On-street parking is discussed in Chapter 6, Article IV, of the Town Code, and more specifically in Section 6-19, Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations at Certain Times. The Traffic and Parking Committee, an interdepartmental workgroup consisting of representatives from the Public Works, Police, Fire, Economic and Community Development and Planning departments, discussed the request to address vehicle parking on Old Pittsboro Road at its September 8, 2015 meeting and supported the installation of ‘no parking’ signage. A Town Code amendment establishing this restriction has been prepared for the Board’s consideration. Staff is also seeking to identify a location where a cautionary sign, alerting travelers to the presence of pedestrians along the street, may be installed. This action would not require an amendment to the Town Code.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Minimal staff impact associated with updating Town Code and installing signs on Old Pittsboro Road.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen adopt the draft ordinance amending the Town Code provided as Attachment A.