Title
An Ordinance providing for text amendments to the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Chapter 74, Article III, Division 1, 2, 3, and 4 entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” providing for updates to the parking provisions and procedures, changes to valet parking provisions, enactment of a new Division 5, to provide for a “Parking Replacement Assessment”.
Body
The parking department recommends approval of the proposed text amendments to Chapter 74, Article III of the Code of the City of Coral Gables entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking.” A clean version of these provisions (ATTACHMENT A) with the proposed amendments is included for your review.
Background
Ordinances related to parking are found in the Code of the City of Coral Gables, Chapter 74, Article III. Many of these code provisions were adopted nearly sixty (60) years ago. Over the years, the development of new technologies, equipment and operating systems within the parking system have made many of the existing code provisions inapplicable and outdated. The Parking Department is proposing updated language to meet existing operations within the current parking system. Four of the proposed changes create changes in how we manage parking.
Historically, management of parking spaces within the public right of way was only allowed by using single space mechanical meters. Current systems and equipment and equipment within the City’s parking system allow for multiple management options. The City has invested in new systems that include electronic meters, multi-space meters and permit systems (including pay-by-phone). The proposed amendment to Section 74-130(b) specifically allows the use of permit parking to manage parking spaces within meter zones. The terms and conditions of these permit programs are defined within a permit agreement provided that fees are consistent with rate schedules approved by the Commission.
Although the existing valet ordinance allows use of off-site private ...
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