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Magnolia planners ask for a written parking ordinance that would limit vehicles at homes

The Magnolia Planning Commission voted unanimously Oct. 19 to have the city attorney write up a proposed parking ordinance for more discussion. The idea would limit homes to four vehicles and two on the street, with fines of $100 to $150 per vehicle, the Magnolia Reporter reported.

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Quick take

  • On Mon., Oct. 19, the Magnolia Planning Commission voted unanimously to have the city attorney put a parking ordinance in writing for more discussion, the Magnolia Reporter reported.
  • Commissioner Christine Durham’s proposal: a limit of four vehicles, parked in the driveway, side yard or backyard, and never more than two on the street.
  • It would cover cars and light trucks up to 14,000 pounds. Fines would be $100 to $150 per vehicle.
  • Nothing has been adopted. The commission could later send a recommendation to the City Council.

Magnolia could get rules on how many vehicles can be parked at a home. The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously on Mon., Oct. 19, to have the city attorney put a proposed parking ordinance in writing, the Magnolia Reporter reported. The draft is for more discussion and a possible recommendation to the City Council.

What’s proposed

Commissioner Christine Durham brought the proposal and first suggested the idea in 2024, according to the Reporter.

What’s next

Nothing has been adopted. The commission will discuss the written draft before deciding whether to recommend it to the City Council.