To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ron Carl, County Attorney
Prepared By:
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Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' Office
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Presenters: Robert Hill, County Attorney's Office; Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works & Development; Captain Adam Burson and Captain Chris Gulli, Sheriff's Office
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Subject:
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2:00 PM *Follow-Up on Proposed Parking Ordinance and Pilot Enforcement Program
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this study session is to obtain feedback and direction on a draft parking ordinance and proposed pilot enforcement program.
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Background and Discussion: The County held a study session on August 20, 2024, to review a proposed parking ordinance to address extensive community feedback regarding parking violations. The Board provided staff direction on and obtain Board input on the following provisions of the draft ordinance that regulate:
* Parking on other County property.
* Fire lanes on private and public property (staff proposed an alternative to establishing fire lanes on private property through the development approval process instead of adopting a resolution under CRS 42-4-1210).
* Leaking Vehicles, including provision for vehicles that are parked and leaking fluids.
* Fine Amount of $150 for all violations and no graduated schedule for repeat violations due to complications on determining when a violation is a repeat violation.
* Moving recreational or inoperable vehicles to start a new grace period by 700 feet.
* Enhancing enforcement response, providing authority to PWD Zoning Inspectors, Rangers (if on Open Space properties) and non-certified Sheriff Office employees, in addition to POST certified Sheriff Deputies.
* Vehicle removal must be performed by a Licensed Towing Carrier at the request of a peace officer employed by Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.
The Board also supported a Land Development Code amendment that would make it a zoning violation for a ...
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