(A) Upon receipt of a valid verified request, the Parking Authority shall conduct a parking study within the area identified in the petition. An RPZ will not be considered for implementation unless the results of the study demonstrate that at least 75% of the curb spaces in the defined area of the RPZ are utilized during peak periods under normal conditions.
(B) The Parking Authority shall schedule a meeting with the Neighborhood Advocate for a technical review of the issues to be considered in the creation of an RPZ.
(C) After the Parking Authority's technical review:
(1) The Neighborhood Advocate shall schedule a neighborhood meeting to determine the issues and needs of the neighborhood, and to identify problems and possible solutions that could be achieved by the implementation of an RPZ. Such identification may include:
(a) The area of the RPZ;
(b) Effective date of the RPZ;
(c) Tapes of businesses and institutions within RPZ;
(d) Types of meetings or events held within RPZ including special meetings or events that occur on a regular basis and may create an extraordinary demand for on-street parking;
(e) Temporary and special permit issuance requirements; and
(f) Limitations on permit issuance.
(2) The Neighborhood Advocate shall provide notice of the neighborhood meeting in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 424, and also shall provide written notice of the neighborhood meeting, at least 14 days prior to the scheduled meeting to the Parking Authority.
(3) The Parking Authority shall utilize the information gathered from the neighborhood meeting to establish a Parking Management Plan for the RPZ, and subsequently shall hold a meeting with the neighborhood to discuss the Parking Management Plan, RPZ boundaries, time restrictions and other requirements.
(Ord. O-28-22, passed 12-20-2022)