(A) Parking Authority to develop; considerations.
(1) The Parking Authority shall use the results of the parking study to design a Parking Management Plan designed to solve the identified problems.
(2) Special attention will be given to the definition of an RPZ and to the impact upon various population groups in designing the Parking Management Plan. Alternatives to an RPZ also will be considered, including, but not limited to, parking time limits, special meter zones, one-way or two-way streets, installation of parking meters, and alternate- side-of-the-street parking,
(B) Public comments.
(1) The Parking Authority shall present the Parking Management Plan at a public meeting held in accordance with a formal set of procedures adopted by the Parking Authority, to obtain public response to the proposed parking management plan.
(2) Notice of the public meeting shall be made in accordance with KRS Chapter 424, as well as posting notice of the meeting at the site of the meeting. Written notice of the public meeting also shall be sent to the Mayor and members of the Commission and to any identified community organizations representing the affected area. Such organizations may register with Parking Authority at any time following the initial petition for inclusion within the RPPP.
(3) The Parking Authority may seek additional comment on the proposed Parking Management plan from the neighborhood, Commissioners, and city staff before a final decision is made.
(C) Adoption and implementation of Parking Management Plan.
(1) Based upon information collected and reviewed, if the Parking Authority's written findings of fact support a conclusion that the Parking Management Plan is in compliance with this subchapter, and that all required steps of creating an RPZ have been met, the Parking Authority shall create a Parking Management Plan to be included in the RPPP.
(2) The Parking Management Plan shall include, at a minimum:
(a) The boundaries of the RPZ;
(b) Parking time restrictions;
(c) Effective date of the RPZ; and
(d) Any other limitations on permit issuance.
(D) The Parking Authority shall provide written notice to all property owners within the RPZ of the RPZ boundaries, permit application/renewal process, cost, time restrictions, issuance of visitor permits, enforcement regulations, and the appeals process available if a citation for a violation of the restrictions of an RPZ is issued.
(Ord. O-28-22, passed 12-20-2022)