[OMS_MANAGERS] Parking/Crosswalk Statute

[Sarah Lu Heath]

Hello Friends and Colleagues, 

The City of Astoria has been made aware of an Oregon State statute requiring that there are ZERO parking spaces within 20 feet of a crosswalk. Astoria is not currently in compliance with this statute, nor is any other municipality that we can find. 

Coming into compliance would cost us about 10% of our downtown parking, as well as $80-$100k to restripe etc. 

What we want to know is: 
Does your city follow this ordinance?
Would you rather come into compliance or have the statute removed from the books?
Anything else you'd like to add?

We've waited several months before sending this out to the list, as we did not want to be responsible for serving notice to communities about this faulty statute. For ADHDA, we've taken that stance that we'd like to remove the statute over compliance. However, the City has asked me to reach out to my colleagues about this situation, and here I am. 

Your feedback is much appreciated,

Sarah Lu Heath
Executive Director
Astoria Downtown Historic District Association
No.1-12th Street, Suite 114
PO Box 261 
Astoria, OR 97103
503.791.7940
www.AstoriaDowntown.com