Ordinance aims to regulate parking in county

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposed ordinance presented to commissioners at a recent meeting for eventual adoption would establish parking regulations within the county and set penalties for violations. Triggered by concerns over parking issues at the Wacissa River Park, the ordinance as presented to the Jefferson County Commission on Thursday evening, July 18, aimed at countywide application of the proposed rules. The ordinance, as drafted by County Attorney Heather Encinosa, would authorize the county manager to designate certain public areas – including county-owned properties and county rights-of-way – as tow-away zones upon proper posting. It would also allow no-park