County to consider parking restrictions near WSU Vancouver

Vancouver, WA – Clark County will consider prohibiting daytime parking on some residential streets west of Washington State University Vancouver.

County commissioners decided Wednesday to hold a pubic hearing at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. on proposed restrictions similar to those already in place near Skyview and Columbia River high schools.

Residents living near the 350-acre campus have voiced concerns about parked cars, mail delivery, garbage collection and pedestrian safety since many areas do not have sidewalks and residents routinely walk in the street.

Neighborhood representatives distributed surveys and circulated petitions to gauge where parking restrictions would have the most residential support.

During an Aug. 11 open house, county officials heard comments generally supportive of parking restrictions but also heard some opposition.

The proposal would prohibit all on-street parking during specified times, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, excluding holidays, on sections of the following roads:

· Northeast 147th and 148th streets, from Northeast 29th Avenue west to Northeast 26th Avenue.

· Northeast 150th Street, from Northeast 29th Avenue west to its end near Northeast 25th Court.

· Northeast 26th and 28th courts, north of Northeast 150th Street.

· Northeast 26th Avenue, between Northeast 147th and 148th streets.

· Northeast 27th Avenue, between Northeast 150th Street and Northeast 152nd Circle.

If county commissioners approve the proposal, anyone ignoring the restrictions could receive a $38 citation.