Originally published Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 12:24 AM
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Parking-zone changes clear City Council
Seattle
The Seattle Department of Transportation can impose a Restricted Parking Zone on a neighborhood without a petition signed by a majority of its residents, under new rules the City Council approved Monday.
The city will still accept petitions from residents who believe out-of-area cars are taking up too much street parking, but restricted zones will require a study to prove parking is a problem in at least a 10-block area.
There will also be an appeals process for residents who question a study's validity.
Restricted zones in 27 neighborhoods allow nonresident cars to park for two hours. To park longer, residents must buy a parking pass. The limit is four per household.
The new rules are timed for the opening of light-rail service next month in Southeast Seattle. The city plans restricted parking around the stations.
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