Summary
Since paid meters went in downtown, residents on Olive, Lemon and Almond streets can't park near their homes. The commission approved permit parking for Olive Street, but neighbors on surrounding blocks fear the problem will simply move to them.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents would pay permit fees (about $30 for three years per the notice discussed).
Olive Street residents who can finally park in front of their homes.
Renters and residents on adjacent blocks like Lemon and Almond who may lose free street parking options.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Orange City Council — October 13, 2026
Residents in small Old Towne homes — studios and one-bedrooms with no off-street parking — can currently only get one street parking permit even if two drivers live there. The Council asked staff to draft a code fix just for Old Towne.
City Traffic Commission — April 8, 2026
Since paid meters went in downtown, residents on Olive, Lemon and Almond streets can't park near their homes. The commission approved permit parking for Olive Street, but neighbors on surrounding blocks fear the problem will simply move to them.
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