Parking changes will be coming to downtown Clarkesville in the coming weeks.
During a work session Monday, April 7, Clarkesville City Council approved a policy change spearheaded by Councilman Brad Coppedge that will apply to businesses and tenants parking on the square. As a downtown business and property owner, Councilwoman Angelia Kiker recused herself from Monday’s vote.
Under the new policy, the 88 spaces on the square will be designated for “customers only,” with business owners, employees and tenants expected to park in any of the 500 (off-square) spots, from Monday-Saturday between the hours of 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
To enforce the new policy, cameras will be installed on the square as city officials monitor vehicles parked for an extended period of time.
Repeated violators will likely be cited with fines ranging from $50-$100 for infractions after multiple warnings.
Now Habersham will have more details on the new policy on Tuesday, April 8.
