Indian Rocks Beach city commissioners approved a paid parking pilot program Tuesday night. All 182 beach access spots will become paid spaces. The commission voted 5-0 to pass the ordinance, wiping out the last free beachfront parking in Pinellas County.
Parking will cost $4.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The city plans to work with ParkMobile and other smartphone platforms to handle payments.
Residents will continue to park for free with a valid city window decal shown in their vehicle. Resident-only spaces will stay in place, and those with decals can also use paid spots without charge…