The Brief
- Indian Rocks Beach commissioners unanimously approved a vote on Tuesday night, converting 182 beach access spots into paid parking.
- Each parking space could cost $4.50 an hour, every day from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m.
- The main purpose of having paid parking is to generate revenue for things like improving stormwater infrastructure and better beach access. The paid parking program is projected to raise more than $1 million annually.
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. – After years of debate, Indian Rocks Beach is inching closer to having paid parking. City commissioners unanimously voted on Tuesday night to end all free parking at beach access points.
City Hall was packed with people throughout the three-hour meeting, with around a dozen residents speaking during public comment.
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