A controversial ordinance set to go before Lee County Commissioners on Tuesday that could reduce public parking near beach access points on Gasparilla Island, prompting concerns from island visitors, business owners, and tax payers.
The proposed ordinance would eliminate public parking from 1st Street to 19th Street and limit downtown parking to two hours, unless the vehicle belongs to a resident, hotel guest, or registered island employee with a permit. The county says the goal is to reduce traffic hazards and protect the character of the island’s residential and business districts.
Watch Fox 4’s Alex Orenczuk report on the proposed ordinance:
Boca Grande beachgoers could face fewer parking spots under proposed ordinance
Robin Wilkins, a Charlotte County resident who frequently visits Boca Grande, said the change could make it harder for her and others to enjoy a beach they’ve used for years…