The discussion surrounding a downtown Clermont parking garage is not new.
In 2015, the City of Clermont adopted its Downtown Master Plan, which identified a parking garage as a project that would eventually be needed to support future growth. The master plan’s implementation proved highly successful, attracting new shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and visitors to downtown. As activity increased, so did the demand for parking.
To better understand future needs, the city commissioned a parking study in 2020. The study concluded that additional parking would be necessary if existing parking leases expired or if certain properties were redeveloped. Following the study, the Clermont City Council directed staff to evaluate potential locations for a parking garage.
At a February 2021 workshop, transportation consulting firm Kittelson & Associates presented an analysis of possible garage sites. Council members ultimately selected a 1.67-acre city-owned parcel at Clermont City Hall as the preferred location…