Parking meter zones may soon pop upacross west of the Sacramento River, north from the American River, and toward East Sacramento.
Parking meters will be extended throughout areas including downtown, midtown, Land Park, Curtis Park, and Oak Park. This expansion is one of several efforts by the city to increase enforced paid parking, which include raising fees downtown and new Sunday and holiday charges.
The City Council approved changes to its existing city parking code Tuesday night in an attempt to address projected budget deficits. The city closed a $62 million deficit in its current fiscal year, which began July 1…