LEWES, Del - The Lewes City Council has drafted an ordinance for a pilot program that would allow full-time residents of the City of Lewes who have mobility limitations and have no access to off-street parking to have a reserved parking space for a car outside of their residence.
The program would only apply to residents of the city of Lewes who have no access to off-street parking like a driveway or garage and have legal on-street parking in front of their residence.
"We're trying to make a difference for people who live here in Lewes that have mobility problems," Councilperson Joseph Elder said.
Applicants must also have a Delaware issued handicap parking placard or license plate. Once applicants have been approved for the program the city will designate a parking spot in front of their residence or as close as possible.
Applicants will also receive a city-issued parking placard that must be in the vehicle when parked in the designated spot.
Mayor Amy Marasco expressed concern on how police will enforce the program. Councilperson Trina Brown-Hicks also voiced concern about what would happen if multiple people and multiple vehicles within one residence apply to the program.
Elder said that the program did not want to be too impactful at the start, but that the potential situation could be looked at.
Following the June 26 meeting edits will be made to the program, with the application going live on the city website on July 1.