The Glenwood Town Council scheduled a meeting for July 13, 2026, to consider the approval of Ordinance 2026-4. This ordinance was designed to prohibit and regulate parking on public streets within the town limits.
The proposed regulations were intended to ensure traffic safety, clear street access, and access for emergency vehicles.
Under the proposed ordinance, several no-parking zones were identified. Prohibitions included parking within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant and within twenty feet of an intersection. The ordinance also stated that parking in any manner that obstructs traffic flow or creates a hazard was prohibited.
Specific restrictions applied to certain locations, including the east and west sides of Main Street (County Line Road) from the South Corporation Limit to the North Corporation Limit, as well as the north and south sides of Pearl Street (West) from Main Street to the West Corporation Limit. Additionally, parking in alleys was prohibited except for active loading or unloading, and RVs, trailers, and boats were not permitted on any public street.
The ordinance further prohibited parking on grass, in yards, or on unapproved surfaces that were not improved parking facilities such as asphalt, concrete, or gravel.
The ordinance also established limited parking zones. A cutout at the Christian Church at 100 S Main Street was designated for church parking only. At the U.S. Post Office located at 212-214 N Main Street, a 15-minute parking limit was set.
A cutout at Town Hall at 217 N Main Street was designated for 15-minute parking to allow for depositing payments and documents in the utility or complaint box, as well as for handicap parking for town hall purposes. Furthermore, overnight parking was prohibited on various town properties, including the Town Hall, Town Garage, Park, and Fire Station.
Enforcement provisions stated that the registered owner of a vehicle would be presumed responsible for violations unless evidence showed otherwise. Vehicles parked in violation could be towed to a town-designated area at the owner's expense, including storage fees.
Violators faced a fine of $25.00 per day for each offense, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. The ordinance was set to replace several previous ordinances dating from 1989 through 2003.
