Summary
The plan to delete two-hour parking on the east side of Hancock Street was removed after neighbors filed a 37-signature petition citing seniors, residents without driveways, and safety. It will come back only after stakeholders are consulted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents of the 200 block of Hancock Street, half of whom are seniors 65-plus.
Drivers who currently park in the affected areas.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Historic Preservation Commission Design Review - Jul 1, 2026
The owner of 226 E. Front St. is seeking an amendment to an approved certificate of appropriateness to add parking garages under the first floor of a downtown historic-district building, with modifications for floodplain requirements. How the commission balances parking needs, floodplain rules, and historic character is the key question.
Board of Aldermen - Feb 10, 2026
The plan to delete two-hour parking on the east side of Hancock Street was removed after neighbors filed a 37-signature petition citing seniors, residents without driveways, and safety. It will come back only after stakeholders are consulted.
Board of Aldermen - Jan 13, 2026
A new ordinance makes it clear you can't park on city property — grass at Union Point Park, walkways, drive lanes — unless it's marked and striped for parking. The related item on the Middle-Craven connector parcel was pulled and returns in February.
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