PALM COAST, Fla. – After months of discussion, the Palm Coast City Council has officially approved a change to its parking ordinance that will now allow certain work trucks to be parked long-term in residential driveways. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from residents across the city.
The issue has been on the council’s agenda since January, when a resident raised concerns that the previous regulations were “burdensome” for working families. Under the updated ordinance, homeowners will now be permitted to park one work truck in their driveway, as long as it does not exceed 20 feet in length and 9 feet in height.
Some residents say the change makes sense for a city with a growing number of skilled trade workers.
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“I’m good with that,” one resident said. “People need to work. If they have a pickup truck with PVC piping or something, just let them work.”
Another resident agreed — with conditions. “I’m fine with that as long as it’s not more than one,” they said.
Supporters believe the updated rule will help workers who previously paid for off-site parking to comply with city regulations. But not everyone feels the ordinance is fair.
A local handyman who uses his personal truck for work said he worries the decision may give unintended advantages to certain workers over others.
“I don’t want to be having the privilege because my business is smaller versus someone else’s with heavier equipment,” he said. “All in all, for the sake of peace, I think it probably shouldn’t be.”
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Others raised concerns during the public meeting that the new rule could be abused.
“People may take it for granted and abuse this change,” one speaker cautioned.
City officials said they plan to closely monitor how the revised ordinance plays out and make adjustments if necessary. Despite the concerns, some residents believe the change was inevitable as the city continues to grow and evolve.
The new rules do not apply to larger commercial vehicles. Boat trailers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment will continue to be prohibited from long-term parking in residential driveways.