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City Council To Discuss SoHo Parking Permits

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By MARK HOLAN

The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 21, 2008

TAMPA - The Tampa City Council on Thursday will discuss the possibility of creating residential parking permits for portions of SoHo and West Tampa.

The workshop begins at 10 a.m. at city hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.

The proposal could be modeled on 2-year-old residential permit plans in Ybor City and the Channel District, which restrict parking starting at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively.

"It's a relatively new concept for Tampa," city parking manager Jim Corbett said. "As urban-infill development continues to happen, it's something we may need more and more."

SoHo residents in particular have been bothered by parking overflow from businesses on South Howard Avenue. Some have posted signs and called police to enforce the city's 5-minute parking rule in front of residential property.

The council also will discuss creating additional on-street parking in the block bordered by Platt, Azeele and Cleveland streets and Swann Avenue.

Reporter Mark Holan can be reached at (813) 835-2102 or mholan@tampatrib.com.

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