Germantown sets rules on temporary parking spaces, signage
Target in Germantown has 24 spaces for its pickup service. The suburb approved an ordinance that set standards for temporary parking spaces and for such signage. (Abigail Warren/The Daily Memphian file)
Germantown businesses have six months to align their short-term parking spaces and related signage with the suburb’s new rules.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the ordinance on the third required reading Monday evening, July 22, after months of discussion about the issue.
While short-term parking spaces were present at businesses before the COVID-19 pandemic, they became more popular due to contactless shopping and dining options.
“This ordinance is meant to continue to allow that method of shopping in our community,” Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks said. “... It truly allows a new way of shopping but keeps the signature look of Germantown.”
Topics
Germantown Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen temporary parking short-term parking signage Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
Subscribers to The Daily Memphian help fund our not-for-profit newsroom of nearly 40 local journalists plus more than 20 freelancers, all of whom work around the clock to cover the issues impacting our community. Subscriptions - and donations - also help fund our community access programs which provide free access to K-12 schools, community organizations, and more. Thank you for making our work possible.
Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.