Milwaukee’s Common Council has updated overnight parking rules in District 4. Vehicles can now be parked on both sides of any street in the district for up to 48 hours. Previously, residents had to follow alternate side night parking, which required moving cars to different sides of the street each night, according to the City of Milwaukee.
This ordinance, reflected in file #250078 and championed by Alderman Robert J. Bauman, is said to be a response to shifts in parking behavior over the past couple of years, notably an upsurge in overnight street parking. "There are many parts of the city, including portions of my district, that are already exempt from odd/even side night parking requirements," Bauman stated. "Despite these changes, there has been little to no enforcement of the regulations that were previously in place. Given the lack of enforcement, this ordinance codifies what people are already doing, and allows for a blanket, uniform exemption for those utilizing street parking overnight," Bauman continued, as reported by the City of Milwaukee.
The City of Milwaukee has eased overnight parking rules in District 4, allowing more flexibility for residents. However, drivers are still required to have an overnight parking permit. The city will monitor how the changes affect parking enforcement and daily use.
