Starting this weekend, out-of-towners will no longer be able to park overnight along multiple streets in West Harrison.
The new mandate comes after the town of Harrison has been trying to get the parking laws changed at the state level for years, according to Cara Meadow, the secretary to the mayor.
The local law was officially amended in Albany last summer, she said.
Parking issues in the area originally arose when West Harrison residents brought complaints to town officials, arguing that non-residents were taking advantage of free parking and leaving limited spaces for the people who actually live there. Meadow said a lot of the grievances were over people who would park overnight and take public transit to nearby cities, like White Plains, that require paid on-street parking.
The new parking program in Harrison encompasses multiple streets on the west side of town. Residents of West Harrison who want to park overnight must now obtain permits, free of charge, for each vehicle.
A similar parking program is already in effect in downtown Harrison, according to Meadow. Only permitted residents are allowed to park on certain streets during the daytime hours.
Police will start enforcing the new parking restrictions on Feb. 15, Meadow added. Violators will be fined $50, News12 reported.
The new regulations will be in effect from Monday through Sunday, 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Regulations won’t be enforced, however, on recognized holidays, for extended visitors with temporary permits, or for properly permitted caregivers – who must provide proof of employment every three months.
