A rise in complaints has led Port Moody council to look at changing the city's parking bylaws.
A staff report said the type of complaints are varied but the majority are related to vehicles parked adjacent to homes other than that of the vehicle owner; recreational vehicles parked for extended periods of time in residential neighbourhoods; and commercial vehicles parked in front of businesses overnight and on weekends.
Suggestions to address these issues included restricting the parking of recreational, commercial and over-height vehicles to a maximum of 48 hours on public streets; and prohibiting the use of recreational vehicles as accommodation while parked on a city street.
As well, staff suggested permitting non-residents to park for a maximum of three hours on roads abutting one- and two-family homes.
The report also noted the concerns of a resident in the 1200-block of Alderside Road regarding a truck that has been parked for four months in front of his home would have to be addressed separately.
The bylaw changes were up for first three readings at Tuesday's council meeting but council opted to defer them in the hopes of getting more public input.
"We wanted people to know we were doing this and make sure they know what we're considering," said Mayor Mike Clay. Once a bylaw receives third reading, any changes would require council to rescind it and start over.
"We've had a lot of input over the years on things like motorhomes and there are mixed opinions so I want to make sure people know about it," Clay said.
