ANNA MARIA – The side of the street where street-side parking is allowed will soon change on several beach access streets.
The alternating street-side parking changes will go into effect beginning Monday, Jan. 17 and will remain in effect for the rest of 2022, with violators subject to parking citations. The city’s Public Works department will relocate parking signs along the impacted streets. The regulations, detailed in the city of Anna Maria Code of Ordinances Sec. 58-66, were first implemented in 2005-06.
Effective Jan. 17, parking along the beach access ends of the following streets will be allowed on the even-numbered sides of the streets only: Gladiolus Street, Elm Avenue, Fern Street, Magnolia Avenue, Newton Lane, Palm Avenue, Fir Avenue, Palmetto Avenue, Coconut Avenue, Jacaranda Road and Sycamore Avenue.
According to the parking document posted on the city website, “These changes affect only certain areas of these streets and parking is allowed only where signage permits. Always park in the direction of the flow of traffic with all tires off the pavement.”
More detailed explanations for each affected street can be found in Sec. 58-66 of the city ordinances. Additional information can also be obtained by calling 941-708-6130 ext. 111.
