GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — On Monday evening, the Grand Haven City Council discussed a recommendation to introduce paid parking in areas including waterfront.
No decision was made, however.
The recommendation is the result of a months-long study. In 2022, council members asked staff members to analyze the potential benefits and drawbacks of paid parking, focusing on the summer season.
On April 6, staff members submitted their findings to the Grand Haven City Council, recommending the implementation for a paid parking system, with the goal of providing a “sustainable revenue source with a quick return on investment.”
A major point of the recommendation involves free parking for those who live in Grand Haven.
Based on the city council agenda, a summary of the paid parking plan involves the following:
- Paid parking would be operational from May to October, Monday through Sunday, 9am to 9pm
- Beach, Waterfront, Lake, and Peerless zones would have paid parking
- Rates would be $1.50 in May and October and rise to $2.50 in June, July, August, and September
- Seasonal passes would cost $20
- Grand Haven residents will enjoy free parking
The paid parking would go into effect in the 2024 season.
On Monday, the Grand Haven City Council discussed the idea of adding paid parking to the area, raising concerns about stakeholder input.
Council members expressed interest in hearing more about the impact of paid parking on local businesses.
After some discussion, the city council decided unanimously to table the motion until another meeting.
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