Columbia Borough Council has approved a new ordinance allowing limited free downtown parking for senior residents.
Council voted unanimously at Tuesday's council meeting to advertise the ordinance, which establishes a Senior Citizen Parking Permit program that allows residents aged 65 and older to park for free for up to one hour during regular business hours within the Downtown Commercial Zoning District where parking meter zones have been established.
Eligible seniors must apply in person at the municipal building at 308 Locust Street and provide a valid driver's license and vehicle registration showing Columbia Borough residency. Only one permit will be issued per residential address.
The permits must be displayed on the passenger side lower corner of the windshield and are non-transferable between vehicles or individuals. Each permit will be valid for one year from issuance and must be renewed before expiration.
Key details of the program include:
- Free parking limited to one hour, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Vehicles exceeding the one-hour limit must pay standard parking rates
- Permits not valid during scheduled street sweeping operations
- Violations subject to fines as established in the borough fee schedule
The ordinance will take effect in accordance with Pennsylvania law. Columbia residents interested in obtaining a permit can visit the municipal building during regular business hours once the program is implemented.
For more information about the Senior Citizen Parking Permit program, residents are encouraged to contact the Columbia Borough office.
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