Parking lot signage in Delray Beach, FL, Jan. 2025. (Photo: Boca Daily News)
Delray Beach city commissioners this week voted to introduce a new ordinance that would require clear signage to be displayed at private parking lots indicating that the facilities are not city-owned, and subject to private regulations. Further, parking rates must be clearly stated on a uniform-style sign posted in the facility.
“We’ve had a lot of complaints from our residents saying they are a little bit surprised about getting parking tickets in private lots,” said Anthea Gianniotes, head of the city’s Development Services department. “They are mistaking them for city lots, and this ordinance puts visual standards in place.”…