Fayetteville Council to Discuss No-Parking Zones on Residential Streets

Fayetteville City Council has proposed a policy that would allow residents to request no-parking zones in multi-use lanes. The city wants citizens to share their thoughts on the controversial parking policy.

Multi-use lanes sit next to the curb in many residential areas across Fayetteville. A shoulder line separates the lanes from the traveled roadway to allow motor vehicle parking, pedestrian travel, and recreational activities.

The proposed Council Policy 160.9.2 would be added to the Residential Traffic Management Program. At least 70% approval from affected residents on each side of the street would be needed. Signatures get collected through a mailed ballot process open for 60 days.

Property owners, renters, and tenants may participate. Property owners' signatures take precedence in the event of a dispute. If a request doesn't meet the required threshold, a new request for the same area may be submitted after six months.

City Manager Doug Hewett said the proposal aims to fix confusion created years ago. The municipality converted some dedicated bike lanes into multi-use lanes. In some cases, lanes that were bike lanes and prohibited parking appeared open to it.

The policy came about after then-council member Mario Benavente asked staff to look into a structured process for establishing no-parking zones in June 2025. Benavente brought up the issue after hearing concerns from residents in the Country Club North neighborhood.

"We made an action and had unintended consequences, and we heard back from the citizens," Mayor Mitch Colvin said during a November 24 council meeting, according to CityView NC.

City Council planned to meet Monday, Jan. 26. at 6:30 p.m., but canceled the meeting due to inclement weather. The next public hearing will be announced at a future date.