Introduction of Parking Prohibition - Iron Street
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October22,1998) from the
Director of Transportation Services, District 2:
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Iron Street from Belfield Road to a point 152.5
metres north thereof.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the Transportation
Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Iron Street between Belfield Road and a point 152.5metres north thereof; and
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The Transportation Services Division is in receipt of correspondence from CKF Inc, 30 Iron Street forwarded on behalf of
the businesses on Iron Street who are directly affected by the number of vehicles that park on both sides of Iron Street
north of Belfield Road (Attachment No. 2). These businesses are requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition on
both sides of Iron Street between Belfield Road and a point 152.5 metres north thereof.
There are four businesses on this section of Iron Street. Three are in favour of prohibiting parking on this section of Iron
Street, while one is opposed to the proposal.
Currently long-term parking is occurring on both sides of Iron Street. A map of the area is AttachmentNo. 3.
Discussion:
Iron Street is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum of three hours. Land use
in the immediate vicinity is zoned Industrial, Class 2.
A staff review has found that excessive long-term parking occurs on both sides of Iron Street between Belfield Road and a
point 152.5 metre thereof, many without license plates.
Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.
Conclusions:
Based on the staff examination of this matter, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be
appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator,
Transportation Services Division - District 2.
(416)394-8419; Fax 394-8942.
(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-2 referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the
agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of November12,1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.)