Struthers truck ordinance moves step closer to becoming law

Struthers truck ordinance moves step closer to becoming law

STRUTHERS — Despite heated opposition from members of a standing-room-only crowd, city council gave a second reading to an ordinance that would raise the size of vehicles permitted to be parked in residential areas from 3/4-ton to 1-ton.

The ordinance, supported by a 5-1 vote at tonight’s council session, is expected to be on the agenda of the next meeting for a third reading, which if approved, would make it law in 30 days unless it is vetoed by the mayor.

Opponents said the change would decrease visibility where the vehicles are parked causing a safety hazard for children and traffic.

They also argued that it would lead to a proliferation of commercial vehicles in the city that would be an eyesore and negatively affect property values.

One opponent called it “dangerous legislation.”

For the complete story, see Thursday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.