The Huntington Beach, California city council gave final approval to an ordinance May 16 that will raise the city’s parking meter rates and add meters on Main Street between Orange Ave and Pecan Ave in the downtown area.
Currently the city is making $6.4 million in revenue for its general fund between parking meter zones and unattended paid parking lots. The new ordinance will address cost increases due to inflation and boost revenue by $2.85 million yearly, according to a city staff report.
During the peak season which falls between Labor Day and Memorial Day, rates will increase between $1 to $1.25, with typical peak season parking prices currently ranging between $2.50 to $3.00….