By The Canadian Press

Canmore

Canmore sets new parking restrictions to restrict overnight vehicle residency

May 16, 2019 | 11:03 AM

A scenic community in the Alberta Rockies is toughening its parking restrictions for people who have taken up semi-permanent residency in their vehicles.

Town council in Canmore, west of Calgary, recently voted to introduce a no-parking zone between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 a.m., which would force those staying overnight in their vehicles to vacate.

Mayor John Borrowman says council originally opened an area known for overnight parking as a way to accommodate tourists, but as many as 100 people have set up in the lots.

He says some people have been creating campsites with all sorts of amenities.

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The new bylaw is expected to be in place by the end of the month.

The town is also hiring an outreach worker to speak with campers and try to help them find a solution to their accommodation problem.