Council approves no-parking zone on part of North Robert A. Stahls Avenue
October 28, 2025 | Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois
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The Carbondale City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to designate the east side of North Robert A. Stahls Avenue from East Sycamore Street to East Larch Street as a no-parking zone.
City staff told the council the pavement width in the block is approximately 30 feet and when vehicles park on both sides "the usable width of the road is reduced to less than 15 feet," creating unsafe conditions for two-way traffic. Staff said the block is well-traveled, with New Zion Church and the Irma Hayes Community Center nearby and multiple residences, including Jackson County Housing Authority units.
Staff cited City Code section 17-8-3 and said previous outreach to residents about parking and inoperable vehicles had not resolved the safety concerns. The recommended action was adoption of the ordinance establishing the no-parking zone on the east side of the block.
Council member Gilman moved to approve the ordinance; Council member Maxwell seconded. The roll-call vote was unanimous in favor and the ordinance was adopted.
City staff told the council the pavement width in the block is approximately 30 feet and when vehicles park on both sides "the usable width of the road is reduced to less than 15 feet," creating unsafe conditions for two-way traffic. Staff said the block is well-traveled, with New Zion Church and the Irma Hayes Community Center nearby and multiple residences, including Jackson County Housing Authority units.
Staff cited City Code section 17-8-3 and said previous outreach to residents about parking and inoperable vehicles had not resolved the safety concerns. The recommended action was adoption of the ordinance establishing the no-parking zone on the east side of the block.
Council member Gilman moved to approve the ordinance; Council member Maxwell seconded. The roll-call vote was unanimous in favor and the ordinance was adopted.
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