На острове Салливан рассматривают новые правила парковки лодок и прицепов на улицах

Sullivan’s Island weighs new rules for boat and trailer parking on town streets SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Boat and trailer parking on Sullivan’s Island could soon look different as town leaders consider new restrictions on where they can be parked. The Sullivan’s Island Public Facilities Committee on Thursday discussed a proposed ordinance that would limit street parking for boats and trailers. The proposal comes as town officials work to address boats and trailers parked on town-owned lots. Officials said one lot on the island has more than 10 boats and trailers parked on it. Town officials said that when boats and trailers are removed from town-owned lots, they often end up parked on nearby streets. Officials also said South Carolina Department of Transportation regulations limit the town’s ability to remove boats and trailers once they are parked along roadways. Some residents, however, said they do not believe boat and trailer parking on the street is a problem. “I think people need to park their boats. We obviously live on an island so we can enjoy the island life,” Sullivan’s Island resident Carter Parson said. READ MORE | Two rescued after vessel runs aground near Bulls Bay, Coast Guard says Parson said boats have been parked along the island’s streets for years and that residents should be able to use public parking spaces. “You see the boats parked on the side, taking up, I guess, what would be a car spot,” Parson said. “But, you know, there is no charge for parking in these spots. It’s open to the public.” Parson said he has not experienced issues walking, biking or finding parking because of the boats. “If the public has a boat and lives here, I don’t see why that’s an issue,” he said. “I’ve never had a problem either riding my bike, walking, or parking my car.” Town officials said the proposed ordinance would include exceptions for contractors, allowing them to park on the street during business hours. The measure also would allow residents to park boats on the street for a limited time while cleaning them. The proposal remains in the early stages of discussion, and no final decisions have been made. Writing improvements: Updated the lead to be more direct, tightened transitions, reduced repetition, added AP-style attribution throughout, and strengthened the ending with a clearer status update while preserving the original reporting and quotes.