Flagler Beach parking proposal would keep some larger vehicles off neighborhood streets

Flagler Beach commissioners are scheduled to consider a proposal that would restrict where certain larger vehicles can park in residential areas.Ordinance 2026-23 would update the city’s rules for overnight parking and truck parking. The proposal targets cargo vans, box trucks, buses and concession vehicles rated above one ton, according to information provided for the meeting.City Manager Dale Marten says the changes are intended to clarify the rules—not keep residents from parking recreational vehicles and trailers in their driveways.“We are a recreational community. We do have boaters. We do have RVs, we have visitors. So let’s make it easy for the people that live in town to use those vehicles,” Marten said.[WATCH: Flagler Beach picks parking vendor, moves closer to ending free parking along the shore]Flagler Beach resident Pat Ferry, who parks a 38-foot RV in his driveway, said he is concerned about restrictions affecting people who rely on work vehicles.“People make a living with