As Pasco County grapples with one growing pain after another, the latest discussion by planners could determine whether patrons have to park on the roadside when they visit their favorite bar or go-to Friday night dinner spot. The review of parking requirements for new development grew out of the concern that Pasco’s newer high-traffic roadways such as State Road 54 and State Road 56 will one .
Shrinking the size of parking areas in future development provides a variety of benefits to a community, consultant Catherine Hartley told the Pasco County Planning Commission last week. Fewer and smaller parking spaces mean larger buildings can be located on a property, the community can collect more tax revenue from that and it can enhance the walkability for residents and customers on a .