San Clemente planners present parking study; commissioners table major decisions to February City staff presented a Coastal Commission-funded parking and transportation study that outlines data on occupancy, revenue and options including modest rate increases and modernized meters; commissioners asked for more analysis on beach access and parks and voted to table implementation decisions until February.

San Clemente's parking plans are in limbo as city commissioners table major decisions until February, raising questions about beach access and enforcement options.

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Commission hears parking‑management study: staff recommends phased actions and asks for prioritization Staff summarized a parking and transportation demand management study showing downtown and beach lots reach summer peaks, reported roughly $1.1 million net parking revenue in 2024, and proposed a phased approach (quick wins, intermediate, long term) including meter upgrades, enforcement, lease of private lots and potential parking‑in‑lieu fees; the item was continued to Feb. 4, 2026.

San Clemente's parking study reveals packed lots and a bold plan for smarter management, but the clock is ticking for action!

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