Cincinnati city council members seated at a curved wooden dais during a meeting on parking security requirements.

Cincinnati moves toward new security rules for parking lots and garages

Cincinnati is moving toward new parking security requirements for public parking lots and garages as the city responds to vehicle break-ins and firearm thefts, starting Jan. 1, 2027. The new rules would require parking facilities to add cameras, on-site staff, improved lighting and clearer payment signage.  The requirements could affect about 200 parking properties across…

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Empty outdoor parking lot with yellow painted stall lines and white wheel stops along a perimeter fence.

Cincinnati parking security rules get revised proposal from Mayor Pureval

Mayor Aftab Pureval has introduced a modified version of an ordinance that would strengthen security requirements at public parking lots and garages.  The proposal follows months of discussions between city officials, parking operators and other industry representatives. Pureval delayed consideration of the original proposal earlier this year after parking operators raised concerns about costs and…

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