Over the last year, the Borough’s Parking Commission and Borough Staff have been conducting a thorough assessment of on-street and off-street parking in Hatboro. During this review, it was determined that multiple streets in the Borough are too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides of the street. Narrow streets combined with vehicles parking on both sides of the street restrict access for fire apparatus, ambulances, police vehicles, trash trucks, and other large vehicles. As a result, the Parking Commission is recommending that parking be restricted to one side of the streets listed on the official handout below.

The Parking Commission, select members of Borough Council, and Borough Staff held a Town Hall event on September 14, 2026 with residents who reside on impacted streets explain the ideology behind the proposed parking amendments as well as obtain feedback from residents on the proposed parking changes.

A copy of the Parking Commission’s presentation from this Town Hall event is available for review below:

The meeting was very well attended and provided an engaging opportunity for residents to share their experiences and valuable insights with the Parking Commission. We sincerely appreciate everyone who took the time to participate and contribute to the discussion.

The Parking Commission will be taking the information gathered during the Town Hall and reviewing it at their future meetings. A complete list of upcoming Parking Commission Meetings can be found on the website calendar linked here:https://myhatboro.org/calendar/

After the Parking Commission reviews the feedback received at the Town Hall, the information will be reviewed with the Chief of Police, representatives from the Fire Company, and the Borough Engineer.

Please note that any proposed parking changes must be discussed at future Borough Council meetings. Additionally, amendments to the existing parking ordinance may be required before any changes can be implemented. As a result, this process will take time and careful consideration.

As we continue evaluating parking concerns, we ask everyone who parks on Borough streets to be mindful of emergency vehicle access. Please leave adequate space to ensure that police, fire, and emergency medical vehicles can safely travel through our neighborhoods when responding to emergencies.

Please direct all comments and questions to Borough Manager Diane Hegele at dhegele@myhatboro.org.

A special thank you goes to the Parking Commission and Fire Marshal Valesky for their extensive work in preparing the presentation, gathering facts, and documenting parking conditions throughout these neighborhoods. The Parking Commission is comprised of dedicated volunteers, many of whom live in the affected areas.

We would like to recognize and thank the following committee members for their commitment and service:

Dolores Forget, Chair
Dolores Roberto
Jackie Jones
Vicky Widmaier
Kelly Kennedy

We also extend our appreciation to Council President Reichner, Councilwoman Shay, Councilman Smith, Fire Marshal Valesky, and Borough Manager Diane Hegele for their participation and support throughout this process.

For more information on the Parking Commission, please click here.