Manassas police photographed a car parked illegally in the city's Georgetown South neighborhood. [Photo: Manassas City Government]The critical portion of the meeting featured a presentation by Steve Burke, director of public works, who outlined the city’s parking policies and ordinances. Burke explained that the city has four parking districts—townhomes, single-family homes, areas affected by daytime parking (near schools), and the Georgetown South neighborhood. He discussed the permit process, which includes purchasing permits for $25 per year from the Treasurer’s office. He explained that while some districts have unlimited licenses, Georgetown South is restricted to two per household.
Burke also addressed downtown parking, revealing that the city has about 1,400 parking spaces, with 16% located north of the railroad tracks. He noted that downtown parking utilization ranges from 20% to 50%, meaning ample parking is often available, mainly south of the tracks. He discussed the permits available for downtown residents, businesses, and VRE users.
The meeting concluded with council members responding to specific questions and concerns raised by residents. Council members and city staff emphasized that parking issues are a challenge in Manassas and throughout Northern Virginia. They assured attendees that feedback from the community would be used to guide future decisions, particularly during upcoming work sessions aimed at addressing parking and other city issues.
