Ordinance discussion tops Royal council agenda

Language to be included in Royal’s updated code of ordinances was considered by the city council on Aug. 11.

The issue of semi parking in residential areas was discussed with Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling. The sheriff’s office recently responded to concerns related to semi parking. Raveling said they were “isolated instances” and the owners said they were unaware of the 30-minute time limit currently in force.

Raveling provided the council with the truck ordinance that was adopted by the City of Webb. That language was adopted due to damage to side streets that was attributed to semi traf...