Just a friendly reminder about parking at UUCA and I hope that you can help spread the word. Each Sunday we work at keeping this facility a safe place for everyone - and that includes the parking lot. Arlington County requires specific space in all parking lots for use of emergency personnel.
Reference: 503.1.1. Fire lanes. The fire official shall designate fire lanes on public streets and on private property where necessary for the purpose of preventing parking in front of or adjacent to fire hydrants and fire department connections and to ensure access to buildings and structures for fire fighting and rescue apparatus. Fire lanes shall have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet (5486mm).
When the parking lot was built the design was done in order to maximize space for our beloved trees. We ask that people please park in the street along George Mason, in the adjacent neighborhood or in the Masonic Lodge lot across George Mason.
Each Sunday we will begin placing reminder signs on vehicles parked in the fire lane. A good rule of thumb is if there is no marked parking space with white lines, it is not a parking space. Parking along curbs is the biggest issue. No white lines - no parking.
If you notice others parking in the spots that are not really spots - give them a friendly reminder. It is also great to use lots that are a few steps from the building because new visitors could use a little help finding a great space!
Thanks for your help with this. We can all work together to make UUCA a great place to connect, grow and serve.
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