Hilton Head Island appears ready to make people pay to park

<p>Located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, the Harbour Town Lighthouse stands 93 ft. over the Calibogue Sound.</p>

Located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, the Harbour Town Lighthouse stands 93 ft. over the Calibogue Sound.

By The Associated Press

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Most free parking during the summer on South Carolina’s largest resort island is likely going away.

The Hilton Head Island Town Council is discussing a plan to charge an hourly fee to park in what have been free spaces from May until September.

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Several council members indicated their support of the plan, but a final vote has not been taken.

Local news outlets say a report presented last week to Town Council said the island could likely collect between $1 million to $3 million in fees and fines from charging for parking.

The proposal suggested setting a flat parking fee and pass for people who live on the island.

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