Canonsburg Borough Council will allow the Borough Manager and the Mayor to temporarily close parking lots that are Borough-owned or Borough-controlled when it is necessary for public safety or property protection. Council specifically mentioned cases of severe weather, structural hazards, and law enforcement operations that would make it necessary to close parking lots or portions of the lots. These closures will be limited to the minimum time necessary to address the concern, and closures will not last more than 72 hours without Council approval. Reasonable notice of these closures and posted signage will be provided. Prior to this vote, Council approval was needed for all closures. Council President Eric Chandler says that Council trusts both the Borough Manager and the Mayor to make these decisions. Canonsburg Mayor David Rhome says that having this authorization will make it easier to keep the public safe.