A law recently passed in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea will remove the blue bags from parking meters, forcing drivers to again pay to park in town, but there may be more changes on the way.

In a 4-1 vote on Jan. 27, commissioners passed a second ordinance required to change the town code, which forces drivers to pay parking meters. The bags have been on the meters since March 2007, town spokesman Steve d’Oliveira said. There are 480 meters in town.

The cost to park varies depending on location: Closer to the beach is $1.25 per hour, including Town Hall, El Mar Drive and the business district; meters along Bougainvilla Drive are 50 cents per hour, and along Commercial Boulevard, rates are 25 cents per hour.

Commissioner Stuart Dodd suggested replacing current meters with others equipped for credit card transactions, while Commissioner Birute Ann Clottey said she wants to offer residents a discount card to park in these spaces.

“The expense is pretty high for upgrades,” said Commissioner Jim Silverstone. “We’re trying to do the best we can to find a resolution.”