Frequently Asked Questions

Permits are valid from January 1st through December 31st. Permits are renewed annually.

New permits will be prorated for the first year on a quarterly basis.

Up to three (3) permits may be purchased per residence, and no more than one permit shall be issued per motor vehicle (with valid DMV registration).

To accommodate special events such as family gatherings and other temporary events, the City may issue “Temporary Parking Permits” to residents within a residential parking permit area. Any resident with a residential parking permit area can apply for a “Temporary Parking Permit at City Hall. A Temporary Parking Permit shall be valid for a maximum period of 14 calendar days and must include the following information:

• The residential parking permit area.
• The dates for which it is valid.
• The address of the residence associated with the temporary parking permit
• The printed name
• The fee is $5.00

No, the permit program only uses hangtags.

A permit holder is not guaranteed a parking space and is not exempt from other traffic controls and regulations existing in the residential permit parking area. Permit holders must comply with all City and State vehicle code requirements. Citations may be issued for violations, including, but not restricted to, the following:

• Parked in excess of the time limit, and permit is not properly displayed.
• Parked in a driveway, and the back end (or front end) protrudes onto the sidewalk.
• Parked facing the wrong direction.
• Parked in front (blocking) a driveway.

The rules of the residential permit program have been established for consistent and equitable use of the permits and parking in the area. In order to achieve the objective, the officers will follow the rules of the program and city any vehicle not displaying a residential permit. Citations are eligible for review based on set criteria for permit holders. There is no guarantee citations will be dismissed because the contestant has purchased a permit.

A petition supporting the addition or removal needs to be signed by 65% of the residents and approval is then a matter of the City Council determination.