Residential Parking Permits (RPP)

Why the RPP Program Exists

The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program helps protect neighborhoods from documented, recurring parking impacts caused by non-residential vehicles. It is designed to address situations where outside parking demand substantially interferes with residents’ ability to access on-street parking near their homes. RPP responds to demonstrated conditions, not anticipated or hypothetical impacts.

What the RPP Program Is and Is Not

RPP is:

A data-driven tool to manage documented parking intrusion from non-residential vehicles.
A program based on objective eligibility criteria established in City Code.
Applied consistently across all neighborhoods citywide.

RPP is not:

A guarantee of an on-street space directly in front of a residence.
A solution for high residential vehicle ownership.
A preventative measure based solely on concern about future conditions.
A mechanism to restrict who may drive on a public street.
A tool to prohibit non-residents from using a street unless objective eligibility standards are met.

Public streets remain public. The RPP program regulates parking under specific conditions; it does not privatize a street or restrict lawful travel.

Why Objective Criteria Matter

Applying consistent, data-based standards ensures:

Fairness across neighborhoods,
Defensible policy decisions,
Responsible use of enforcement resources,
A balanced approach to neighborhood and citywide mobility needs.

The City evaluates actual, observed conditions, not hypothetical scenarios, to determine eligibility.

How we determine parking capacity:

Residential Parking Capacity image displaying on-street parking requirements. A 33-foot frontage can accommodate 2 compact cars, 2 midsize sedans or a compact and an SUV/pickup truck

Urban Parking Capacity display - 20 feet required for each on-street parking within an urban area. Drivers need additional space to safely maneuver. 20 feet can accommodate compact cars to SUV's and pick-up trucks.

This guide explains how neighborhoods can request designation for a Residential Parking Permit Zone. Once established, residents displaying a valid permit may park within the zone without being subject to posted time restrictions.