REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Follow Up on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030) Submitted by Kirk Vartan Related to Permit Parking Zones
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
On October 11, 2022, the City Clerk's Office received a Written Petition (Attachment 1) from Kirk Vartan requesting to place an item on a future council meeting agenda to discuss "the new parking permit ordinance and rules." On November 1, 2022, the Council considered the Written Petition and directed staff to return at a future Council meeting with a staff report on the Written Petition. On January 10, 2023, an informational report (Attachment 2) was provided to the Council related to the existing parking zones referenced by the original petition. The existing parking zones include time-limited parking (i.e. 1- and 2-hour parking allowed) and restricted parking zones (i.e. no parking). Additionally, these parking zones were established over the course of time based on resident or property owner requests.
This report will provide additional information about the City's program for establishing the various parking zones within the City and the corresponding permit parking programs available for these zones.
1. Parking Zone Establishment: The Department of Public Works (DPW), Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for the creation and modification of parking zones within the City. There are various types of parking zones in Santa Clara and they can be characterized by two main types: A) Time-Limited and Restricted Parking Zones and B) Residential Permit Parking Zones.
A. Time-Limited and Restricted Parking Zones: Time-limited and restricted parking zones are established to provide specific restrictions related to parking on specific streets and are accompanied by relevant street signage. Time-limited parking zones will typically specify that on certain streets, parking will be allowed for limited ...
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