Resident Parking Only (RPO) Information

Sample RPO Sign
Sample RPO Sign

Where parking pressures from outside a residential block are great the Parking Management Branch would consider the installation of Residential Parking Only (RPO) signs to reduce the parking pressures on the street.

Criteria for Resident Parking Only (RPO) Zones

If the parking problem cannot be solved by enforcement of the 3-hour by-law (outlined here), an RPO zone may be installed if the following criteria are met:

  1. The parking problem occurs in a one or two family zoned residential dwelling district.
  2. The on-street parking density on the block is at or near 100% during problem times.
  3. The problem is caused by non-residents and occurs at least twice a week.
  4. Some households on the block do not have any off-street parking spaces. An RPO zone may not be warranted if the residents requesting it have adequate off-street parking or are using their off-street parking for other purposes.
  5. The RPO zone must be supported by a petition signed by residents of all of the households on the block, with 67% signing in favour of the RPO regulations.

The RPO zone is generally installed to reserve 30%-50% of the parking for residents of the block. Any resident of the block referred to on the RPO signs may use the zone to park their vehicle(s). Residents are encouraged to cooperate with each other in how they use and enforce the zone. Enforcement is on a complaint basis only by phoning Parking Enforcement. If you would like to pursue the installation of a "Resident Parking Only" zone for your block, please call the Parking Management Branch at 604-873-7338 from Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm about the details of the process and requirements.

NOTE: Motorists displaying a valid permit for people with disabilities (SPARC placard) are allowed to park in areas where there are residential restrictions (Resident Permit Parking, Resident Parking Only) for up to 3 hours.

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