Requesting a new or changing an existing permit zone

How a permit zone is created or changed

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  Step 1: Submit your request

  To request a new permit zone or changes to an existing zone, we will need to know:

  • The street name that you are requesting the zone for
  • Your name, address, and daytime phone number

  Your request will be placed in a queue and processed in the order requests are made. The current wait time is approximately 16 to 18 months.

  Request a new zone or zone changes online

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  Step 2: Complete a permit parking survey

  We will deliver letters to residents of the block with a link to an online survey. You may indicate on the survey:

  • Whether or not you are in favour of installing or changing the permit parking zone 
  • Details on the parking challenges members of their household and visitors face

  Action we will take

  If more than 50% of households are in favour of installing or changing the permit parking zone, we will design parking restrictions based on needs residents identified in the survey and proceed to step 3.

  If fewer than 50% of households are in favour of a permit parking zone, we will take no further action, and the request process will end.

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  Step 3: Permit parking signs installed

  If approved, signs will be installed or removed in accordance with the Street and Traffic By-law. A combination of ‘No Parking Except With Permit’ and ‘Time Limited Except With Permit’ signs are the commonly-used signs used for permit parking installations.

  Note The installation of signs is not immediate and installation varies depending on season.

  Note When the signs are installed, you may buy an annual parking permit.