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Requesting a new or changing an existing permit zone

Residential permit parking zones are typically created on local neighbourhood streets where there is a high demand for parking.

You may request:

A new residential permit parking zone
That the City make changes to an existing permit parking zone

You must be a resident of the block in order to submit a request.

Wait time

Due to high demand, it could take 12 to 14 months or longer to review your case.

How a permit zone is created or changed

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 10 to 12 months.

Request a new zone or zone changes online
Step 2: Complete a preliminary permit parking survey
We will deliver letters to residents of the block with a link to an online survey. Residents may indicate on the survey:
- Whether or not they 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 three.

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.
Step 3: Complete a final permit parking survey

We will mail residents of the block a final survey with parking restriction design details. Residents may indicate whether or not they are in favour of creating or changing a permit parking zone.

Compiling the results will take approximately two weeks.

Action we will take

If more than 50% of households are in favour of installing a permit parking zone, we will approve the request and proceed to step four.

If fewer than 50% of households are in favour of the proposed permit parking zone, we will take no further action and the request process will end.
Step 4: Permit parking signs are installed by the City

Requesting a new or changing an existing permit zone

Wait time

How a permit zone is created or changed

Step 1: Submit your request

Step 2: Complete a preliminary permit parking survey

Step 3: Complete a final permit parking survey

Step 4: Permit parking signs are installed by the City