Frequently Asked Questions

Paid parking improves parking turnover, allowing greater shopping access, and funds continued parking improvements.

Yes. The City will expand both the residential permit parking areas and the existing employee permits alongside the rollout of paid parking. The program will also consider special permits for seniors. More details regarding these permits will be evaluated during public outreach and updated on the website as recommendations are finalized. 

Rates have yet to be determined. Permits rates will be discounted from the hourly rates and accommodation will be provided based on income and other eligibility criteria.

Private, off-street parking for patrons and employees of businesses of those properties will be able to park as they do today. However, all parking overseen by the city in the paid parking area will require payment, including off street parking managed by the city.

This will be considered as part of the current parking study. The City is sensitive to short term parking needs, therefore, the system will be set up to pay for smaller increments of time.

The new parking program will impact city-owned parking facilities only.

If you normally park at a private, off-street lot, those arrangements will not be impacted by the new parking program. However, if you park on the street, you will need to pay for the time you are parked and honor any posted time limits. The existing employee parking program will continue but may be modified, more details will be provided soon.

If you have an ADA placard or license plate, you will not need to pay for parking or be subject to any time limitations when you park on street.  

The costs to enforce time limits can be high and labor intensive. Requiring payment for parking will provide resources for enforcement and facilitate turnover of on street spaces to allow more customers access to businesses.

Hourly parking payments will be made via mobile application using a smart phone or using the pay stations that will be installed in the paid parking area. The mobile application and pay stations will accept credit/debit cards using tap to pay as well as Apple and Google Pay using a smart phone or watch. The pay stations will also accept US coins for payment.

The residential parking permit program (RPP) that currently restricts non-permitted parking in residential areas adjacent to downtown will continue. The current RPP may be subject to modifications as the overall parking program is developed and implemented.The details for the RPP will be developed soon and more information will be available in spring 2026. Community feedback about the RPP will be needed. If you are interested in providing your feedback, CLICK HERE.