RPPP Policy and Procedures Update PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION April 11, 2018
Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Adopted by City Council January 18, 2005 Most recently modified in 2013 Goal of program: “…to allow residents to park on-street in their neighborhood while restricting long-term parking by non-residents…”
Existing Program – Steps for Implementation Petition Staff evaluation Optional neighborhood meeting Mailed survey Recommendation Director’s Decision
Program Area 2006 14 program areas
Program Area 2018 15 program areas, almost all have expanded
2006 2018 Permit Distribution 14 zones 1,300 households 2,400 permits
Permit Distribution Average of 2 permits per household Majority of households have 3 or fewer permits 114 households (5%) have 4 or more permits Permits roughly equal between single-family and multi-family households
Existing Program – Areas for Consideration Number of Permits Issued per Household Price of Permits Multi-Family Households Permit Term Enforcement Days and Hours Parking Impact Generator (PIG) Determination Requirements to Implement Program
Best Practices and Benchmarking Most cities require occupancy studies Community meetings common Implementation Typically available over the counter and online Most cities have one-year permits, some with varying expiration dates Distribution Cost of permits ranges from $0 to $128 per year Price typically on a sliding scale Cost Some offer one-day visitor permits Most cities limit households to 2-4 permits Availability
RPPP Policy and Procedures Update Timeline Benchmarking and Best Practices Review January Evaluate Current Process and Procedures February Data Analysis March PWC with Initial Findings April 11 Community Outreach April - May Draft Initial Policy and Program Update May PWC with Draft Policy and Procedures Document July Finalize Policy and Procedures Document July - August City Council Adoption September
Recommendation Public Works Commission to review the presented material, discuss the identified findings and proposed policy update process, and provide feedback to City staff.
RPPP Policy and Procedures Update PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION April 11, 2018