The City of Detroit’s Municipal Parking Department (MPD) is set to implement significant changes to its parking enforcement policies in early 2024. These changes, announced today, include the introduction of enforcement in new Residential Parking Zones and the extension of citywide parking safety violations to Sundays.
Residential Parking Zone Enforcement Begins January 2nd
Starting January 2nd, 2024, the MPD will begin enforcing parking regulations in four Residential Parking Zones: Cass Park, Selden, Southern Brush Park, and Central Brush Park. These zones were established following requests from residents and approval by the City Council. The new zones aim to ensure that residents without driveways or garages have dedicated street parking near their homes.
Keith Hutchings, Director of the Municipal Parking Department, commented on the development of these zones, saying, “We worked very hard with Council President Mary Sheffield and former Council Member Castaneda-Lopez to draft this ordinance which gives us the ability to create Residential Parking Zones that are laser-focused on the issues surrounding each individual neighborhood. We know change isn’t easy, but enforcing these new zones will improve the quality of life for these residents who have asked for them.”
Sunday Parking Safety Violations to be Enforced
In addition to the new Residential Parking Zones, the MPD will also start enforcing citywide parking safety violations on Sundays, effective January 2nd, 2024. This marks the first time that such violations, including blocking fire hydrants, alleys, or driveways, will be enforced every day of the week. However, metered street parking will continue to be free on Sundays.
Details on Residential Parking Zones and Permits
The enforcement in each new residential parking zone will begin on different dates, with Cass Park and Selden zones starting on January 2nd, Southern Brush Park on January 16th, and Central Brush Park in February 2024. The zones are designed to support commercial activity while addressing the parking difficulties faced by residents.
Residents can obtain parking permits by visiting www.ParkDetroit.us. The permits are valid for one year and are available in various types, including Residential Permit, Senior Residential Permit, Income Exemption Permit, and Property Owner Parking Permit. Additionally, there are sub-permits like Visitor Permit, Caregiver Permit, and Rental Permit to cater to different needs.
Hutchings Encourages Neighborhoods to Apply for Parking Zones
“We are happy to be able to provide this valuable service to our residents for the first time ever,” said Hutchings. “We encourage anyone who thinks a Residential Parking Zone would benefit their neighborhood to go to the City Clerk’s website for more information on how to apply.”
This new policy marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to manage parking effectively, balancing the needs of residents and the growth of commercial activities. The MPD urges residents and visitors to pay close attention to the new rules and regulations to avoid parking violations.