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Stefanie Cox, Parking Division Director

Process to Establish Residential Permit Parking

Residential Parking Programs

There are currently two residential parking programs

  • The first Residential Permit Parking Program (RP3) establishes the entire block with the time-restricted parking but allows residents (with a permit) to park in excess of the posted time limit, while those without a permit - resident or nonresident - may park for only the time posted.
  • The second Residential Parking Only (RPO) restricts half of the block to only residents with permits, while the other half has no parking restriction, allowing anyone to park.

Adding a street to the program

There are certain requirements that must be met, by city ordinance, for a street to be included in either of the residential parking programs.

These requirements are:

  • The block must be zoned at least 50% residential.
  • Residents representing a majority of the dwelling units in the block must be petitioned and in favor of the program.
  • A majority of the parking must be occupied by commuter vehicles a majority of the time between 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday. A parking study will be completed to determine the percentage of commuter parkers.

If you would like to discuss having your street included in one of these programs, please contact the Parking Division at 608-266-4761 or email parking@cityofmadison.com.

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