Residential Zone Designation

How To Apply for A Residential Zone Parking Permit Program for Your Area

• A neighbourhood group or individual representing a group of residents should contact the Parking Commission to present their concerns and needs.
• The Parking Commission provides the group with all available information on possible programs.
• Group representative(s) meet with the Parking Commission representative(s) to discuss needs and possible solutions.
• Report on the above findings is reviewed by the Traffic and Parking Engineers and a plan is devised.
• Implementation begins on a pilot program basis for the first three to six months, enabling alterations to be made.
• Community residents review the effectiveness of the system and a decision is made to maintain the permit parking program or return to the previous parking regulations.
• Residents are informed that the Saint John Parking Commission is open to further suggestions and/or information about the Program.
• The public is notified of the changes in regulations previous to implementation via newspaper and notices delivered to the residents of the affected area.
• Consistent and continuous enforcement of the new regulations begins with officers being assigned to the routes which cover the permit parking area.