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<br />Redwood City Residential Parking Permit Program 7 <br /> <br />Frequently Asked Questions – Starting New Permit Areas <br />1. How do I get a residential parking permit on my street? <br />To start this process you need to complete and submit a Residential Parking Permit <br />Program Application Form. The application includes identifying a parking generator <br />that brings long-term parkers to your residential neighborhood. After staff has <br />reviewed the request they will contact you to discuss the request. If the area is <br />eligible for residential permits, staff will guide you and your neighborhood through <br />the process. <br />2. Which streets are eligible for residential parking permit areas? <br />· Streets that are in a residential (single or multi-family) neighborhood <br />· Streets that have long-term parking by people who do not live in the <br />neighborhood <br />· Streets where on-street parking is at least 80% full during the day <br />3. What are the steps to create a new permit area? <br />· City and applicant decide on the days and time limits for the permit area <br />· Applicant collects petition signatures from at least 50% of the addresses on <br />each block <br />· City collects parking data <br />· City refines permit area based on the data <br />· City surveys all addresses in permit area <br />a. At least 25% of addresses must respond to the survey <br />b. 67% of respondents must support creation of the permit area <br />· City approves/denies permit request <br />a. Denial – City sends a letter sent to addresses within the area explaining <br />that there wasn’t adequate support <br />b. Approval – <br />i. City sends a letter to addresses explaining that staff is <br />recommending creation of a new permit area <br />ii. City Council considers creation of the new area at a regularly <br />scheduled meeting <br />iii. If approved by Council – parking time limit signs are installed, <br />permits are available for residents at City Hall, and Police starts to <br />enforce the parking restrictions <br /> <br />9.A - Page 15