![]() The Neighborhood Residence district in the proposed new zoning ordinance includes almost all of the single, 2-, and 3-family properties in Somerville, which will still be able to receive resident parking permits.Įxisting resident parking permits remain valid and residents of all existing residential addresses, whether they already have a resident parking permit or not, remain eligible for on-street parking permits in the future. ![]() Ward 5 Councilor Mark Niedergang updated the City Council on the proposed parking restrictions at its most recent meeting.Īll properties located in the Neighborhood Residence district are excluded from the proposed restriction and all properties outside of walking distance to a rapid transit station are excluded. Walking distance is considered to be a ten-minute walk and the area of a city within that distance is referred to as a “Transit Area.” The new policy only applies to the future residents of new development located within walking distance to a rapid transit station as identified on the proposed map. The City of Somerville Traffic Commission approved a proposal to restrict the issuance of parking permits to future residents of new development located within walking distance to a rapid transit station of the MBTA’s Red, Orange, or Green Line services at its latest meeting on Thursday, December 12.Īccording to the Commission, the purpose of this policy is to preclude future residents of new development from creating additional traffic and parking problems, such as traffic congestion and on-street parking shortages, while helping to reduce air pollution and improve both pedestrian safety and emergency service response time.Īdditionally, the policy is intended to help implement multiple objectives of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, SomerVision. Vehicles passing inspection will be issued permits at the time of the inspection.New restrictions aimed at reducing parking problems posed by new residents occupying new developments have been proposed by the Somerville Traffic Commission. If an inspection is required, you will be notified by mail. ![]() Please note that the application process can take up to three weeks, and early submission is encouraged for faster processing. Once the application is processed, permits for vehicles not requiring an inspection will be mailed. The check will be returned if one payment is submitted for multiple vehicles. Please submit copies of the following for each vehicle: your current business registration certificate, current contractor's license, a valid vehicle registration, and a separate check for each permit. The application can be printed and submitted for new or renewal permits. Transfer/Replacement Fee: $26 APPLICATION PROCESSINGĪll Contractor applications will be processed by mail only. Look up citation information and make a payment online here. ![]() Permits will not be issued to any vehicle with one or more outstanding parking citations. Vehicles with improperly displayed credentials may be cited for permit misuse and for posted parking restrictions and time limits. Other vehicles may be re-inspected at the discretion of the Department. An inspection may be required on all new vehicles. All eligible vehicles must have the company name and State Contractor's License Number permanently displayed on both side panels of the vehicle in lettering a minimum height of one and one-half inch. ELIGIBILITYĬontractor permits are issued only vehicles with commercial license plates. Pursuant to San Francisco Transportation Code 906 (B)(5), the permit may not be used at a parking meter within one thousand five hundred feet or three blocks (whichever is greater) of the Contractor's registered principal business address or any satellite office, unless persons are actively engaged in loading and unloading of materials and supplies. Annual renewal notices are sent to all permit holders in late March. New Contractor Permits are issued by the SFMTA throughout the calendar year, but all Contractor Permits expire on May 31 of each year. Parking in yellow truck loading zones (6 or more wheels) is prohibited. Parking in yellow metered zones is subject to time restrictions. Vehicles possessing a Contractor's permit are allowed to park at parking meters and in Residential Parking Permit areas, subject to the restrictions detailed in the San Francisco Transportation Code. Contractor Parking Permits exempt the permit holder from meter payment and time limits in Residential Parking Permit Areas.Ĭontractor Parking Permits may be issued to commercial vehicles used by a business holding a California Contractor's license for a trade related to construction or pest control services.
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