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Resident parking permits

Parking is at a premium in many parts of Auckland city, particularly the CBD and its fringe suburbs. In order to give residents a better opportunity to find a parking space, resident parking permits are available in some areas.

Resident parking areas are clearly signposted, however it's important to check for street signs when you park.

Resident Parking feedback survey

Margaret, Renall and Wood Streets, Ponsonby

If you are a resident of Margaret, Renall and Wood Streets in Ponsonby, you will have recently received a letter from Auckland City Council asking you to take part in a resident parking scheme survey to tell us more about parking availability in your street.

  • Complete this short survey if you are a resident of Margaret, Renall and Wood Streets in Ponsonby, it should take around five minutes to complete.
  • Please provide feedback by 5pm, Friday 11 July 2008.

Resident parking permits

There are two different types of residential parking permits, residents exempt parking permits and residents only parking permits. As the two are quite different in terms of operation and both of these parking schemes may be operating simultaneously in one street, please be sure that you understand the differences as outlined below.

Residents exempt (blue permit)

The residents exempt parking permit allows a vehicle to be parked in the designated residents exempt area.

Residents exempt parking spaces are indicated by blue and white signs displaying a parking time restriction e.g. P120 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and reading 'permit holders exempt' or 'except resident exempt permit holders'. Under this scheme, non-permit holders are also permitted to park within the designated spaces, providing they comply with the posted time restrictions. However, eligible residents displaying a blue resident exempt parking permit on their vehicle dashboard are exempt from the time restriction.

Below are examples of the residents exempt parking signs:

Residents exempt parking sign. Residents exempt parking sign.
 
Residents only

(white permit)

This permit allows vehicles to be parked in a designated residents only area.

Residents only parking spaces are indicated by boxed yellow road markings and red and white no parking signs with the text 'except vehicles displaying a residents parking permit'. This signage will shortly change to the blue and white signs, with the wording 'residents only permit holders at all times'.

These designated parking spaces are reserved for sole use by residents holding the white permits with the wording 'residents only'. Therefore, these spaces are not available for use by other members of the public, including holders of the blue residents exempt parking permits.

As the residents only parking scheme is gradually being phased out, no new residents only permits will be issued (except under exceptional circumstances). Current holders of resident only permits can retain their permits as long as they reside in their current properties. However, lapsed permits cannot be renewed and the permits are not transferable.

Below are examples of the residents only parking signs:
 
Residents only parking sign. Residents only parking sign.

Residential parking review 2007

Following a review of residents parking in consultation with the community, Auckland City Council has made significant changes to the scheme.  These changes come from a recent parking scheme review, carried out in consultation with residents on ways to improve the system. The council approved these changes in May 2007.

In response to feedback, parking schemes will be tailored to suit the parking needs of individual streets across the city. The new framework offers more flexibility to better balance the parking needs of all road users in high demand areas.

Council officers will progressively review streets with existing schemes and assess the parking characteristics in each street. A tailored parking scheme will be developed in consultation with residents, to reflect each street's particular parking needs. Current parking schemes that are working well will not be altered.

For further information please refer to the Report to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee May 2007.

General Information

  • Resident parking permits do not always guarantee parks to permit holders, as parking space is available on a first come, first served basis. Auckland City Council's parking bylaw does not provide private on-street parking for residents. In some cases, there will be fewer resident parking spaces set aside than the number of permits issued.
  • A valid permit must be clearly displayed at all times. Permits are only valid for the car and street they are issued for and within the dates stated on the permit.
  • Residents exempt permits allow permit holders to be exempt from time restrictions in designated areas.

Permit holders are not exempt from illegal or unsafe parking behaviour, and must obey the road code and parking regulations at all times.

Fees 

  • Resident Only and Resident Exempt permits cost $150.00 per year (including GST), for the issue of a new permit or renewal of an existing permit.
  • Permits are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
  • Permit fees are non-refundable and non-transferable .
  • Replacement permits, due to loss or changing vehicles (including broken windscreens and stolen or non-recovered vehicles), are available by application and payment of an additional $15.00 administration fee - please contact us
  • Permits are issued to a nominated vehicle (identified by make, model, colour and registration number) and are not transferable to another vehicle or resident.

Eligibility and permit applications

Eligibility for resident permits is initially based on where you live and whether a resident parking scheme is viable or in place on your street.

There are also other eligibility criteria involved, such as the number of permits already issued in your street, whether you have off-street parking and whether you live in a single or multi-unit dwelling (eg an apartment or townhouse).

For more information on eligibility, please contact us.

Multi-unit dwellers

Residents of multi-unit buildings can retain and renew resident parking permits but no new resident parking permits will be issued to multi-unit dwellers throughout the city.

There is an exception to this policy for residents of heritage, multi-unit dwellings. Residents of these buildings will be able to apply for, or renew, resident exempt parking permits where such a scheme exists.

This exception aims to ensure the character of Auckland's heritage or character buildings is protected, and that they are used and lived in as they were originally intended.

Eligible residents will be able to apply for, or renew, resident exempt parking permits where such a scheme exists, or request a new scheme to be considered.

One permit can be issued per apartment or flat, for multi-unit heritage dwellings where eligibility criteria are met and where there is no access to off-street parking.

Heritage, multi-unit dwellings that are covered in the above criteria are:

  • scheduled historic multi-unit (apartment) buildings, as noted in the council's district plan
  • multi-unit dwellings located in conservation areas, as noted in the council's district plan. For example, Parnell, Herne Bay, Freeman's Bay, St Mary's Bay and parts of Mt Eden and Auckland's CBD
  • cross-lease or multi-unit dwellings established as part of the original subdivision prior to 1920.

There are seven conservation areas across Auckland city, as outlined in the council's district plan. Identifying these areas aims to preserve and protect each area's unique character. They are located in parts of Ponsonby, Herne Bay, Grey Lynn; Arch Hill; Mt Eden and the CBD.

Examples include:

  • Victorian and Edwardian villas in Ponsonby and parts of Mt Eden
  • Edwardian and English cottage homes with large gardens on Entrican Avenue and Landscape Road
  • residential areas on slopes of volcanic cones, such as Pere Street and Summit Drive
  • natural forest areas with a limited number of houses, such as Granny's Bay.

For more information on scheduled buildings in the:

Renewals

Permits must be renewed annually to stay valid. Renewal packs are sent to current permit holders approximately four weeks before the expiry date. If you haven't received your renewal pack, please contact us.

You will need to fill out the application form and send it back with:

  • payment
  • proof of residency, by providing a copy of a dated computer generated bill or statement that is less than two months old and clearly shows your name and full residential address. Note - water and rates statements are considered proof of ownership, but not residency - and are therefore not accepted.

Permit renewal applications are then processed, and the permits are posted out. You can also apply in person at the Civic Service Centre.

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Updated October 2007
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