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Resident parking permits
Auckland City Council's residential parking policy provides
a way to fairly share on-street spaces between different users, including
residents, visitors, business and commuters, especially in areas where parking
is in short supply. Resident parking schemes operate in 63 streets in inner city
areas such as the CBD, Ponsonby, Freemans Bay, Parnell and Grafton.
There are two types of permits:
- Residents only which allocates a section of road for the
exclusive use by permit holders (this scheme is gradually being
phased out, with no new permits being issued)
- Residents exempt which allows a permit holder to park in a time
restricted or pay and display parking area without the need to
comply with the restriction or pay for the time.
For more information about the exempt scheme, please view:
Frequently
asked questions of the residents exempt parking scheme (228kb)
Resident parking areas are clearly signposted, however it's important to
check for street signs when you park.
Who qualifies for the permit?
Residents only
The residents only parking scheme is being phased out, no
new residents only permits will be issued (except under exceptional
circumstances). Current holders of residents 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.
Residents exempt
Eligibility
for these 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, 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 (e.g. an apartment or townhouse).
Multi-unit dwellers
Residents of multi-unit buildings can retain and
renew residents exempt parking permits but no new permits will be issued to
multi-unit dwellers throughout the city.
An exception to this policy applies to residents of
heritage, multi-unit dwellings. Residents of these buildings will be able to
apply for, or renew, residents exempt parking permits where such a scheme
already exists. This aims to protect the character of Auckland's heritage or
character buildings.
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:
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Scheduled historic multi-unit (apartment) buildings, as noted in the
council's district plan
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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, located in parts of Ponsonby, Herne Bay, Grey Lynn,
Arch Hill, Mt Eden and the CBD. Identifying these areas aims to preserve and
protect their unique character.
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 Auckland,
please visit:
Guidelines for using your permit
Residents
only parking permits
allow vehicles to be parked in a designated residents-only area. Residents-only
parking spaces are indicated by boxed yellow road markings and blue and white no
parking signs with the text 'Residents Only Permit Holders At All Times'.
These designated parking spaces are reserved for use only by residents holding
the permits with the wording 'RES O'. Therefore, these spaces are not available
for use by other members of the public, including holders of the residents
exempt parking permits.
Residents exempt parking
permits allow
vehicles to be parked in the designated residents exempt area. Residents exempt
permits can only be used for the street that they've.
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 For Resident Exempt
Permit Holders'.
Under this scheme, non-permit holders are also permitted to
park within the designated spaces, provided they comply with the posted time
restrictions. Eligible residents displaying a blue resident exempt parking
permit on their vehicle dashboard are exempt from the time restriction.
Terms and conditions
- A valid permit must be displayed at all times in the sleeve provided on
the inside of the windscreen of the vehicle and be clearly visible.
- The permit is valid only for the street named on it.
- The permit is valid up to the date of expiry.
- A copy of a valid permit displayed on the windscreen will be deemed
invalid.
- Each permit is issued against the registration number of the vehicle.
- A permit is valid for only one specified vehicle. It is not valid for a
replacement vehicle.
- Each permit covers one vehicle – trailers need an additional permit.
- Vehicles not clearly displaying a valid permit will be issued with an
infringement notice and may be towed away.
- The permit does not apply to prohibited parking places such as broken
yellow lines, clearways or bus stops.
- The permit must not be used for displaying advertising or promotional
signs.
- Any abuse of the terms and conditions of this permit may result in
future applications being refused.
- Resident Parking Permits do not guarantee a parking space to a resident.
- Permit fees are non-refundable.
- Auckland City Council reserves the right to revoke this permit at any
time without reason.
Processing your application
Once we have received the completed application form with
all supporting documentation, it will take approximately five to ten working
days, depending on how you submit your application. Delivering your application
in person will require less time, posting or faxing will require more time.
Residents
parking permit application form (PDF 29kb)
What you need to provide
- Completed application form
- Proof of residency, e.g. 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 provide proof of
ownership, but not residency - and are therefore not accepted
- If you are not the registered owner of the vehicle (i.e. the vehicle is a
company vehicle or belongs to a friend) a letter of authority is required to
state the vehicle is for sole use of the applicant at the address for which the
permit applies
- Cheque (If you are paying by this method)
What does it cost?
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.
|
Timeframe |
Charges |
|
12 months |
$150.00 |
Easy ways to pay
- Post a
cheque with your application – the cheque will be returned in cases where
the permit application is declined (Please make cheques payable to Auckland City Council)
- In person
at the Civic Administration Building, central Auckland
(Cash, Eftpos, Visa, MasterCard, Diners club and
American express accepted, Cheque)
Note: When submitting your application, you can
choose to send a cheque with your application or, once the permit is approved,
you can pay using the payment methods above. Cheques sent with application forms
will only be receipted if the permit is approved.
You can submit your application by:
- Visit us at Civic Administration Building,
Auckland central.
- Fax to +64 9 307 7209, attention Parking Permits.
- Post to Auckland City Council,
Parking Services, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley St, Auckland
1141
Note: until you have received
and displayed a valid parking permit, you will need to comply with all parking
restrictions.
Replacing an existing permit
Replacement due to lost/damaged permit or vehicle change
incurs an administration charge of $15.
An application form must be completed and payment made. The
standard processing time still applies so please lodge your application as soon
as possible.
Receiving your parking permit
You will have an option to either pick up your permit or
have your permit posted, which ever is more convenient.
Proposed residents exempt parking scheme - Akiraho Street
Auckland City Council has received a request to review existing parking in
your street. It is proposed a resident exempt parking scheme be introduced and
we are currently reviewing whether this proposal is feasible and supported by
residents.
Please note that properties with off-street parking, businesses and residents
of multi unit dwellings, such as apartments, flats and townhouses are not
eligible for this permit. (The exception, however, is residents of multi unit
heritage dwellings as listed on our District Plan)
Auckland City Council requires a minimum of 50 percent support from all
consulted parties before we will consider implementing a scheme.
Updated August 2009
