by Shelly Smith
New residential parking fees apply city-wide, but only to those areas that are identified as requiring a permit to park. On Springbank Hill there are a couple of areas where this will apply, primarily around the Ambrose University area. Visit https://maps.calgary.ca/CalgaryParking/ and zoom into the Springbank Hill (SBH) shaded area to see which areas are impacted.
Ward 6, Councillor Richard Pootman’s office, has provided the following update on residential parking changes.
When Will Calgarians Start Paying for Residential Parking Permits?
• User fees for residential parking permits go into effect on Monday, December 4, 2023.
• Calgarians will be required to start paying the new user fees upon permit renewal or when a new permit is issued.
• Existing permits have been automatically extended until February 5, 2024. As a result, current permit holders will have a sixty-day window, starting from the day the fees become effective, to either renew their existing permits or apply for new ones.
When Will the New Rate for Market Permits Go into Effect?
• The new rates for the Market Permit and Low-Income Market Permit will go into effect for the January 2024 permit.
• Current Market Permit holders do not have to take action at this time. Their existing parking permit will automatically begin to renew at the Council-approved reduced rate for the January 2024 permit.
• Current Standard Residential Permit holders who will be eligible for a Market Permit upon their permit expiry in February 2024 will need to apply for a Market Permit in January 2024.
Can Calgarians Still Request Parking Restrictions on Their Street Be Modified?
• Yes, Calgarians can submit a request through 3-1-1 or fill out an online service request. A parking study will be conducted to assess the request.
If you have any questions, please contact the Ward 6 office at 403-268-1035 or via email at [email protected].
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