Northwest Wayne News

The City of Detroit's Municipal Parking Department (MPD) has announced changes to parking enforcement that will begin in January 2024. Starting on January 2nd, enforcement will be implemented in four newly established Residential Parking Zones, with each zone being enforced on a seven-day-per-week basis. Additionally, starting on January 2nd, Sunday enforcement of parking safety violations, such as blocking fire hydrants, alleys, or driveways, will be introduced. However, metered street parking will remain free on Sundays.

The new residential parking zones were created in response to requests from residents who have been facing difficulties finding parking near their apartments due to the increasing number of visitors to nearby restaurants and entertainment venues, particularly at night. The zones, including Cass Park, Selden, Southern Brush Park, and Central Brush Park, were developed with guidance from the Municipal Parking Department and approved by City Council to address the specific needs of each neighborhood.

Keith Hutchings, Director of the Municipal Parking Department, expressed the department's efforts in creating the Residential Parking Zones tailored to each neighborhood, stating, "We worked very hard with Council President Mary Sheffield and former Council Member Castaneda-Lopez to draft this ordinance which gives us the ability to create Residential Parking Zones that are laser-focused on the issues surrounding each individual neighborhood."

Residents and visitors should observe all posted signs in the designated zones to familiarize themselves with the specific restrictions in place to avoid parking violations. In most cases, parking will be allowed for anyone during specific times, but during certain hours, typically after 5pm, parking will be restricted to residential permit holders.

To obtain a residential parking permit, residents must register at the ParkDetroit.us website and follow the necessary steps, including providing required information and paying the permit fee. There are four types of residential permits available, including Residential Permit, Senior Residential Permit (for residents aged 65 and older), Income Exemption Permit (for addresses with income exemption status), and Property Owner Parking Permit (for property owners). Each residence is entitled to two to three permits, depending on the zone they live in.

In addition to the residential permits, there are three sub-permit types available to ensure visitors, caregivers, and those providing services to residents can find parking when needed in the Residential Parking Zones. These include Visitor Permits, Caregiver Permits, and Rental Permits for temporary inclusion of rental cars in the residential zone.

The MPD emphasizes the importance of these changes in improving the quality of life for residents who have requested the Residential Parking Zones. Hutchings encourages residents who believe their neighborhood would benefit from a Residential Parking Zone to visit the City Clerk's website for more information on how to apply.

Starting from January 7th, 2024, the Municipal Parking Department will also enforce safety-related parking violations, such as parking in front of fire hydrants, bus stops, no parking zones, and no standing zones, citywide on Sundays. However, free parking in metered spots on Sundays and holidays will continue.

The upcoming changes in parking enforcement aim to address the parking challenges faced by residents and ensure that they have dedicated street parking near their homes.

Click this link to access more information: https://detroitmi.gov/news/municipal-parking-department-begin-enforcement-sundays-and-new-residential-parking-zones-early-2024