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Environmental Standing Committee of the City Council
Special Meeting Agenda
May 30, 2017Environmental Standing
Committee of the City Council
Special Meeting Agenda
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of
California, the Environmental Standing Committee of the City of South San Francisco will hold a
Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., at City Hall, City Manager's Conference
Room, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California 94080.
Purpose of the meeting:
Call To Order.
Roll Call.
Public Comments.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion to approve the Minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2017.1.
Proposed residential parking permit program. (Justin Lovell, Public Works
Administrator)
2.
Adjournment.
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Motion to approve the Minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2017.
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Proposed residential parking permit program.(Justin Lovell, Public Works Administrator)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Environmental Subcommittee of the City Council review and provide
direction on a proposed residential parking permit program.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In September 2002,City Council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 11.70 regarding preferential parking
areas in to mitigate concerns of overflow BART parking.As a result,the City established a preferential parking
area in Buri Buri,Sunshine Gardens and the Promenade neighborhoods.The preferential parking rules allow
vehicles without a permit to park for three hours.Vehicles with a permit can park for up to 72 hours without
moving.
In late 2014 concerns about residential parking were raised and the Police Department conducted a study in
January and February 2015 to examine the effectiveness of the preferential parking area in the Buri Buri,
Sunshine Gardens,and Promenade neighborhood.In May 2015 the Police Department and Public Works
Department issued a City Council memo (attachment 1)detailing the results of the study,which indicated that
there was no indication that there was an issue with BART overflow parking in the preferential parking area.
Also,as part of the memo,the concept of a citywide residential parking permit program was explored and
ultimately was determined not feasible by staff.
At the March 6,2017 City Council retreat,residential parking was identified as an issue.Public Works staff
agreed to take another look at a residential parking permit program.Residential parking concerns have not
disappeared.As recently as May 2017,residents from the Historic Old Town Homeowners/Renters Association
(HOTHRA)came to the Parking Place Commission meeting to address their concerns about parking within
their neighborhood.While residential parking permit program may not reduce the parking demand,staff
reviewed the other residential parking programs in San Mateo and Redwood City and believes their residential
parking permit program may work for South San Francisco needs.
There are several drawbacks to establishing a residential parking permit program (RPPP).The principal
drawback is that an RPPP will not solve neighborhood parking problems.As was demonstrated in the BART
overflow parking study,the majority of vehicles parked in the neighborhood are owned by the neighbors in the
neighborhood and park as intended.An RPPP zone may create parking competition as the RPPP program will
not reserve spaces and all spaces on the street are public parking.Some neighborhoods who want the RPPP
may not qualify.Lastly,it will take significant time to establish an RPPP.It may take eight to twelve months
working with the neighborhood and conducting surveys to establish an RPPP zone.
Residential Parking Permit Framework
Staff has created the draft RPPP in response to the parking concerns raised.The RPPP (see attachment 2)is a
framework that requires neighborhood participation and the identification of a parking impact generator,such
as a high school,transit station,shopping district,hospital,etc.The RPPP is intended for use in single family
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and multi-family neighborhood areas to restrict parking to a maximum of 2-hours unless a residential parking
permit is displayed.The draft RPPP requires that the following requirements are met prior to establishing an
RPPP zone:
·Parking impact generator -A non-residential parking impact generator must be identified that creates a
parking overflow into the proposed residential parking permit neighborhood.
·Determination of parking permit program zone -A parking utilization survey will be used to set the
boundaries of the residential parking permit program zone.
·Demonstration of community support through signed petitions or support letters from HOAs.
·Neighborhood survey distributed by the City must have 50%or more response rate,and a 67%support
level from those returning the survey.
During the process staff will work with the neighborhood and make a determination as to recommend that the
Public Works Director approve or deny the request for an RPPP.If the request for RPPP zone is approved,staff
will mail letters to the residents within the proposed permit parking area to inform them of the results and
notifying them of the new requirements for on-street parking within the RPPP area.Residents will have thirty
calendar days to appeal the decision of the Public Works Director and the appeal process will be explained in
the mailing.If the request for a permit-parking program is denied or terminated,a second study of the same or
similar RPPP study area will not be conducted for a minimum of twelve months unless there is significant,
identifiable change in parking characteristics as determined by the Public Works Director.Subsequent studies
of the same general area are subject to the same requirements and procedure as the initial study process.
Administration of RPPP
There are costs associated with the development,implementation,administration and expansion of parking
enforcement for residential permit-parking program zones.Staff estimates that the cost to review and establish
a RPPP will be approximately $9,000-$14,000 per neighborhood.The costs for implementation include
approximately 60-80 hours of staff time plus the parking utilization study.
Additionally once an RPPP is established staff estimates that each enforcement vehicle will need to be
equipped with license plate reader (LPR)camera technology.Staff is moving forward with purchasing one LPR
at a cost of $16,000 for use within the Downtown Parking District.An additional two LPRs at a cost of $32,000
would be needed to implement an RPPP with existing staff.
To initiate an RPPP staff recommends hiring one additional parking enforcement officer at an annual cost of
$100,000 and enforcement vehicle at an estimated one time cost of $60,000.The initial increase in staffing
would ensure adequate parking enforcement resources are established for each RPPP zone.For every additional
2,500 residential parking permits issued there will need to be one additional parking enforcement officer,
enforcement vehicle and 0.5 FTE additional administrative assistant.Public Works will administer the issuance
of permits by using an online permit portal.Additionally,as part of the implementation of RPPP there will be
the costs of purchasing and installing signs in the effected neighborhood,this could cost between $40,000 and
$80,000 to install signs in each RPPP zone.
Areas for Consideration
In addition to seeking input on the RPPP framework,staff seeks the subcommittee direction on setting the
number of permits available per household,whether or not to treat single-family units and multi-family units
the same when determining the number of permits being issued,and setting a cap on total number of permits
issued per parking permit area and direction on visitor permits.
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Staff recommends that a cap of three permits be issued per household on a bi-annual basis at a cost of $25 per
permit. One visitor permit per household will be issued if requested for the permit period.
Staff is also recommending expanding the authority of the Parking Place Commission to have the final say in
the appeal process for establishing a RPPP.
Modifications to Municipal Code 11.70 Preferential Parking Areas
If City Council ultimately decided to move forward with a RPPP,staff would return to the City Council for
approval of modifications to the municipal code 11.70.Pending direction from the Environmental
Subcommittee,staff will work with the City Attorney’s office to draft modifications to chapter 11.70 of the
municipal code.
FUNDING
The estimated start-up cost for the first RPPP is estimated to be $286,000.There will be the on-going costs of a
parking enforcement officer and the operations and maintenance of an enforcement vehicle.For each additional
RPPP zone established the estimated costs are to between $9,000 and $14,000 plus the cost of installing signs.
There is no funding set aside for this program and the funding would have to come from the general fund.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that Environmental Subcommittee review the proposed Residential Parking Permit Program
and provide direction to staff on its implementation.
Attachments:
1.Memo to Council on Citywide Preferential Parking
2.Draft Residential Parking Permit Program
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Memo
To: City Manager Futrell
From: Sergeant Danny Gil
CC: Chief Azzopardi
Brian McMinn
Date: 5-1-15
Re: Citywide Preferential Parking
The purpose of this document is to examine the impact of implementing a citywide
parking permit program in South San Francisco. The information in this document was
the result of roundtable discussions on the topic with the police department and public
works. A formalized study on this topic is scheduled to occur by the end of the year for
the “Downtown Management Study” of overflow parking in residential areas nearest the
downtown areas of South San Francisco.
When the South San Francisco BART Station was opened, the City had concerns of
overflow parking into the nearby residential areas. As a result, the City implemented
preferential parking areas in three neighborhoods, Sunshine Gardens, Buri Buri and
Promenade. There are a total of 19 streets that require parking permits. Vehicles that
park in these areas without a parking permit must be moved after 3 hours; otherwise,
the vehicle will be issued a citation. Vehicles with parking permits must move every 72
hours, which is a citywide municipal code requirement. Vehicles parked in excess of 72
hours are subject to citation and or impound.
In January and February 2015, the South San Francisco Police Department’s traffic unit
conducted a two week study of the parking in the residential areas surrounding the
South San Francisco BART Station.
Although the BART parking study was intended to determine if BART riders were
intruding into these neighborhoods, the same study is beneficial with assisting in
deciding whether the City of South San Francisco should implement a citywide
preferential parking policies.
During the two weeks study, 257 vehicles were chalked by one Parking Enforcement
Officer. Of the 257 vehicles chalked, only 27 vehicles were issued citations. During a
Parking Enforcement Officer regular enforcement duties (downtown, industrial area and
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“flip flop parking”) a parking officer will write an average of 175 parking violations in a
two week period, where in this case study only 27 violations were written during the
same timeframe.
Additional considerations have been discussed regarding the topic of citywide
preferential parking. Some of the considerations are as follows:
South San Francisco would be the only city in the Peninsula to implement a
blanket citywide parking permit program which may lead to additional criticism
from neighborhood associations and community members.
BART preferential parking consists of three different neighborhoods. Each
neighborhood has its own unique colored permit sticker to distinguish for which
area the vehicle is allowed to park. A vehicle with a permit sticker for Buri Buri is
prohibited from parking in Sunshine Gardens between 0700-1700 hours for
longer than 3 hours and is subject to citation just as any other parked vehicle
without a permit. Color coding permit stickers based on neighborhoods citywide
would have to be considered by city officials and may draw confusion and anger
to residents who are issued citations for parking outside their boundary lines, but
will also reduce intrusion of parked vehicles owned by persons who live out of the
area.
Implementing a citywide permit program would essentially mean the city would
permit every car owned by a South San Francisco resident. The permit process
would not reduce the number of cars parked in residential areas, unless the city
imposed a maximum number of permits per residents. Limiting the number of
permits a resident can be issued would likely lack citizen support.
A citywide program would restrict non-permitted vehicles from parking on a
residential street for longer than 3 hours. This would limit the time residents can
have guests visit their home who have parked on the street. Guests who plan to
visit longer than 3 hours would require they drive to Public Works to obtain and
possibly pay for a “Guest” parking permit. Again, this would likely draw heavy
criticism.
There could be a significant number of parking violations issued to well meaning
residents that were unaware of the program or forgot to display their parking
sticker. This would result in a significant number of appeals for review.
A report by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission estimated 1.75 cars per
household in the year 2000 with that number expected to climb to 1.79 by 2030.
For the City of South San Francisco this would equate to issuing 10,000 or more
parking permits per year. This would be inconvenient for residents and require
additional staffing.
Permits would have to be issued over the counter or through an internet portal.
Internet registration of vehicles is currently being used on the Golden Gate
Bridge and would have to be researched. Implementing on-line permits would
not likely eliminate all additional permit staffing needs since a number of
residents will elect to obtain permits in person or require hands on assistance.
Based on research of other cities, the issuance and management of parking
permits would likely fall under Public Works. Due to the expected number of
residents who will be required to obtain parking permits, the City would have to
strongly consider hiring additional staff members to administer the program and
manage the permit process. Early estimates indicate one to two additional
administrative/clerical positions would be required to facilitate the issuance of the
parking permits to all residents of the City and renewals of parking permits on a
yearly basis.
An additional 4 parking enforcement officers would need to be hired to enforce
permit violations.
With the addition of at least 4 new parking enforcement officers, the department
would need at least 4 additional parking enforcement vehicles. Currently the
police garage is at full capacity and has no room for the addition of even one
parking enforcement vehicle.
All parking enforcement vehicles would have to b outfitted with license plate
recognition technology if on-line permit registration is implemented. This can be
a significant cost that would have to be covered by permit revenues.
During the BART survey, the officer issued 27 citations in a two week period.
During the same two week period an officer assigned to routine duties
(downtown/industrial area) wrote 175 citations, a difference of 85% more
citations written. The BART survey demonstrated far fewer parking citations will
be issued while the costs of paying for the officers and maintaining their vehicles
remain the same.
In order to balance out the lack of revenue generated through the enforcement of
a citywide parking permit program, the City would have to strongly consider
charging fees for every parking permit issued to subsidize the costs of the
additional resources needed to manage and enforce the program. Implementing
such a citywide program then mandating fees be paid can have an unfavorable
outcome for the City by community members who are used to free on-street
parking.
The City would be required to post proper signage on every street where
preferential parking is required. Signs would be required to be posted every
predetermined number of feet. For example the BART preferential parking area
consists of 19 streets. Within those 19 streets there are 42 signs that were
installed indicating the parking restrictions for non-permitted vehicles. Initially,
this would be a significant cost to the City, as well as, the cost to maintain the
signs in the long-term.
Recommendation:
It is the Police Department’s and Public Works Department’s opinion that such a
program would not be feasible and is not a viable option to limit the number of parking
complaints in the City. The City is considering implementing a downtown preferential
parking program to prevent intrusion from business customers parking in the nearby
residential areas. The “Downtown Management Study” results are expected by the end
of 2015. These results may provide additional information on the topic of considering a
citywide program. A citywide residential parking permit is not recommended at this time.
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Residential Parking Permit Program
Policy and Procedures
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
CONTENTS
Purpose Page 3
Residential Parking Permit Policies Pages 4‐5
Program Requirements Page 6
Procedures Page 7
Residential Parking Permits
Types of Permits
Eligible Exceptions for Parking Permit Sticker
Fee for Residential Parking Permits
Misuse of Residential Parking Permit
Fine Amount
Pages 9‐10
Process of Program Removal Page 11
Frequently Asked Questions Page 12
Drawbacks with ‘Residential Only’ Parking Page 14
Sample RPPP Request Form Page 15
Sample Neighborhood Petition Form Page 16
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PURPOSE
The City of South San Francisco is committed to preserving livable and attractive
neighborhoods. One issue that may cause deterioration of neighborhoods is the excessive
parking of non‐resident vehicles on residential streets for extended periods of time. A system
of preferential resident parking serves to reduce this strain on the residents of these
neighborhoods. The intent of this Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) is to allow
residents to park on‐street in their neighborhood while restricting long‐term parking by non‐
residents.
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT POLICIES
All residential parking permit programs shall follow a set of policies that are consistent from
one program area to the next. This includes program area limits, enforceable times, and
implementation practices.
The implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program does not guarantee
the availability of parking spaces on a public street, or within a specific
neighborhood. Because more parking permits may be issued than there are
available on‐street parking spaces, the program may create an environment of
natural competition for on‐street parking among neighborhood residents without
the influence of long‐term non‐resident parking.
The program allows for any resident or non‐resident to park on‐street during the
restricted hours for a maximum of 2‐hours unless a residential parking permit is
displayed. “No Parking”/”Permit Parking Only” zones may be permitted, when
appropriate, next to schools.
The Residential Parking Permit Program is intended for use in single family and
multi‐family neighborhood areas. The program is not intended for use in area or
streets where there is a mix of commercial and residential use. For the purpose of
this program, mixed‐use is defined as areas with both commercial and residential
land uses where shared use of existing on‐street parking is expected.
Program enforcement hours will be determined based on the type of parking impact
generator. This will provide for consistency among residential parking permit areas,
and simplify enforcement of the program times.
Unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Director or designee, parking
restrictions within residential parking permit areas must be consistent from corner
to corner on all streets to prevent “spill‐over” or shifting of an on‐street parking
problem to an adjacent non‐restricted area. Half block segments may be approved
by the Public Works Director.
Limits of the parking permit neighborhood will be determined based on the
potential of parked cars to overflow and impact adjacent streets. This will be done
through a collaborative process involving both the applicant and Public Works
traffic engineering staff. The final limits of the parking permit program area will be
determined by the Public Works Director, whose decision is final unless appealed.
Parking permit holders will be issued permits to park along any street within the
limits of their residential parking permit neighborhoods area.
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Parking permits will be issued to any car registered at an address within a permit
parking area.
Any work‐type commercial vehicle, displaying a commercial license plate, that is
actively performing work for a property within the limits of a residential parking
permit program zone, may park on‐street in front of the subject property without
the need for a residential parking permit, and will not be cited.
Parking permits are not intended for use at metered parking spaces within business
districts or retail areas. This includes the Downtown area.
For downtown residents, residential parking permits are not intended for use
within designated parking lots. Downtown parking permits area available for
purchase at the City Hall Finance Department counter or online at [TBD]. The Public
Works Department will create a separate overnight parking permit program for the
surface lots within the Downtown Parking District.
Vehicles displaying parking permits are subject to all other parking restrictions
including 24‐minute spaces, white passenger loading zones, yellow loading zones,
handicap spaces and red zones.
Displaying a residential parking permit does not exempt the vehicle from the City’s
ordinance which requires a car, parked within a public right of way, to be moved
every 72 hours.
To process a request for implementation of a residential parking permit program, a
parking impact generator must exist. This program is not intended to restrict or
limit the amount of residential vehicles that may park on‐street within a given
neighborhood.
Any parking permit may be revoked if used contrary to the provisions of this policy.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following are required to implement a residential parking permit program:
1. Parking Impact Generator Identification – A non‐residential Parking Impact Generator
must be identified that creates a parking overflow into the proposed residential parking
permit neighborhood. The parking impact generator may be a school, business,
commercial district or commercial use.
2. Determination of Parking Permit Program Zone – A parking utilization survey will be
used to set the boundaries of the residential parking permit program zone. The survey
will be conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, and be
on a day the community has identified as a typical problematic parking day. From the
parking survey, a map will be generated showing the level of on‐street parking. Street
segments will be identified showing >75% parking, between 65% ‐ 75% parking, and
<60% utilization of on‐street parking spaces. Staff will use this information to
determine the limits of the parking permit zone. Street segments having <60% parking
utilization will not be considered for inclusion in the parking permit zone. Other factors
may also be considered by staff including street topography and the potential for
parking creep directly adjacent to a new signed parking permit program area. Half
block segments may be approved by the Director of Public Works based on topography
or length of street, or if the parking utilization study shows that it is justified. The
decision of the Public Works Director is final.
3. Community Support – There are a number of optional tools that can be used to generate
neighborhood support for the implementation of a residential parking permit program.
These include:
A neighborhood meeting
Circulation of a resident petition
Submittal of Homeowners’ Association letters of support
These tools are optional and at the discretion of the applicant. It is ultimately the
responsibility of the applicant to generate sufficient community support that can be
demonstrated to the Director of Public Works through a survey. Staff will work with the
applicant to determine which options may be used to generate an adequate level of
support.
4. Neighborhood Survey – For staff to recommend approval for the residential permit
parking program to the Public Works Director, the neighborhood survey, distributed by
the City, must have 50% or more response rate, and a 67% support level from those
returning the survey.
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PROCEDURES
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Residential parking permit program development must be consistent with all policies as
defined above. The recommended procedures presented below provide for consistent parking
permit program development from one neighborhood to the next. Staff has the flexibility to
modify the following procedures when it is appropriate.
1. A residential permit parking program is requested by a South San Francisco resident
through the Public Works Administration Division. The application includes the
requested streets to be included in the residential parking permit area.
2. Through discussion with the applicant, day and time limits of the proposed program
will be identified. Days and times of enforcement will be established to reflect the
nature of the parking impact generator and to provide consistency and ease of
enforcement by our South San Francisco Police Department.
3. A neighborhood meeting is optional. The applicant may request a neighborhood
meeting to present the components of the Residential Parking Permit Program to the
requested neighborhood area.
4. A neighborhood petition is optional. The applicant may circulate a City provided
petition to provide outreach to the community or to demonstrate support for the
implementation of the residential parking permit program. Only one signature is
needed per dwelling unit. Each house, apartment or condominium will be considered a
dwelling unit.
5. A support letter from the area’s Homeowners’ Association is optional. The applicant
may demonstrate the support of their Homeowners’/Neighborhood Association (if one
exists) through the submittal of a letter of endorsement from that group. That letter of
support will be considered by the Public Works Director during deliberation of the
requested zone.
6. Staff will prepare a survey to determine resident support for the requested residential
parking permit area. The survey will be distributed by the City to all residents in the
proposed RPPP area.
7. The Public Works Director will approve or deny a request for a residential parking
permit area based on the preponderance of information gathered during the RPPP
evaluation process. The decision of the Director of Public Works is final unless appealed
to the Parking Place Commission.
8. If the request for permit parking is approved by the Director, staff will draft and mail a
letter to the residents within the proposed permit parking area to inform them of the
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public hearing results. The letter will also notify them of the new requirements for on‐
street parking within the parking permit program area.
9. Residents will have thirty (30) calendar days to appeal the decision of the Public Works
Director following mailing of the notification of Director action. Submitted appeals
shall:
a) Be in writing
b) Provide grounds for the appeal
c) Identify specific actions being appealed (parking time limits, hours of
enforcement, zone boundaries, etc.)
d) Include a recommended alternative action
e) Provide a petition of surrounding residents in support of the appeal action
Appeals will be heard by the Parking Place Commission at the next available meeting.
10. If the request for permit parking is denied or terminated, a second study of the same or
similar RPPP study area will not be conducted for a minimum of twelve months unless
there is a significant, identifiable change in parking characteristics as determined by the
Public Works Director. Subsequent studies of the same general study area will be
subject to the same requirements and procedures as the initial study process.
11. As the parking permits are valid for two years, a letter is sent out by staff every other
year notifying all residential parking permit holders of the need to renew the parking
permit before the end of the calendar year. Parking permits may be renewed in person
at the Corp Yard, or by the online permit.
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
Types of Permits
Residential Parking Permit Sticker – Parking permit stickers are issued to residents
within the RPPP area. These permits allow residents to park on the street during the
posted RPPP time restrictions.
Parking permits are issued as stickers to be affixed to the resident’s vehicle. The
residential permit is valid for two calendar years and is available from the Public
Works Department.
The number of permits that may be issued to either a single‐family household or a
multi‐family residence is unlimited. It is understood that a greater amount of
parking permits may be issued than there are available on‐street parking spaces.
This may create an environment of natural competition for on‐street parking
between neighborhood residents without the influence of long‐term non‐resident
parking.
Parking permits may be issued only for passenger non‐commercial and passenger
commercial (i.e., SUV’s, small pick‐up trucks, etc.) vehicles registered to residents
residing within the residential parking permit area. Vehicles defined as oversized by
the such as commercial trucks, boat trailers, RV’s (camping trailers, motor homes,
etc.), trailers and work‐type commercial vehicles, including taxis and limousines, are
not eligible for residential parking permits through the residential parking permit
program.
The resident is responsible for acquiring a new permit by the first day of the new
two‐year permit cycle year (January 1). There is typically a 30‐day grace period at
the beginning of the two‐year permit cycle during which the Police Department will
issue warnings. No other grace period (i.e., new resident to area, new car, etc.) is
available during the two‐year parking permit cycle.
The requirements to obtain a parking permit as a resident are:
o A completed application form in the residents’ name and address.
o A current DMV vehicle registration for each vehicle the applicant is
requesting a parking permit.
o Proof of residency/ownership in the residents/owners name reflecting the
permit address in the permit area. Acceptable proof of residency shall be a
driver’s license, the vehicle registration, a utility bill, car insurance policy,
lease agreement or a preprinted personal check with the resident’s name and
address.
Visitor Parking Permits – Visitor permits are issued to residents within the RPPP area for
use by short‐term guests so they may park on the street with the same parking rights as a
resident of the RPPP area.
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Household visitor permits are issued as rear view mirror hangers, and must be displayed
from the rear view mirror to be valid. Household visitor parking permit hangers are
transferable, and may be placed on any vehicle that would be eligible to use a parking
permit sticker.
Any residence, either single‐family or multi‐family, eligible to obtain a residential parking
permit may obtain a household visitor parking permit hanger. Only one (1) visitor parking
permit hanger may be issued per household. Lost or damaged visitor permits may be
replaced at the discretion of City Staff. This household visitor parking permit is valid for the
same two‐years as a permanent resident parking permit. This household visitor parking
permit is only intended to be used by visitors. Use of the household visitor parking permit
by a resident is not permitted, and may result in the issuance of a citation and/or
confiscation of the visitor permit.
Eligible Exception for a Parking Permit Sticker
Company Cars – A residential parking permit sticker may be issued for residents who have
company cars as their primary transportation vehicle. To obtain a permit, the person must
be a legal resident within the residential permit parking area who has a motor vehicle for
his/her exclusive use and under his/her control where said motor vehicle is registered
to his/her employer and he/she presents a valid employee identification card or other
proof of employment that is acceptable to the City.
Leased Cars – A residential parking permit sticker may be issued for a resident who has
leased a car. To obtain a permit, the person must be a legal resident within the residential
permit parking area who has a motor vehicle registered to a vehicle‐leasing company.
Fee for Residential Parking Permits There will be a fee of $25 for the issuance of any
residential parking permit.
Misuse of Parking Permit
Any person selling, fraudulently using, reproducing or mutilating a parking permit issued
in conjunction with the residential parking permit program shall be guilty of an infraction
and shall be subject to a citation for each offense and the forfeiture of all permits in conflict,
or such other fine or penalty as the City Council may set by ordinance.
Fine Amount
The fine for violation of the Residential Parking Permit Program regulations is set within
the City’s Master Fee Schedule.
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PROCESS OF PROGRAM REMOVAL
The process to remove a residential parking permit program is similar to a program
development. The procedures presented below provide for consistent parking permit program
removal.
1. A RPPP area, or part thereof, may be removed from the permit parking program by
the Public Works Director pursuant to:
A valid request from the affected residential parking permit neighborhood,
and a City provided petition from that neighborhood indicating support from
at least 67% of respondents in the area wishing to be removed from the
RPPP.
A determination by the Public Works Director that removal from the RPPP is
either in the community interest, or is in the interest of public safety.
2. Once the petition for removal is received by staff, a survey of the area is prepared
and distributed to the neighborhood. Similar to the program development process,
50% of the residents surveyed within the area requesting removal from the RPPP
must respond, and of those responding 67% must support removal from the permit
program for staff to recommend removal of the program to the Public Works
Director.
3. If the survey is successful, the Public Works Director will review the request and
make a determination regarding removal of the parking permit area. The affected
neighborhood is notified of the Director’s determination. The action of the Director
can be appealed to the Parking Place Commission. The appeal must be submitted
within 30 days of the Director’s determination. Information required as part of the
appeal shall be as described for appeal of a new parking permit area request.
4. If the request for removal is approved by the Public Works Director, the
neighborhood is notified of the decision, and the RPPP signs are removed following
the 30 day appeal period. There shall be no cost to the residents associated with
removing an area from the RPPP.
5. If an existing RPPP area is revoked, any request for reinstatement shall be subject to
the same process as that of a new RPPP area, and if approved the neighborhood
shall be assessed the total cost of all related staff activities including permit printing
costs, distribution cost and all resigning costs.
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP)?
The City of South San Francisco will implement a residential permit parking program as a
remedy for neighborhoods that are impacted by long‐term on‐street overflow parking from
sources (called parking impact generators) outside the neighborhood. These parking
impact generators include some high schools, business complexes and commercial areas.
This program is intended to deter long‐term on‐street parking; however short‐term 2‐hour
parking will be permitted within any RPPP area for non‐permitted vehicles.
Implementation of a RPPP area is a way to give residents of a designated area a better
chance to park near their homes. It is not intended to designate a specific parking space
along a property frontage. An RPPP area involves the posting of parking time limits or
parking restrictions from which local residents are exempt if a valid permit is properly
displayed within their vehicle. Residents within an approved parking permit neighborhood
may obtain a parking permit to display on their car that will allow them to park for more
than two hours along their neighborhood street. Any car registered to an address within a
permit parking neighborhood is eligible to utilize a parking permit. The number of parking
permits issued per property is unlimited.
Where are RPPP areas allowed?
Residential Parking Permit Programs are allowed within residential neighborhoods whose
on‐street parking ability is impacted by parked cars from non‐residents, or parking impact
generators.
Why is a policy and procedures document necessary?
The purpose of this document is twofold. The first reason to create a policy and procedures
document is so that all parking programs are consistent. For a residential permit parking
program to be effective it is essential that it can be enforced. One factor that increases the
ability for the Police Department to enforce parking restrictions in an area is program
consistency. Programs should be consistent from one area to another within the City.
Secondly, this document serves as a tool to establish criteria and process expectations for
both staff and the community while helping to define a collaborative process.
Are residents who live in a RPPP area required to obtain parking permits?
Obtaining a parking permit is purely optional. You may decide to obtain a parking permit
which will allow you to park on the street during restricted hours, or you may decide not to
obtain a parking permit and be subject to the on‐street parking restrictions of the street.
How long does it take to establish a new RPPP area?
It can take several months to establish a new area. Depending on the size of the impacted
area, the overall process from initial request to sign installation could take eight to twelve
months or longer.
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Can I use my parking permit to park in any of the posted RPPP neighborhoods?
Each parking permit issued will be for a specific RPPP neighborhood or area. With the
appropriate parking permit, you may park within the boundaries of that specific RPPP area
only. Parking for a period of time greater than that posted, in an area other than that
designated by your parking permit, may result in your vehicle receiving a citation. The
RPPP cannot guarantee or reserve the permit holder a parking space within a designated
residential parking permit program area.
How are the restrictions enforced?
The Police Department will issue citations to vehicles that are in violation of the parking
restrictions. Enforcement is made by routine police patrols or by calling the Police
Department at (650) 877‐8900.
Can a RPPP be abolished once an area has been created?
A RPPP may be removed per the program elimination process identified in the RPPP Policy
and Procedures document. The City is notified of the request, a petition is circulated, a
survey is distributed, a public hearing is held and if successful, the signs are removed.
If you have questions or area interested in a Residential Parking Permit Program, please
call Public Works at (650) 877‐8550.
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NEIGHBORHOOD DRAWBACKS ASSOCIATED WITH
‘RESIDENT ONLY’ PARKING
Although there are many advantages associated with a RPPP, the City would like to point
out some of the disadvantages. Please read the following information carefully while
considering the impacts of implementing a Residential Parking Permit Program in your
neighborhood.
1. The implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program does not guarantee
the availability of parking spaces on a public street, or within a specific
neighborhood. The program creates an environment of natural competition for on‐
street parking between neighborhood residents without the influence of long‐term
non‐resident parking.
2. Creating a new RPPP area can take several months and requires a review by the
Public Works Director, and possibly the Parking Place Commission and City Council
adoption. Other alternatives to the neighborhood issue may be implemented much
quicker.
3. A city survey must illustrate support by at least 67% of the residents responding
within the proposed area. Sixty‐seven percent of the responding residents can
impose their parking desire on the other 33% of residents.
4. A parking impact generator must exist. Many neighborhoods do not qualify.
5. If you have guests that wish to stay for longer than two hours and park on the street,
you must obtain a visitor parking permit for the vehicle of your quest.
6. If you or your guest park in the street for longer than two hours without a permit,
the Police Department will issue a parking citation.
7. A residential parking permit program can be imposing to a neighborhood and create
a lot of inconvenience. These drawbacks must be weighed with the potential
benefits when considering the implementation of a program that would restrict
outside parking influences from your neighborhood.
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM REQUEST FORM
The purpose of this form is to enable neighborhoods to request the initiation of a Residential Parking Permit
Program in accordance with the City of South San Francisco’s adopted Residential Parking Permit Program Policy
and Procedures. This form must be filled out in its entirety and submitted with any request to: The City of South
San Francisco, Public Works Department, 550 No. Canal Street, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Feel free to attach additional sheets containing pictures, maps, or additional text if the space provided is
insufficient.
1. Requesting Individual’s Contact Information
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email (optional): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Please describe the nature of the overflow parking program in your neighborhood. What streets in
your neighborhood do you feel are affected by overflow parking?
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3. Can you identify a parking impact generator that is the cause of overflow parking in the
neighborhood? Are there any facilities (churches, schools, shopping centers, etc.) near this location
that generate a high concentration of vehicle and pedestrian traffic?
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4. Please describe how a Residential Parking Permit Program will be able to eliminate or reduce
overflow parking impacting the neighborhood:
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5. Is there neighborhood support for submittal of this Residential Parking Permit Program application?
Have you contacted you HOA/Neighborhood Association?
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NEIGHBORHOOD PETITION FORM FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING
City of South San Francisco
THE UNDERSIGNED BELOW AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. All persons signing this petition do hereby certify that they reside on the following street, which being
considered for 2‐hour residential permit parking: ____________________________________________________ (Street Name)
2. All persons signing this petition do hereby agree that the following contact person(s) represent the
neighborhood as facilitator(s) between the neighborhood residents and City of South San Francisco staff in
matters pertaining to this request:
Name: _______________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone#_______________________
Name: _______________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone#_______________________
Name: _______________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone#_______________________
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