Title
Amend Phoenix City Code Section 36-157.3 to Add Area 32 to the Residential Parking Permit Ordinance (Ordinance G-7311) - Districts 3 & 6
Description
Request to amend Phoenix City Code, Chapter 36, Article XI, Section 36-157.3, to add Area 32 to the Residential Parking Permit Ordinance. Area 32 is a residential area near Central Avenue and Butler Drive, generally bounded by Las Palmaritas Drive on the south, 3rd Avenue on the west, Alice Avenue on the north, and 3rd Street on the east.
Report
Summary
Residents in this area reported that parking by non-resident vehicles is negatively impacting their neighborhood and requested relief in accordance with Residential Parking Permit (RPP) provisions outlined in Chapter 36 of the City Code. The area is divided by Central Avenue near Butler Drive. The area west of Central Avenue is generally bounded by Las Palmaritas Drive on the south, 3rd Avenue on the west, Diana Avenue on the north, and Central Avenue on the east. The area east of Central Avenue is generally bounded by Ruth Avenue on the south, Central Avenue on the west, Alice Avenue on the north, and 3rd Street on the east (Attachment A).
The Street Transportation Department conducted a parking study and confirmed the number of parked vehicles approached the legal on-street parking capacity, and the number of parked vehicles was comprised of vehicles not registered to persons residing in the area, resulting in unreasonable burdens on area residents attempting to gain access to their residences. Designation of RPP Area 32 will restrict parking, requiring a permit at all times, and will help to alleviate traffic congestion, illegal parking, and hazards to pedestrians.
Financial Impact
The cost to implement Area 32 as an RPP area is approximately $5,000, including sign fabrication and installation. Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department's operating budget. The cost is expected to be offset over the duration of the program by the permit fees collected from the residents in the newly designated area. Annual costs of resident and visitor permits are $10 and $5 per vehicle, respectively.
Public Outreach
Street Transportation Department staff have spoken with several residents of the neighborhood to discuss traffic and parking issues beginning in early 2024. Those conversations focused on their parking concerns and the programs the City has to address non-resident parking. If Area 32 is approved by City Council, Street Transportation Department staff will work with adjacent property owners in advancing the RPP petition process for each street added to Area 32. All affected households will be notified by mail and with door hanger fliers prior to installing RPP signs. Residents will be advised on how to obtain resident and visitor parking permits.
Location
Area 32 is generally bounded by Las Palmaritas Drive on the south, 3rd Avenue on the west, Alice Avenue on the north, and 3rd Street on the east.
Council Districts: 3 and 6
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.