Title
(CONTINUED FROM AUG. 30, 2017) - Amend Phoenix City Code Section 36-157.3 to Add Area 29 to Residential Parking Permit Ordinance (Ordinance G-6348)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Section 36-157.3 of the Phoenix City Code to add Area 29 to the Residential Parking Permit Ordinance. Area 29 is generally bounded by 7th Street to the east, 3rd Street to the west, Weldon Avenue to the north, and Osborn Road to the south.
Report
Summary
Residents in this proposed area reported that parking by non-resident vehicles is negatively impacting their neighborhood and requested relief in accordance with residential parking permit provisions outlined in Chapter 36 of the City Code. The neighborhood is adjacent to businesses and restaurants along 7th Street near Osborn Road. A parking study was conducted and confirmed non-resident (intruder) parking to be an issue in this neighborhood.
Subsequently, the Street Transportation Department received separate requests and a petition from residents in the area to install Residential Parking Permit signs on their streets. Designation of Area 29 as a Residential Parking Permit area will restrict parking on weekdays, Monday through Friday, at all times.
Financial Impact
The cost to implement Area 29 as a residential parking permit area is approximately $500 which includes the cost to fabricate and install signs. 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 residents in the newly designated area. Annual costs of resident and visitor permits are $10 and $5 per vehicle, respectively.
Public Outreach
The Street Transportation, Police, and Neighborhood Services departments conducted a meeting on March 11, 2017 to provide residents with options related to parking restrictions. Approximately 200 households were notified of the meeting and representatives from area businesses were invited to attend. More than 30 residents attended the meeting. Street Transportation staff also met with local businesses to notify them of the residents' requests to establish a Residential Permit Parking Area.
If Area 29 is approved by City Council, all affected households will be notified by mail and with door hanger fliers prior to installing Residential Parking Permit signs. Residents will be advised on how to obtain resident and visitor parking permits.
Location
Area 29 is generally bounded by 7th Street to the east, 3rd Street to the west, Weldon Avenue to the north, and Osborn Road to the south (Attachment A).
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.