Residents' Parking Scheme

Resident parking permits are allocated on a first-come first-served basis, at a maximum rate of one permit per residential unit. All permits are available to be re-allocated each year. There is no over allocation of spaces.

Conditions of residents parking permits

An applicant must:

• Reside in the Inner City Residential Zone of the proposed Dunedin City Second Generation District Plan (notified Sept 2015).
• Live in a lawfully established ‘residential unit’¹
• Own the motor vehicle² to which the permit will apply (see below for proof of ownership information requirements).
• Live at a property that has no off-street parking of any kind (e.g. garages, driveways and carports).
  • Permits are allocated based on the residence’s available off-street parking no matter how this is used. In most instances a vehicle entrance has been installed to support off-street parking, which reduces available parking on the street.
• If there is more than one residential unit on a site, parking is calculated per residential unit e.g. If there are three residential units and two off-street parking spaces on a site, the three residential units may be eligible for one resident parking permit.

¹ ‘Residential unit’ means any building, or part of building, that is capable of being used as a self-contained residence with sleeping, cooking, bathing, and toilet facilities.

² Motor vehicle must be within the standard vehicle dimensions set in the Dunedin Second Generation District Plan (no larger than 4.9m x 1.77m).

Residents parking permits

• Cannot be transferred to another individual or vehicle.
• Do not guarantee a parking space.
• Do not provide you with an exemption from parking statute or bylaws.
• Do not authorise you to arrange for other vehicles to be towed.
• Are not to be used for business purposes.
• Are only valid in the residential parking area(s) specified.
• Motor vehicles must be registered, licensed and warranted; a permit does not exempt you from that responsibility.
• We may carry out a site inspection and investigation before approving an application. We may also consult with other DCC departments to verify any information you have provided.

Additional permits

A second permit may be issued at the discretion of the Transport Regulation Team for applicants who hold a CCS mobility parking permit.

Replacement permits

If a new permit is required because a vehicle has been sold or disposed of, a replacement permit will be issued at a cost (see residents parking fees). The old permit (or even part of the old permit) must be presented to the DCC Customer Services Agency. Replacement permits will be processed, an invoice and the permit will be posted to the applicant’s address.

Refunds

If you move during the year, you can apply for a partial refund up to 31^st March. The old permit (or even part of the old permit) must be presented to the DCC Customer Services Agency before a refund can be issued.

How to apply

You need to fill out an application form, supply proof of residency* and proof of vehicle ownership. If the vehicle does not belong to you, a letter must be provided from the registered owner allowing you use of the vehicle.

* Proof of residency:

Owners: A computer generated bill or statement that is not more than two months old and clearly shows your name and full residential address.

Note: Rates statements are considered proof of ownership, but not residency and are therefore not accepted.

Tenants: If you are a tenant, you must provide confirmation of your residency. This must be a current signed copy of your tenancy agreement (it must have your name listed), or a recent letter from the property owner or agent.

When you have your permit

Permits are to be displayed on the rear window in the bottom right corner.

A vehicle may not park in a residential parking area if a permit is not displayed or is incorrectly displayed. You must not park in the residential parking area until you have received your permit and displayed it correctly. We may revoke your permit if you contravene the conditions of use or are found to have supplied false information. You also need to remember to follow all parking regulations and bylaws.

How long does the permit last for?

Permits are valid for a maximum of 12 months between 1^st July and 30^th June. Applications are processed for each new permit year from 1^st June. Annual permits expire on 30^th June each calendar year. Applicants must re-apply each year for a new permit. There are no automatic renewals.

There are three options for permit time-frames:

1. Annual application (from 1^st July) – valid to 30^th June the following year
2. July application – 6 months only – valid to 31^st December
3. January application – 6 months only – valid to 30^th June

Residents parking fees

You will be notified by the Transport Regulation Team on the outcome of your application. If approved, a letter will be provided with information and an invoice for the permit fee. You need to pay the fee within 10 days of notification that your application has been successful. Do not send the fee with your application. If not paid within this time, your application will be cancelled, and the process will start again.

• If a resident car park isn't being used, what will happen to it?

  If resident car parking spaces have been unallocated for more than 12 months, we may change the parking restriction so it can be better utilised.

• What if I have more than one vehicle?

  The resident parking scheme is aimed to assist residents with no off-street parking who live in the Inner-City Residential Zone. It’s not intended to provide for all of a household’s potential parking needs. We will not allocate additional permits.

• What if my garage is too small for my vehicle, or used for a different purpose?

  While we appreciate some garages may not fit all vehicle types, a garage is a type of off-street park. To have access to a garage, a drop in the kerb is required outside the property, which removes an available on-street parking space. We will not approve an application where a property has a garage, even if the garage is too small for your vehicle, or if the garage is used for purposes other than storing vehicles.

• What if my landlord is using the garage?

  We encourage potential tenants to check the availability of parking before moving into a residence. While we appreciate that sometimes garages can have other purposes than storing vehicles, unfortunately, a garage and the required dropped kerb vehicle entrance removes an available on-street park. We will not approve an application where a property has a garage, carport or other off-street parking.

• My neighbour has a garage but also has a residential parking permit, why can't I have one?

  Previously, there were some exceptions made for resident parking permits. Exceptions are no longer being made for properties that have off-street parking available except where specified in the policy.

• Will I always be able to renew my car park?

  There are no automatic renewals. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to apply for a renewal of their permit each year and supply all the required documentation. We do not send reminders for upcoming expiration of permits.

  To keep the scheme fair, all spaces are available for reallocation each year and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Why is it only the Inner-City Residential Zone? 

  This is typically the area with the most significant parking pressure for residents. To help ensure there is fair allocation of parking, we have nominated some specific locations for resident only parking.

• The car parks aren't being used, why has my application been declined?

  If your application has been declined, then you do not meet our criteria. Check below to see if any of these apply to you:

  • Do you have a garage or an off-street park?
  • Does someone else in your residence already have a parking permit?
  • Do you live in the Inner-City Residential Zone?