TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Establishment of a new Permit Parking Opportunity Area
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2. SUMMARY
In response to resident concerns, City Traffic Commission approved a “No Parking” zone along a portion of Canal Street north of Meats Avenue. As a companion measure to address potential parking displacement associated with the parking restriction, a permit parking “opportunity area” is being proposed. If established, residents of the affected neighborhood will be able to opt in to permit parking on a block-by-block basis when they perceive a need.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the establishment of Permit Parking Opportunity Area “7.”
Adopt Resolution No. 11725. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a revised master Resolution of designated permit parking areas and established permit parking opportunity areas within the City of Orange.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
At their October 14, 2026, meeting, the City Traffic Commission (CTC) voted 5-0 to restrict parking on both sides of Canal Street between Meats Avenue and a point 120 feet north of Glendora Street. While this restriction was initiated in response to resident concerns, parking displacement into the adjacent neighborhood is a potential unintended consequence.
To address the concern over parking displacement, the City’s Municipal Code and Neighborhood Permit Parking Program (NPPP) allow for the creation of city-defined permit parking zones (opportunity areas) in areas with high parking demand potential, within which residents can opt into. Such city-defined opportunity areas do not require an application fee or parking study and only require a 55% petition support rate as part of the implementation criteria.
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