HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Councilmember Requested for Residential Permit Parking Program – Alternative Permit Format Evaluation CITY OFSANTAANA
Council member-Requested Item Report
DATE
July 7, 2026
TOPIC
Residential Permit Parking Program — Alternative Permit Format Evaluation
COUNCILMEMBER-REQUESTED ITEM TITLE
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential
Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a
Vehicle's Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition
DISCUSSION
The City's Residential Permit Parking Program currently requires residents to affix parking
permit stickers to their vehicles. While effective for identifying authorized vehicles, the current
system creates privacy and safety concerns by visibly identifying vehicles associated with
specific residential permit parking districts.
Additionally, residents have expressed concerns regarding the appearance of
permanent decals on their vehicles and the inconvenience associated with transferring
permits when vehicles are sold, replaced, or temporarily unavailable.
A hanging placard system, like disabled parking placards, provides a practical and
resident-friendly alternative while maintaining the City's ability to enforce permit parking
regulations. Such a system eliminates the need for permanent vehicle decals, allows
permits to be easily transferred between vehicles when appropriate, and improves the
overall appearance of participating vehicles without compromising enforcement.
This approach has already been implemented successfully by neighboring jurisdictions.
The City of Orange utilizes a residential permit parking program that issues hanging
placards to residents rather than requiring permanent vehicle decals. The program has
operated effectively while continuing to support parking enforcement, and the city also
administers permit registration and renewals through an established online system,
demonstrating that a placard-based program is both practical and manageable.
Adopting a similar model would align the city with a proven regional practice while
providing residents with greater flexibility and convenience.
Upon Council direction, the City Manager shall take the necessary steps to transition
the Residential Permit Parking Program from adhesive vehicle stickers to a hanging
placard system, including updating administrative procedures, coordinating
enforcement, and preparing any Municipal Code amendments necessary to implement
CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK
Sonia R. Carvalho Alvaro Nunez Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA-P.O. BOX 1988, M31 -SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702
TELEPHONE(714)647-6900-FAX(714)647-6954-www.santa-ana.org
the new permit format. Staff shall return to the City Council only as needed to approve
any required ordinance amendments or other actions necessary to complete
implementation.
SUBMITTED BY
Mayor Pro Tern David Penaloza
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TELEPHONE(714)647-6900-FAX(714)647-6954-www.santa-ana.org
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CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK
Sonia R. Carvalho Alvaro Nunez Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA-P.O. BOX 1988, M31 -SANTA ANA,CALIFORNIA 92702
TELEPHONE(714)647-6900-FAX(714)647-6954-www.santa-ana.org