Parking management (стр. 4 )

Any on-street loading zones should be spread out rather than centralised to ensure appropriate usage and convenience. Locations may be influenced by different types of businesses and differing demands.

Subject to the operation of clearways, loading of goods is encouraged before 9:00am (Mon-Fri). This will reduce the number of loading zones required therefore allowing more general parking for customers. Unless specifically required, loading zones will not be established on weekends.

The number and location of loading zones should be assessed in association with local businesses and courier/delivery businesses to understand specific needs of each centre.

An assessment of available off-street loading opportunities, the ability for these facilities to be shared and the convenience of these facilities is important to determine what on-street provisions are necessary to supplement specific off-street allocations.

6.2 Loading Zone Time Restrictions

Loading zones will generally be restricted to 30 minutes. In some circumstances a general 15 minute parking restriction may be more appropriate.

7. Work Zones

A work zone is a temporary zone outside a building site. It is commonly used when building works are occurring in a congested parking area, and they are commonly placed outside the property being constructed.

7.1 Work zone Fees

·  See Appendix 1

8. Sensors & Fee Parking

8.1 In-ground Parking Sensors

The introduction of in-ground parking sensors may be considered when occupancy surveys dictate parking demand is high, or in areas Council wishes to capture data on parking occupancy and the duration of stay.

Parking sensors may be installed in certain on-street time-restricted bays, loading zones, disabled bays and off-street car parks.

In areas of high parking demand, parking sensors will assess the occupancy rates over the course of three to six months. After this time a decision will be made as to the viability of implementing fee parking at the location.

In general, sensors will be installed in:

·  Disabled zones

·  Loading zones

·  Permit zones

·  Paid parking zones

·  Car share zones

Higher preference will be given to sites where there is:

·  A history of high parking occupancy such as Sydney Road and Lygon Street,

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·  Time limit restrictions,

·  Off-street car parking.

8.2 Fee Parking

Fee parking may be considered in cases where turnover is insufficient and the reduction in time-restricted parking is not appropriate (e. g. where a one hour time restriction outside a cafe has not resulted in the required turnover, and further time reductions would mean people don’t have time to eat at the cafe).

Fee parking will be considered in shopping strips and off-street car parks where there is high demand for parking and a need to create turnover. Parking is generally considered full when occupancy is above 85%, due to vehicles circulating and searching for available parking bays, creating further congestion.

Fee parking needs to be economically and socially sustainable for the shopping strip, customers and traders. The appropriate parking fee will be determined for each location, with an aim of achieving 85% occupancy. Council’s Local Laws department will also be consulted when assessing locations for fee parking.

It should be noted that due to the nature of fee parking, surrounding areas can be affected by parking overspill and restrictions will be required in these areas to protect the amenity of nearby residents. Given the impacts fee parking can have on an area, Council will review the success of the fee parking after 6 months of its introduction.

A number of off-street car parks are leased from or to other parties and these quite often have clauses regarding enforcement and agreements from the other party may be required before modification of parking restrictions and/or fee parking.

Fee parking may be varied according to the time of day and where occupancy levels dictate. Ultimately Council is aiming to have well utilised (~85% occupancy) parking bays and parking restrictions should be adapted to meet this level. Existing parking meters installed prior to the adoption of this policy are to remain in place.

Fee parking will be considered in both on-street and off-street car parks where:

·  There is ³85% occupancy for 5 or more hours per day for an area of greater than 100 spaces

·  After in-ground sensors have been installed in the area to better gauge occupancy and turnover levels

·  Other parking restrictions have not addressed the issue

9. Decision making for Parking Management changes

An internal Parking Committee will consider a change to on-street parking when requested. The committee comprises the Director City Infrastructure, Manager Strategic Transport and Property and the Transport Coordinator.

Transport engineers will advise/define the reported issue or request for change. They will provide clarity on any problems through assessing the particular location at different time intervals and days of the week, and investigate possible causes for the problem.

In order to investigate the reported issue(s), the Committee will verify the problem, identify causes, and review the following factors:

(a)  Records of previous complaints to determine if the issue has been an ongoing problem, been dealt with previously or is in conflict with other requests

(b)  Current restrictions in the immediate vicinity

(c)  Land uses adjacent to and along the street

(d)  Parking enforcement observations and trends in infringement notices in the street

(e)  Specific uses that include vulnerable road users e. g. schools, childcare centres, hospitals, aged care centres

(f)  Assessment of current level of utilisation

(g)  Neighbouring car parks, their capacity and utilisation

(h)  Locality of public transport stops and facilities

(i)  Major parking generators (e. g. restaurants/sports facilities/reception centres)

(j)  Planning permit conditions relating to multi-unit and new developments

(k)  Existing loading and unloading facilities

(l)  Parking sign locations and street lighting

10.  Parking Management Permit Conditions

10.1 Permit Lost/Damaged/Stolen

·  Replacement permits for lost or damaged permits, or any other changes to the details supplied in the original approved application form will be issued at the discretion of the Authorised Officer. This is subjected to a Statutory Declaration being lodged and receipted with Council’s Local Law Support Unit and the payment of an administration fee will apply (see fee schedule in Appendix 1).

·  In the case where the vehicle containing the permit is stolen and the resident can produce a police report, no replacement fee will be charged.

10.2 Appeals

Any person may lodge an appeal against a decision made by an Authorised Officer in writing within 30 days of the decision being made. Appeals must be forwarded to:

Manager Civic Safety and Amenity

Moreland City Council

Locked Bag 10

Moreland VIC 3058

10.3 Resident & Visitor Permit Conditions

·  Residential parking permits must be displayed on the inside, lower left hand corner of the front windscreen in clear view.

·  Visitor parking permits must be displayed on the car dashboard, with the date/month/year panels visible and appropriate dates scratched off.

·  A parking permit not displayed as described above is invalid and any Parking Infringement Notices issued will not be withdrawn.

·  The parking permit will EXEMPT a car from the green parking restrictions only (e. g. 1 hour, 2 hour, 1P, 2P, etc.) in the nominated street and permit zones.

·  The parking permit is not valid in any red-signed areas or other restricted areas described in Road Rules Victoria 1999 (e. g. No Standing, No Stopping, Loading Zone, No Parking.)

·  The safe custody of the parking permit is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

·  Parking permits will not be issued and are not valid for any main arterial road (e. g. Sydney Road, Lygon Street, Bell Street, Nicholson Street, Holmes Street, Pascoe Vale Road) or shopping strip areas (eg. Devon Road, West Street, Bonwick Street, Anderson Road, Derby Street) in the municipality.

·  Residential and visitor parking permits are not valid in Council operated off-street car parks or metered areas.

·  The parking permit does not guarantee parking will be available

·  An Authorised Officer may refuse the application if the application does not meet the conditions specified or the information is found to be fraudulent, misleading or any details supplied are found to be incorrect.

·  The use of parking spaces in streets for which parking permits apply may be suspended by members of the Police Force or by Authorised Council Officers.

·  Council must be notified if the vehicle is sold or otherwise disposed of, if the owner moves from the municipality, and in both cases the permit must be removed from the vehicle. The previous permit will be cancelled and no refund will be given.

10.4  Business Permit Conditions

·  The parking permit must be displayed on the inside, lower left hand corner of the front windscreen in clear view.

·  A parking permit not displayed as described above is invalid and any Parking Infringement Notices issued will not be withdrawn.

·  The parking permit is only valid while the applicant operates a business at the address shown on the approved application form.

·  The parking permit is only valid in specified business parking permit zones.

·  The safe custody of the parking permit is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

·  Parking permits will not be issued and are not valid for any main arterial road (Sydney Road, Lygon Street, Bell Street, Nicholson Street, Holmes Street, Pascoe Vale Road) or shopping strip area (Devon Road, West Street, Bonwick Street, Anderson Road, Derby Street) in the municipality.