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Notice/Advertisement Title: Permit Parking Rules and Regulations
Contact Name: Amanda Ford
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6460
Contact Email Address: aaford@columbus.gov
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I. PURPOSE
The Division of Mobility and Parking Services is committed to providing safe, equitable and predictable mobility and parking options for all residents, guest and visitors in the City of Columbus. We aim to increase mobility choices, manage congestion and facilitate access to goods and services in a city experiencing enormous growth.
The purpose of these rules and regulations is to establish procedures for virtual Permit Parking. The goal of the permit program is to prioritize neighborhood parking, manage the demand for on-street parking created by commercial attractions, promote retail patronage, encourage the use of alternate forms of transportation, and manage congestion in and around Permit Parking Zones.
II. AUTHORITY
A. Pursuant to the authority granted under Section 2105.21 of the Columbus City Codes, as amended, the Director of Public Service hereby adopts, establishes, and publishes these rules and regulations to be effective at the earliest time allowed by law.
B. These rules and regulations supersede all previously promulgated rules and regulations for the permit parking program.
III. DEFINITIONS
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in these rules and regulations, shall have the meanings ascribed to them, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A. Business Permit means a permit, obtained from the Department, designated for a specific Permit Parking Zone and linked to a license plate number that gives a business owner, manager, or employee permission to park legally, exempt from the posted restriction, within the designated Permit Parking Zone
B. Department means the City of Columbus Department of Public Service.
C. Director means the Director of the Department of Public Service, or designee.
D. Guest Permit me...
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