The City of Ballarat has announced its Smarter Parking Plan will be implemented in coming weeks and months.
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According to a press release by the council this evening, Lyons Street North residents will be getting letters soon advising of the changes, to be followed by other streets in Zone 2, bounded by Ripon, Eyre, Princes, and Mill and Seymour streets.
As the roll-out continues in the traditional busy fringe CBD zone, council will offer residents a first free street parking permit, a second one in some cases and a third one at $100 fee but only if they meet the criteria.
According to council's release:
Each Zone 2 street will have free parking, but there will be a mixture of time restricted and all-day car parks.
Residents will have a week to register any concerns, which will be followed by a meeting with City of Ballarat parking staff if required to address any issues.
Once this has been completed, new parking signs will start to be erected in the street within four weeks.
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This will occur on a staggered street-by-street basis across Zone 2 until it has all been completed.
Residents will receive a free Residential Parking Permit which will allow them to park free in any parking space near their house, except for bus zones, loading bays and no stopping zones.
Some households will qualify for a second free permit, based on a number of factors including access to off-street parking, a driveway or a driveway crossover.
A third permit may be issued subject to strict criteria but will cost $100 annually.
All current permits will be cancelled and a three-month grace period from July 1 provided for new permits to be issued.