The more sharp-eyed among you may have noticed the inclusion of a new link in our navigation bar.  The SeeClickFix Tracking link will take you to a gadget provided by SeeClickFix.  The gadget identifies open, acknowledged, and closed items in our service area, as reported through SeeClickFix.  Alerts posted through SeeClickFix are monitored by several city agencies, including Philly 311 and the office of Councilman Curtis Jones.

Below is a DRAFT proposal of the Permit Parking rules we are seeking to implement.  Please review the below carefully.  If you wish to provide comments, you may do so on this page SO LONG AS THE DISCUSSION REMAINS POLITE.  If people begin to abuse civility, comments will be turned off.  If you wish to vote on the proposal, you must be an active, paid member of the civic as of March 1, 2010 and must be present at the April 5th, 2010 meeting for the actual vote.

The borders for this initial parking permit plan is as follows:

This area will also include streets that do not require a permit. 

Please see map at the end to see the area to be covered at this time.  

The borders were determined by the feedback from the surveys.  Other areas of the civic are not being included at this time because of low or no feedback for those areas. Additional areas can be added later if interest and need increases.

The number of annual permits per residency is limited to 3.

If the residency is part of a condominium or apartment complex (more than three units) then the residency is only able to acquire one permit. Apartment complexes and condominiums with more than 10 units are not able to request permits through this program.

Homes with a garage or off-street parking spaces are only able to acquire one parking permit.

Houses with handicap parking are able to acquire permit parking based on the above criteria.

Permits cannot be acquired by a business for their employees or patrons.

Permits are not transferable.

Permits will not be issued to any vehicle with one or more outstanding parking citations within the city of Philadelphia.

Special permits are available for caregivers. Definition of a caregiver is an individual who provides health care or other related essential services on a regular basis for the resident applicant. 

Special permits are given to emergency contractors when the contractor holds a Pennsylvania Contractor’s license for a trade related to the service (electrical, plumbing, etc.)

Permit program is open to residents living within the boundaries of the district.

Residency

When voting and applying for a permit, the individual must show proof of residency within the district.  

Proof required for a car registered in Philadelphia is the individual’s photo ID and vehicle registration showing residency within the districts borders and at the same address.

Persons requesting a permit for a car not registered to an address within the district are required to provide the following forms of identification, residency, and registration:

If the individual is a student at a local college or university they must also show evidence of current/active enrollment.

Individuals requesting a permit for a commercial vehicle must have a valid PA license with the proof of residency at the requested address. Vehicle must also be registered at the requested address.

Temporary Resident - In order to be considered a temporary resident, the applicant must have evidence of a current, signed lease with photo id.

  (need to see that the applicant is 1. On the lease and 2. The person whose signature is on the lease).  For tenants renting a property within a permit-restricted area, a copy of the lease in the tenant’s name MUST be provided in order to verify residency, along with a picture ID.  Once proof of residency has been established, the resident must complete an application.

Long term Resident - Application must show evidence of ownership (mortgage, deed, etc.), vehicle registration to the residency (insurance must also be registered by law), Philadelphia tax return and/or a lease which includes a term of more than 18 months.

Senior Citizen - Long term residents over the age of 65, with a vehicle registered to the property which is considered the resident's permanent address.

Caregiver - Persons who provide health care or other related essential services on a regular basis for the resident applicant. Caregivers must have approval from the long term resident in the residency.  The caregiver may fill out an online or paper form which details the address, name, etc. of the "caregivee".  The WNCA reserves the right to corroborate this via phone and/or in person.

Contractor - must have a contractor's license and/or a signed contract for the property upon request.  Alternatively, contactors may fill out a form online which stipulates the estimated time frame, the address, and the resident being served.

Apartment Complex - Properties which have more than 3 kitchens and which offer off-street parking.

Cost of the program for cars registered to the district address $35.00 for the first year, and then $20.00 every year thereafter. All cars at the address must be registered at the address for this to occur.

For cars not registered to the address requesting the permit, the cost of the program is $50.00 for the first car, $75.00 for the second car and $100.00 for the third car. This occurs every year. If any vehicle is not registered at the requesting address then this cost structure is in affect.

Permits are free for senior citizens, however seniors must still demonstrate the vehicle is registered in the name of the person requesting the permit.

Note: The visitor pass program will be consistent with the current PPA visitor passes program.

Each residency is able to get a 15 day pass for $15.00. A second 15 day pass is available immediately after expiration of the first 15 day pass. After the second pass, a residency must wait 45 days before getting another 15 day pass. Currently, you must get this pass at the PPA offices, and must give the vehicle information of the one receiving the pass. Visitors themselves do not have to have a permit in order get a visitors pass.

An individual can also get a visitor pass by purchasing a 5 ticket pass, where each pass is good for any one day.  The 5 ticket pass will be available for a cost of $35.00/pack. The ticket works by scratching off the date and placing the card in the dash of the car. After purchasing a 5 ticket pass, a residency must wait 60 days before the ability to purchase another packet of tickets. The unused ticket is good for one year until it expires. The civic is hoping we can get this extended to 10 ticket passes per residency.

Non-permit parking (i.e. ability to park without a permit) within the district area will be available on the train track side of Cresson Street and Ridge Avenue.

Plan is to be enforced by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

PINK – Area of the WNCA

GREEN HIGHLIGHT – Proposed Area

RED – Streets within proposed area but permit free

Click on the above map to be taken to a larger image.

Attached are the meeting minutes for the January 2010 General Session of the WNCA.  Please contact us with any questions or corrections.

Meeting minutes are now online and downloadable.  We hope to post these within a couple weeks of each meeting.  They are available under the Meeting Minutes link on our Quick Links list.

On November 22, the Philadelphia Marathon will be passing through our neighborhood.  Please review the attached document for potential impacts.