Objectives

The objective of the scheme is to provide parking for businesses who have no or limited off-street parking in areas of the City where on-street parking in close proximity to their place of business to support the operation of the business.

That is, the regular use of a vehicle throughout the day is integral to the operation of the business.

General conditions

1. All parking permits are issued on a street or area basis and are valid in the specified street or area only.
2. Permits are not transferable with the sale of business. New tenants will need to apply on own merit and may be subject to a waiting list.
3. Permits are valid only in designated permit zones or in areas where exemptions from the sign posted parking restrictions are indicated.
4. The issue of a permit does not exempt the permit holder from No Standing, No Parking, Clearway, Bus Zone, Taxi Zone, Loading Zone or other parking prohibitions as specified in the Road Rules Victoria.
5. Permits are valid to 31 July and must be renewed annually.
6. Permits are limited to vehicles with gross vehicle mass of less than 3 tonnes and will not be issued for trucks, caravans or trailers.
7. Permit labels must be clearly displayed on the left side of the front windscreen with the expiry date and permit number visible from the outside of the vehicle.
8. Council may withdraw the right to eligibility for parking permits if deliberate abuses of the scheme are determined.
9. Permits are valid from 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday only.
10. Replacement fee applies.

Business parking permits

1. A maximum of two permits will be issued to a business with up to 10 employees. If available, additional permits will be issued to larger businesses with 11 or more employees.
2. The maximum number of permits will be reduced for each parking space available or potentially available on-site.
3. In multi-tenanted properties, the first permit will be issued to the larger tenant and the second permit to the second largest tenant.
4. Permits are issued only to the ratepayer of registered occupier of a property.
5. Permits will not be issued to illegal users/businesses with non-conforming use rights.
6. Permits will only be issued to businesses that require access to vehicles as part of the operation of the business. The scheme is not intended to provide staff with commuter parking.

Applications

Forms are available at any of our Customer Service Centres. Applicants will need to provide proof of occupancy - rate notice or copy of lease agreement.

Payments can be made at Customer Service Centres between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday or by mail to:

Fees

Annual fees of $3,211 currently apply.

Replacement fee $22.00

Need to know more...

Contact our business support team on 03 5272 5272.