Curb zones explained

These are sections of curb space dedicated to a specific use.

We install these zones at the request of the adjacent property owner.

How to apply for a curb zone

Types of curb zones we install

• Commercial loading zone
• Passenger loading zone
• Limited-time zone
• No parking zone
• Valet zone
• Accessible parking and transfer zones

Commercial loading zone

What it's used for

For short-term use to load and unload commercial vehicles.

Apply for this zone if

Your business or organization often receives or ships items using commercial vehicles in a high demand area.

What to know

• Vehicles must have state commercial vehicle registration and be marked as a licensed delivery vehicle
• We can issue a commercial vehicle permit for regular passenger vehicles if you can show a business need for the permits
• Loading and unloading is limited to 30 minutes unless otherwise signed

Passenger loading zone

What it's used for

For the timely loading and unloading of passengers

Apply for this zone if

Your business or organization often has high numbers of customers or employees who use transportation services, such as taxis or transportation network companies

What to know

• Vehicles can stop in this zone for up to 3 minutes
• The driver must stay with the vehicle

Limited-time zone

What it's used for

To limit the length of time that all vehicles can park.

Apply for this zone if

• There are no parking meters on adjacent streets
• Street parking turnover will benefit your business or organization.

What to know

• Used in areas without parking meters
• The maximum length of time is determined when you apply for the zone
• Common time limits include 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 1 hour

No parking zone

What it's used for

Bans general parking for any reason.

Apply for this zone if

• Your business or organization needs enough space to handle visitors and deliveries. 
• You need enough space for large vehicles to turn into and out of private driveways.

What to know

• This zone creates a space that can be used as a commercial or passenger loading zone
• Passenger vehicles can stop in the zone for up to 3 minutes
• Commercial vehicles can use the zone for loading or unloading for up to 30 minutes

Valet zone

What it's used for

Allows licensed valet services to operate.

Apply for this zone if

Your business or organization wants to provide hospitality valet services. 

What to know

• Must be monitored by valet operator staff at all times that the zone is in effect
• Vehicles queued within this zone can be parked for up to 15 minutes
• Valet staff must have access to move the vehicles at all times
• Standard passenger vehicles may also use this type of zone for passenger loading

Accessible parking and transfer zones

What it's for

To add accessible parking or transfer zone

Apply for this zone if

You need an accessible parking or transfer zone in front of your residence or business.

Learn how to apply

What to know

The application form is the same for both zones, but parking and transfer zones are not the same.

Accessible parking zone

• Anyone with disability license plates or a certificate can park in the space.

Accessible transfer zone

• Can be used to drop off or pick up a person with a disability and load or unload their equipment or personal items.
• No one can park in the space, whether or not they have disability plates or a certificate.

See Code of Ordinance 478.840