In recognition of the continued growth of obstructive and frequently illegal parking in housing estates in close proximity to Dart Stations, the local area committee requests
Minutes:
Motion in the name of Councillor Lawrence Hemmings
In recognition of the continued growth of obstructive and frequently illegal parking in housing estates in close proximity to Dart Stations, the local area committee requests
Reply:
Dublin Street Parking Services actively monitor illegal parking in housing estates near Dart stations and take enforcement action where necessary.
The way to eliminate long term commuter/business parking in residential areas is to introduce Pay and Display and a Permit Parking Scheme. Dublin City Council will proceed with the preparation of a Pay and Display and Permit Parking Scheme and subsequent ballot of residents where it is first established that there is a demonstrable and clear desire in favour of a Scheme and in accordance with the criteria below. This may take the form of a number of written requests or a signed petition from residents of the road. Please note, therefore, that on receipt of written supporting evidence from other residents of the road, the request for a Parking Scheme will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. On referral to the Traffic Advisory Group, the request will be examined in accordance with the following guidelines: Suitability of the road for a Pay and Display and Permit Parking Scheme. That the road is mainly residential where in excess of 80% of available on-street parking is normally occupied on inspection during business hours. A proposed Parking Scheme would be subject to a plebiscite of the residents concerned listed on the Register of Electors. The road must have a minimum width of 6.5 metres for two-sided parking and a minimum width of 4.6 metres for one-sided parking to allow access for emergency services and refuse collection. Please note that these are minimum dimensions which only provide for one lane of traffic and are only suitable for roads with low traffic volumes. It is important to note that a Parking Scheme cannot be recommended on a road where the minimum width is less than 4.6 metres. Where a road is wide enough for a Scheme with one-sided parking only, double yellow lines will be required on the opposite side of the road. As a result, there may be a reduction in the number of parking spaces currently available to residents. In summary, in order to introduce Pay and Display and Permit Parking, it will be necessary for written supporting evidence by way of a petition from residents of the road, giving names and addresses, indicating their clear support for such a scheme. This petition should be signed by at least 25% of the households concerned.
Coilín O’Reilly
Director of Services – North City
Contact: Hugh Fahey, Administrative Officer, Parking Policy and Enforcement.
Tel: 222 3847
Email: hugh.fahey@dublincity.ie
Order: Parking Enforcement to be contacted in relation to more information regarding enforcement by the Contractor in the North Central Area.