My concerns are the same for the entire block
of senior citizens who have lived here for years.
We have gotten old and retired and planned on
living in our homes until we died.
Over the years we have had nothing but:
Gang banging, Drugs, Prositution, Rapist, Pit Bulls, etc
on our block, in our community.
I have lived here over 30 years. I got a ticket for parking
East on the North side of the street in front
of my home.
Every single solitary night, our new neighbors have car loads
of company. They park facing East on the North side of the street
and West on the South side of the street. They never ever get a
ticket.
We are afraid to leave our homes for church because when we come back, between the new neighbors company and the church on
the corner, we have to park blocks away.
I have stood on the corner of 109th Place waiting for my ride
and watched cars park on my block (300 West 109 Place)
and walk as far as 107th Princeton. What on earth could that be
about?
We don't want to move. What do we have to do? Help
Hello Ijean
The law has a term for what you described as " wrong wheel to curb". Depending on where you live this law may or maynot be enforced.
A concerted effort of all concerned neighbors on that street to demand parking enforcement would be the first step to take. Call the aldermans office and demand they enforce the law next call the police department next and make a complaint. Do this each time you percieve there is a problem with parking enforcement Do not give up, every one who lives on the street should call. Not just every house hold but everybody on that street.
Your next option is Residential permit parking. Below are the instructions on how to go about that.
Jerry Pittman
Residential Zone Permit Parking
Chapter 9-68 --- Restricted Parking - Permits and Regulations
(including Chap. 9-68-020 Sec. (b) regarding "one-day" residential permit parking pass amendment passed by the City Council)
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Application Form (PDF) (Please print application and complete both left and right sides) |
NOTE: Applicants renewing their city vehicle sticker by mail who need to purchase a 2005-2006 residential zone parking permit may use their 2004-2005 city vehicle sticker number.
Chicago's Residential Parking Permit program is designed to restrict parking on designated residential streets during specified hours, except for the residents of that street, guests of the residents or those who provide a service to the residents. This program helps to ensure that residents of densely populated areas have reasonable access to parking near their residences. Cars parked in violation of this ordinance will be ticketed.
What is provided:
Parking prohibitions under the Residential Permit Parking Program are achieved by installing regulatory signs which display the applicable restrictions. The signs are installed upon the passage of an ordinance which specifies the street(s) where the parking restrictions apply. Yearly Residential Parking Permits are available to qualified residents and daily guests passes may be purchased and distributed by qualified residents.
Requirements and Conditions
The following requirements and conditions must be met in order for a street to be designated for Residential Permit Parking:
- The proposed street must be a residential street that is zoned R1 through R5.
- A traffic survey must be made in the community that has been proposed for the program to document that 45% or more of the parked vehicles on a given block are not owned by the residents.
- Once the ordinance is passed by the Chicago City Council and becomes law, signs are posted by the Department of Transportation. These signs specify the times and days that the parking restrictions apply and indicate a zone number to identify the specific neighborhood.
- Residents must secure a permit from the Office of the City Clerk and display it on the passenger side windshield of their automobiles. The current fee for a Residential Parking Permit is $25.00. All Residential Parking Permits now expire each year on June 30. 1-Day Residential Parking Permit Guest passes (which are valid for 24 hours from the time of posting), are available to area residents in packs of 15 for $5.00 per pack (limit 2). Permits can be obtained by contacting the Office of the City Clerk's Permit Sales Unit at 312-744-5346.
- Residents are responsible for ensuring that their guests are provided with Visitor Parking Permits. Guests are subject to receiving a Parking Ticket if a current guest permit is not properly displayed on the passenger side windshield.
- Licensed, not-for-profit organizations qualify to acquire visitor parking permits to park in the adjacent Residential Permit Parking Zone if the organization is located within the Residential Permit Parking Zone or on either side of a business or commercial block immediately adjacent to the zone. This provision applies only in those wards where the Alderman has introduced and passed a not-for-profit Permit Parking Ordinance.
- Applicants for an annual Residential Permit Parking Sticker must have a current and valid Chicago City Sticker and include that number on the application. If you are renewing your city vehicle sticker by mail and need to purchase a new residential permit immediately you may use your 2004-2005 city vehicle sticker number.
- Applicants must also provide legible proof of current residency (valid Illinois driver's license or Illinois state identification card, copy of current lease or mortgage, current utility bill, voter's registration card, etc.) when submitting an application. Applications received without proof of residency will not be processed. If you submit your application by mail between June 1st and July 16th you must allow up to thirty (30) business days for processing.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants may either complete the on-line application form or obtain an application by calling 312-744-7848.
Completed applications can either be mailed or delivered in person as follows:
Mail Applications to:
Office of the City Clerk
Attn: Residential Permit Parking Unit
121 N. LaSalle Street - Room 107
City Hall
Chicago, IL 60602-1295
In Person
Office of the City Clerk
City Hall
121 North LaSalle St., Room 107
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Or, you can visit additional locations listed on this page to purchase your residential permit parking zone sticker.
Secretary of State Facilities
9901 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
(Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Closed on Saturday & Sunday)