Artesia News

Permit parking for residents near downtown business district

Residents living on streets located in the proximity of Artesia's downtown district may be affected by a street permit parking program that is being considered by the City Council.

The program proposal is to coincide with a pay for parking program for the downtown business district.

The city is securing proposals to install pay parking stations along Pioneer Boulevard's downtown district and in parking facilities to be established for parking in the same area.

To ensure that patrons who shop, dine, or seek services from downtown businesses do not circumvent the pay parking program and spill into the residential streets, the City Council has directed that city staff prepare a permit parking program and evelop a plan to work with affected residents.

A series of town hall meetings will be held to discuss the proposed program and to meet the City Council's directive to include the public in developing the program.

Generally, the affected areas are adjacent to Pioneer Blvd., west to Jersey Ave., east to Clarkdale Ave., and south of 183rd Street to the city boundary. Anyone living within this area should check this map which details the affected areas.

The proposed permits would be available to residents in three categories: Resident, Guest, and Temporary. Resident permits (up to three permits for each household); Guest Permits: Each household is permitted on guest permit. Seven temporary permits may be issued, which may accomodate out-of-town guests.

Fees assessed through the permit program will be no more than what is required to run the program.

Parking Permit Project Area Map