Instructions and Guidelines for Requesting Temporary Parking Restrictions
INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDLINES FOR REQUESTING TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTIONS
This information is provided to assist you in requesting authorization to temporarily restrict parking within the City of Cincinnati. It is imperative that you read, understand, and follow the steps outlined. Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in the requested restriction either being denied and/or unenforceable.
1. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST FORM:
a) You MUST have either:
- A valid permit from the City Department of Transportation & Engineering (DOTE), Right-of-Way Section, or
- An approved CPD event application (Form 700, Form 710, or Form 720) through the Special Events Unit
A copy of one of the above items will be attached to the parking restriction request form you complete at the police district. Requests will not be accepted without a valid DOTE issued permit or approved CPD event form.
b) Generally, the only locations where parking may be temporarily restricted are those where parking is already legal. Placement of parking restriction signs in any "No parking" zone, e.g. a "Bus stop", "Taxi Stand", is prohibited. Parking restrictions for a "6am-9am zone" or "3pm-6pm zone" may only be requested if the request does NOT interfere with these restricted times.
c) Requests for temporary parking restrictions must be made at the police district where the restriction is geographically located. If you are not certain of the police district, contact any police district for assistance in verifying the location. This will save you unnecessary inconvenience.
d) The Parking Restriction Request must be submitted and approved far enough in advance to comply with minimum time requirements for placing the signs/meter bags, or the request may be unenforceable. Also, do not place signs/meter bags in advance of the maximum allowed hours:
- To temporarily restrict parking in an area that is not otherwise restricted, your request form must be submitted /approved, AND the restriction sign(s) posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance, but not more than 36 hours in advance. IF a vehicle displaying the proper handicap markings is parked within the restriction, contact the police district desk officer for further assistance.
- To temporarily restrict parking in metered parking spaces only, your request form must be submitted/ approved, AND the restriction sign(s)/meter bag(s) posted a minimum of 14 hours in advance, but not more than 24 hours in advance.
Due to the differences in the timeframes outlined above, it is crucial you know the type of zone, and the exact address (or parking meter numbers), where you are requesting a temporary parking restriction.
2. SUBMITTING THE REQUEST FORM:
a) You are required to go to the police district where the restriction is geographically located.
b) The Parking Restriction Request Form requires the following:
- Attaching a copy of the valid permit issued by DOTE or the approved CPD event application
- The reason for the temporary parking restriction request
- The date(s) and specific times (beginning and ending) the restriction will be in effect
- The type of parking area / zone to be restricted
- Specific address(es) and/or parking meter numbers to be restricted
- The date and time the signs/meter bags will be posted, and by whom
- A telephone number you may be reached at, if necessary
c) You must sign the Parking Restriction Request Form, acknowledging you have read and understand the requirements and limitations of the request you are making.
d) The desk officer will review the form for accuracy / completeness, attach a copy of your valid DOTE permit or approved CPD event application, and answer any questions.
e) You will be provided with an appropriate quantity of temporary parking restriction signs and parking meter bags, if needed.
3. POSTING PARKING RESTRICTION SIGNS / METER BAGS:
a)Post all signs in an elevated, conspicuous / visible manner, on an existing post, pole, temporary stake or post of your own (parking meters should have the restriction sign attached directly to the meter head).
b) Parking restriction signs should be placed no farther than 40’ feet apart (approximately two car lengths), or the restriction may be unenforceable.
c) If applicable, place parking meter bags on the parking meters.
d) Parking restriction signs with specific times and dates must accompany parking meter bags, or the bags will be removed and enforcement will not be taken.
e) Parking meters bags must be securely placed; enforcement will not be taken if a meter bag is not in place.
f) When you have completed posting the signs/meter bags, you must contact the respective police district and notify the desk officer that they have been posted:
DISTRICT ONE 513-352-3505 DISTRICT TWO 513-979-4400
DISTRICT THREE 513-263-8300 DISTRICT FOUR 513-569-8600
CENTRAL BUSINESS SECTION 513-352-5420
The minimum time requirement begins when the police district desk officer receives your notification
g) You may go to the police district in-person to complete your notification. Enforcement action cannot be taken until the minimum required hours have elapsed from the time you make your notification.
4. FOLLOWUP RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) It is your responsibility to monitor the restriction signs /meter bags to ensure they remain in place. If they are missing due to adverse weather or acts of mischief, they may not be enforceable.
b) All signs and meter bags must be taken down and destroyed upon completion, or future requests may be denied.
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED ON YOUR VALID DOTE PERMIT OR APPROVED CPD EVENT APPLICATION, PARKING DURING RESTRICTED “RUSH HOURS” (6AM-9AM or 3PM-6PM) IS NOT AUTHORIZED.
EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION/REPAIRS TO UTILITIES OR OTHER EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES MUST BE APPROVED BY A DISTRICT SUPERVISOR, AND THE PROPER DOTE PERMIT MUST OBTAINED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Direct questions pertaining to Right-of-Way permits:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & ENGINEERING, RIGHT-OF-WAY SECTION
City Hall; 801 Plum Street, Suite #450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Telephone: 513-352-3463, Fax: 513-352-5397.