Parma residents need to be aware of key new parking rules effective as of 2025 for smooth compliance and to avoid penalties:
Winter Overnight Parking Ban:
From November 1 through April 15, overnight parking on any city street is prohibited between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. This rule helps with snow removal and public safety during the winter months. Vehicles may only be parked for up to three minutes during these hours for loading/unloading passengers. Exemptions exist for emergency vehicles and physicians on emergency calls.
Special Permits for Hardship Cases:
Residents who genuinely cannot park their vehicle off the street due to size or shape of property or serious medical conditions may apply for a special overnight parking permit during the winter ban. The permit requires an application detailing the vehicle and hardship with a $25 fee and must be renewed each season. Violations or changing conditions can lead to permit revocation.
General Parking Regulations:
Parma’s ordinances cover a variety of parking-related rules including no parking in alleys, near fire hydrants, on sidewalks, and restrictions on commercial and heavy vehicles. There is a 24-hour limit on parking vehicles on streets to prevent long-term obstruction.
Street Parking Hours and Enforcement:
Outside the winter months, parking is generally allowed with posted restrictions observed. The city actively enforces illegal parking through fines, towing, and other penalties. It is important to read all posted street signs carefully and understand specific rules for narrow streets and no-parking zones.
Emergency and Temporary Parking Exceptions:
Residents or contractors can request temporary exceptions for emergency short-term street parking, including for moving, repairs, or substantial home work. Approvals are granted by the Safety Department upon application.
Parma Heights Specific Rules:
Parma Heights prohibits parking on any city street from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM year-round, stricter than Parma’s winter ban and enforced consistently with posted street signs. Residents requiring overnight parking must seek permits through city dispatch.
For more information, parking applications, or to request hardship permits, residents should visit the official Parma city website or the Safety Department’s permit page.
Understanding and following these updated parking rules will help Parma drivers avoid fines and ensure their vehicles comply with city safety and maintenance mandates throughout 2025.
Sources
(https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/parma/latest/Parma_oh/0-0-0-199798)
(https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/parma/latest/Parma_oh/0-0-0-199559)
(https://parmaheightsoh.gov/safety-concerns-crime-prevention/)
(https://cityofparma-oh.gov/286/Safety-Department-Permits)
(https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/endtheparkingban)
