Conditions and Regulations:
Under 4-18-8 B.R.C. Construction, Media Event, and Special Activity Meter Permits are provided through the City of Boulder Community Vitality / Parking & Access office.
Use of Meter Permits or Signs beyond the expiration date, as issued, constitutes a parking violation and may result in a fine/ticket, additional daily fees, and/or confiscation of these products. Parking & Access reserves the right to revoke Construction, Media Event, or Special Activity Meter Permit(s). 4-18-8(d) B.R.C. Parking & Access may place additional conditions and restrictions on eligibility for products, as well and will preserve the balance between keeping metered parking on public streets available to the general public and serve the needs of persons who have no practical alternative in carrying out activities without the capacity to reserve a particular parking space, or spaces, and which are reasonable and in the public interest. Materials may not be stored in reserved parking spaces unless specifically approved and verified by the Right-of-Way Department. Such additional restrictions shall be applied evenly to all persons similarly issued.
Meter Permits
Allow for pre-paid parking beyond a posted maximum time limit in a commercial district. Meter Permits do not reserve a specific parking space. To reserve a specific parking space, a Sign must be purchased along with a Meter Permit.
Signs
Reserve a specific parking space, a series of spaces, or an entire block. The area to be reserved must be clearly stated on the signs posted as to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. The sign must not prohibit the use or visibility of any pay station or meter.
- Applicant must place signs 24 hours in advance of the reserved parking space date/time of the space(s)
- Meter Permits and Signs should be used near the assigned location.
- Meter Permits and Signs cannot be used at ½ hour or accessible parking meters. If ADA spaces are reserved, they must be relocated and signed through the Planning Department and ROW before the work is done.
- You must read through the Instructions for posting No Parking signs.
- To comply with towing requirements, the person posting the sign must initial, date, and timestamp the back of the sign.
- Signs may be attached to city signposts using zip ties or a similar solution. Tape is prohibited due to residue.
- Signs cannot be placed on trees, shrubbery, bike racks, or pay stations.
- If no suitable surface is available for attachment, you are responsible for providing an appropriate support, such as an H-frame, wooden stake, or traffic cone with a wooden stake, to secure the "No Parking" sign.
- A photo of the first and last sign placed is required to be emailed to parkingservices@bouldercolorado.gov.
- Must be taken down after work is complete when the date and time have expired.
Fees
Products are issued daily, weekly, or monthly, with fees based on enforcement hours (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Saturday). All products are non-refundable.
- Meter Permit: $15.00-$30.00 per space per day, depending on location.
- Signs: $1.10 per sign.
Construction
Construction-related activities of any person who, in the ordinary course or trade or business is engaged in the servicing, maintenance, construction, reconstruction, remodeling, or repair of buildings and other structures. Products may be used during such periods of time in which such person is actually and actively engaged in the construction-related activity, and within reasonable proximity to the place of service.
Requirements: Copy of Building permit, Right of Way Permit (ROW), or Contract if there is not a requirement for a Building or ROW permit.
Media Event
Television, radio, musical, or other media-related events. Products may be used for parking a vehicle that is used as an ancillary facility for the production of an event that requires cables for sound or video connected directly from the stage, building, or event location to the vehicle; and during such periods of time in which such person is actually and actively engaged in the event, but for no more than 10 hours within any 24-hour period.
Requirements: A copy of the contract of filming/recording on business letterhead, that states the duration & location of the project or event.
Special Activity
Specific tasks within the course of trade, business, or activity which cannot be accomplished without a reserved parking space. Permitted uses include, but are not limited to, bus loading, mobile medical facilities, funeral vehicles, special events, or wedding vehicles. Products may be used during such periods of time in which such person is actually and actively engaged in the activity, and within reasonable proximity to the
activity location; but for no more than 10 hours within any 24-hour period.
Requirements: For POD or Storage Unit, applicant must provide a ROW Permit for no more than 10 days. For Landscaping & Moving Trucks, applicant must provide a copy of the contract between the company & the customer, on business letterhead, that states the location, duration, and signatures of all parties.