Construction, Media Event, Special Activity Permit

Conditions and Regulations:

Signs and Hoods should be removed after 7 p.m. and re-established the next morning, especially over weekends, to avoid theft. Signs cannot be attached to trees, bike racks, or pay stations.

Use of Digital Permits, Signs, or Hoods beyond the expiration date, as issued, constitutes a parking violation and may result in a fine/ticket, additional daily fees, confiscation of these products, and destruction of your Hood padlock.

Under 4-18-8 B.R.C. Construction, Media Event, and Special Activity Digital Permits are provided through the City of Boulder Community Vitality / Parking & Access office.

  • Digital Permits, Signs, and Hoods should be used near the assigned the location.
  • Digital Permits, Signs, and Hoods cannot be used at ½ hour or accessible parking meters.

Parking & Access reserves the right to revoke Construction, Media Event, or Special Activity Dash Permit(s). 4-18-8(d) B.R.C.

Parking & Access may place additional conditions and restrictions on eligibility for products, as well as best 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.

Signs:

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.

Product Descriptions:

  • Digital permits do not reserve a parking space. They allow for pre-paid parking beyond a posted maximum time limit.
  • Signs secure a specific parking space, series of spaces, or an entire block. Signs must be used in conjunction with Dash Permit(s). The area to be reserved must be clearly stated on the signs. Signs must be attached to existing City of Boulder street poles with string, wire, or plastic ties, NOT TAPE, and posted as to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. The sign must not prohibit use or visibility of any pay station or meter.
  • Hoods secure a specific parking space or series of parking spaces in areas where single meters exist. Hoods cannot be used at ½ hour or accessible parking meters.

Fees:

All products may be issued on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis and should be used during the hours that meters are enforced. These hours are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday.

  • Digital Permit: $15.00-$30.00 per space per day depending on location.
  • Signs: $1.00/sign (with purchase of Dash Permit)
  • Hoods: $15.00-$30.00 per space per day depending on location.

A $50 deposit for a Hood is required. Customer must provide padlock(s) to fasten to pole(s). Deposits are refunded if Hood resembles condition when issued; and within 5 business days after the expiration of the permit. Deposits will not be refunded due to loss or damage of Hood.

Product Assignments and Use:

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: 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 – ROW Permit. 10-day max storage. For Landscaping & Moving Trucks – 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.

Construction - Media - Special Activity Permit