Street Parking Limits: Apex vs Cary

How long can I park on Salem Street in downtown Apex?

Either 2 or 3 hours, depending on the block, enforced Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On N. Salem Street between Saunders Street and Chatham Street, the limit is 2 hours. On S. Salem Street from Chatham Street to south of Moore Street, on E. Chatham Street and W. Chatham Street, and on Saunders Street, the limit is 3 hours. In the off-street lots, the Depot Lot is 2-hour, and the Seaboard Lot and Saunders Lot (spaces adjacent to businesses) are 3-hour. A handful of 15-minute spaces are marked on N. Salem Street (one on each side), in the Seaboard Lot (2 spaces), the Saunders Lot (1 space), and the Depot Lot (1 space). Restrictions are not enforced on weekends or holidays. By state law, vehicles displaying an accessible parking decal or placard are not restricted by time limits. Citations result in a civil penalty payable to the Billing & Collections division at Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street.

What are the basic on-street parking rules in Apex?

On-street parking in Apex is governed by Chapter 20 (Traffic) of the Apex Code of Ordinances and by NCGS 20-162. NCGS 20-162(a) provides: 'No person shall park a vehicle or permit it to stand, whether attended or unattended, upon a highway in front of a private driveway or within 15 feet in either direction of a fire hydrant or the entrance to a fire station, nor within 25 feet from the intersection of curb lines or if none, then within 15 feet of the intersection of property lines at an intersection of highways; provided, that local authorities may by ordinance decrease the distance within which a vehicle may park in either direction of a fire hydrant.' The Apex Traffic Engineering Manager (Sajid Hassan, PE, 919-372-7360) coordinates with Police, Fire, and Public Works to designate parking restrictions; residents can request new or additional parking restrictions through a documented request flowchart and form on the Town's Traffic Control & Parking Ordinances page. The Town does not have personnel dedicated exclusively to parking enforcement; patrol officers handle citations among other duties. Apex Police non-emergency: (919) 362-8661.

How long can I park on the street in Cary, NC?

There is no single town-wide time limit, but vehicles that appear abandoned or haven't moved in 48+ hours may be tagged and towed. Follow posted signs.

Can my HOA restrict street parking in Cary?

Yes. Many Cary neighborhoods have HOA rules that restrict or limit on-street parking. Check your community's covenants.