Dallas City Code Chapter 28 authorizes the Residential Parking Permit Program to designate Permit Parking Districts where only residents and their guests with valid permits may park on the street during posted hours. Districts are common near SMU, Lower Greenville, and Bishop Arts.
Under Dallas Code Chapter 28, neighborhoods experiencing parking spillover from nearby commercial districts, universities, hospitals, or transit can petition the Transportation Department to create a Residential Parking Permit District. Property owners apply by petition with majority support. Once approved, signs designate hours when only permitted vehicles may park. Residents purchase annual permits (around $30) for primary vehicles and limited guest passes. Common districts surround SMU, Greenville Avenue, Knox-Henderson, Bishop Arts, and Uptown. Non-residents parking during restricted hours are subject to citation and possible towing. Visitors must display a guest permit; service workers may obtain temporary permits through the homeowner. Districts review boundaries periodically and may adjust hours seasonally.
Parking in a permit district without a valid resident or guest permit during posted hours results in a $50-$75 citation and possible towing. Counterfeit or transferred permits trigger program revocation.
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