Greenville, NC Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)

Sec. 10-2-123 lets the Director of Engineering designate residential area parking permit zones on a minimum per-block basis, based on either a resident-driven study or one of several mapped Parking Areas tied to the University Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Overlay District near East Carolina University (Parking Areas A, C, and G, and pre-existing zones designated by June 10, 2013). must show at least 70 percent of parking capacity occupied with a minimum of 33 percent of parked vehicles registered outside the proposed area. Once designated and marked with signage, painted lines, curb markings, or surface painting, parking is prohibited except by permit (Sec.

10-2-123(B)). Residents can obtain a temporary permit (one year, for residents of one year or less at the address) or a permanent permit (five years, for residents of five years or more), each limited to one vehicle principally operated by the resident and issued by the Collections Division of Financial Services for a fee set in the Manual of Fees (Sec. 10-2-123(D)-(G)). Permits must display on the left rear bumper or window and are not transferable. It is unlawful to falsely claim eligibility, use a permit for daily commuting or nonresidential vehicle storage, or charge a fee for permit use (Sec.

10-2-123(K)); violators can have the permit revoked and forfeit reapplication for one calendar year. Standard chapter enforcement applies: a $50 civil penalty ticket under Sec. 10-2-152(A) for unpermitted parking in the zone, with towing available under Sec. 10-2-153.