Louisville, KY Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)
Key Facts
- Administering agency
- PARC (Parking Authority of River City)
- Petition threshold
- 60% of property owners
- Usage threshold for approval
- 75% peak curb-space use
- Minimum area
- 2+ contiguous block faces
- Permit term
- Expires 12 months after issuance
Summary
Louisville Metro lets neighborhoods petition PARC to create a Residential Parking Zone, restricting on-street parking to permit holders once 60% of property owners sign on and a usage study confirms the need.
In order for an area to be considered for an RPZ, any person serving as a Neighborhood Advocate must submit a petition to PARC to investigate the need for the RPZ. The Neighborhood Advocate shall collect signatures of at least 60 percent of the property owners within the defined proposed area for the RPZ... An RPZ will not be considered for implementation unless the results of the study demonstrate that at least 75 percent of the curb spaces in the defined area of the RPZ are utilized during peak periods under normal conditions.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-47: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinances passed by the Council and approved by the Mayor as of July 1, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Under the Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP), a Neighborhood Advocate must get signed approval from at least 60% of property owners in the proposed area before the Parking Authority of River City (PARC) will study it. An RPZ can only move forward if the study shows at least 75% of curb spaces are used during peak periods, and the area covers two or more contiguous block faces on local streets in the Urban Services District. PARC then builds a Parking Management Plan setting boundaries, hours, and permit rules, reviewed by Louisville Forward and adopted after public notice and a public meeting.
Violations & Fines
Parking in an RPZ without a valid, vehicle-registered permit, or displaying an invalid or expired permit, is a citable offense under the general Chapter 72 civil parking fine: $20 to $100, with each day treated as a separate violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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