At their meeting on April 14th Council endorsed the proposed City of North Vancouver Access and Parking Plan and directed staff to undertake its initial implementation. Council also gave three readings to the Street and Traffic Bylaw to implement the proposed changes. The report presents the Curb Access and Parking Plan, to improve the reliability of finding parking in high-demand areas of the City. These changes will be realized by way of initial implementation and amendments to the Resident and Visitor Parking Policy as well as an amendment to the Street and Traffic Bylaw. 

The Curb Access and Parking Plan recommends five policy changes that are based on best practices in curb space management, technical analysis, engagement feedback and meeting plan objectives.  

• Change 1: Expand pay parking in high-demand areas to increase parking turnover and availability.  

• Change 2: Update the Resident and Visitor Parking Policy by expanding the geographic coverage, and adjusting the eligibility criteria and costs.  

• Change 3: Expand short-term loading zones for the efficient and safe movement of people and goods.  

• Change 4: Provide more accessible on-street parking spaces for people with disabilities in close proximity to shops, services, and key destinations across the City.  

• Change 5: Enable unique special-use parking to ensure a wide range of curb space needs are achieved.  

Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff.