City Suspending Parking Time Limit Enforcement Downtown and Near Hospital
Until further notice, the City of Prince George is no longer enforcing time limits relating to parking downtown and near the hospital. This temporary change is in response to the on-going Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and applies to both on-street parking and non-reserved off-street parking.
Customers currently parking in City parkades, wishing to cancel their parking spot, to take advantage of this free street and lot parking will be offered a pro-rated refund and are encouraged to contact Parking Control:
Email:
bylawservices@princegeorge.ca
Phone: 250-561-7622
Parking Control Officers will continue to enforce safety-related parking issues throughout the City including downtown, and to provide enforcement for all customer-reserved parking stalls located in parking lots.
The City requests that all motorists respect the reserved stalls in the parking lots to avoid enforcement action. Violations of parking bylaws related to handicapped parking spaces and illegal parking will continue to be enforced.
Parking control officers with the City of Prince George enforce on-street parking and off-street parking in City-owned or operated parking facilities. Residents may pay parking notices issued by the City, register for parking permits, or dispute parking notices.
For information on downtown parking, refer to the City's downtown parking section.
Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions
Downtown Area
Downtown streets are usually swept twice a week during evenings once major spring sand removal operations are complete. A sidewalk vacuum is also used a few times a week for litter control.
Parking is not allowed on downtown streets during sweeping operations from
1:00am to 8:00am.
Cars impeding sweeping operations on any city street may be ticketed and/or towed.
Residential Areas
Residential areas are swept after the downtown and all major roads have been cleared. Residential sweeping is usually completed within a 10-week period. Additional sweeping takes place throughout Prince George on a as-needed basis.
Parking is not allowed on residential streets during spring and summer sweeping operations from
8:00am to 6:00pm.
Cars impeding sweeping operations on any city street may be ticketed and/or towed.
Winter Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions are in place from
October 15 to April 15 of each year to help with snow and ice control operations:
- On-street parking is prohibited from
10:00pm to 7:00am on Priority One roads and hills, the Hospital District, and a number of other designated roads.
- On-street parking is prohibited from
12:00am to 7:00am downtown.
- On-street parking is prohibited from
8:00am to 6:00pm in Residential areas. Parking on the side of the street with odd house numbers is permitted from
6:00pm to 8:00am unless otherwise posted.
- Illegally parked vehicles are subject to a $50 ticket per offence and/or may be towed.
Pay a Parking Notice
Parking notices may be paid in three ways:
Online
Pay a parking notice through the City of Prince George's secure online payment system with a credit card. The City accepts VISA, Mastercard, and American Express.
In Person or By Mail
Payments are also accepted in person at City Hall from 8:30am to 4:30pm with cash, debit, and credit cards accepted. Cheques or money orders may also be sent to City Hall
City Hall
1100 Patricia Boulevard
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Canada
Register for Residential Parking Permits
Residents who live on a street with timed parking limits each day may apply -
at no cost - for a
Residential Parking Permit through the City. The permit exempts qualified holders from charges (limit two per dwelling).
Residents will need their vehicle registration papers and at least one of the following documents to show proof of residency:
- Driver's license showing the address where the permit will be used
- Phone, utility, or cable TV bill
- Property tax receipt
- Bank or credit card statement
- Tenancy agreement
- Change of address registered with the post office
All documentation is subject to verification by Bylaw Services.
Proof of residency at a permit address must be provided if Residents are not a vehicle's registered owner or if a vehicle is not registered to the permit address (e.g. company vehicles).
Residents who have or live in a non-permitted secondary suite will not be able to obtain parking permits for that suite.
Residents may also apply for a free Visitor Permit for guests staying at the residence. Visitor Permits are valid for two days at a time and may be renewed.
Dispute Parking Notices
Parking Notice disputes must be done in writing, by completing the online Ticket Dispute Form, completing a written form at the Service Centre, or phoning 250-561-7622 and requesting a form be sent.
Notices may be cancelled if:
- The notice was written out to a stolen vehicle.
- The notice was issued to the wrong licence plate.
- The vehicle was parked in an area with a valid parking permit.
- A duplicate notice was inadvertently issued for the same incident.
To dispute a notice online: