Niagara-on-the-Lake pushes resident parking pass limit from 1 to 3 hours

At last week’s council meeting, Niagara-on-the-Lake extended the Resident Parking Pass parking limit from one hour to three hours in its commercial-retail Heritage District as a boost to support local businesses.

“In an effort to assist our residents in accessing amenities in the Town and encourage visitation at local businesses, Council is extending the Resident Parking Pass time limit to 3 hours which means more convenience to our residents and more support to our local businesses,” stated Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa.

“I am looking forward to this change and its benefit for our businesses and residents accessing and enjoying our beautiful Heritage District.”

With that said, the 2023 Resident Parking Passes will continue to be priced at $22 but the 2024 passes will be bumped up to $30.

In a statement, the town said that it “believes that the nominal increase in cost is justified by the added benefits it brings to residents. The Town remains committed to ensuring fair and accessible parking options for all residents.”

As an added perk, unlimited free parking will be provided to all resident parking permit holders during the month of December.

“We believe this adjustment will offer greater convenience to residents and strike a balance between meeting residents’ needs and managing parking effectively,” said Town CAO Marnie Cluckie.

The Resident Parking Passes are available only to Niagara-on-the-Lake residents. For more information, check HERE.