The City Council may designate, by resolution, certain residential streets as preferential parking zones for the benefit of residents.
Vehicles in these zones must purchase and display annual permits to be exempt from parking prohibitions or restrictions that are posted.
Each preferential parking zone is designated only upon findings that the zone is required to enhance or protect that quality of life in the area of the proposed zone threatened by noise, traffic hazards, or environmental pollution resulting from commuter vehicular traffic.
The City Council must find that the zone is necessary to provide reasonably available and convenient parking for the benefit of the adjacent residents, and that the proposed zone is desirable to encourage the use of car pooling and mass transit.
Where are there Preferential Parking Zones in Redondo Beach?
The current Preferential Parking Zones in Redondo Beach are located in the following areas:
Avenue F: 400 and 500 blocks both sides; 1800 block Paseo de las Delicias both sides north half
Avenue G: 400 and 500 blocks both sides; 1800 block Paseo de las Delicias both sides south half
Avenue H: 300 block both sides; Palos Verdes Bl between G and H both sides
Esplanade: 800 to 1800 blocks east side only
Knob Hill: 800 block south side only
Phelan Ln: 500 and 600 blocks; 2400 block of Fisk Ln
Vincent St: 600 and 700 blocks Vincent St; 600 and 700 blocks Vincent Park north of Vincent St; 100 block El Redondo east side only; 400 block El Redondo west side only; 300 block N. Francisca Ave; 500 and 600 blocks Diamond St north side only.
I recently moved into a residence or business located in a Preferential Parking Zone. How do I obtain my permit?
Obtain one of the following original documents that is dated within 30 days of your request:
utility bill
escrow papers
rental agreement
lease
other similar proof
Obtain your vehicle registration for each permitted vehicle, registered to your Preferential Parking Zone residence
In-Person: If you are applying in-person, bring the above documents to the Parking Enforcement Unit at 415 Diamond St, Door E.
If paying by check or money order, make it payable to the City of Redondo Beach.
You may pay cash at the Financial Services cashier at Door E.
Mail: If you are applying by mail:
Include photocopies of all of the required documents noted above.
If paying by check or money order, make it payable to the City of Redondo Beach.
Do not send cash by mail; it will not be accepted.
Mail your application and request to:
City of Redondo Beach
C/O Parking Enforcement Unit, Preferential Parking Permits
P.O. Box 270
Redondo Beach CA 90277
How many Preferential Parking Permits may I purchase?
You may purchase a maximum of four (4), two residential permits and two guest permits, unless you can show that you have additional vehicles beyond this amount.
A guest is visiting my home during the restricted hours. Do they need a permit?
Yes. They must use one of your guest permits.
What should I do if I am having a party with more guests than I have permits during the restricted hours?
You may inquire about obtaining additional one-day temporary parking permits by calling the Parking Enforcement Unit Monday through Friday during the unit’s business hours. Plan adequately ahead to make sure that you do not call on a Friday when City Hall is closed.
My permit was lost or stolen. How may I replace it?
You must:
I did not post my permit properly and received a citation? Why?
Parking enforcement and police officers look at the specific locations on your vehicle where you are required to place your permit. Due to the multiple Preferential Parking Zones and other assigned duties, they depend on you to post the permit in the proper places. If you do not post it properly, you will receive a citation that will cost $45.00 or more.
How might we obtain a Preferential Parking Zone for our neighborhood?
Read the requirements and regulations for Preferential Parking Zones in the Municipal Code. You may find these laws in Municipal Code sections Title 3, 3-7.1701 through 3-7.1706.
