The Park Plymouth Program

Operated by the Plymouth Development Corporation

Parking permits available for 2008

Parking Permits

Park Plymouth offers several types of parking permits, each providing opportunities for extended parking in town and along the waterfront. You will receive extended parking benefits by purchasing the permit which best suits your needs.

Permit applications are available in our Parking Office located at 17R Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Payments are accepted by cash, check or money order made payable to the Plymouth Development Corporation. We do not accept credit / debit card payments at this time.

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 10am–6pm and Saturday 10am–1pm.

Telephone: (508) 747-5929 or fax us your questions at (508) 747-5939

Permit Placement

Positioning the permit in the lower left corner of the passenger side window (when viewing from the OUTSIDE of the vehicle, by the door lock/handle) provides easy identification by enforcement personnel. We will be pleased to assist you in proper placement of your permit at the time of issue.

FREE Parking in Plymouth

Three satellite areas in Plymouth that are presently free all day public parking.

1. Parking at Jenny Pond

2. Parking at the top of Russell Street, above the South Russell Street lot.

3. By the Water Treatment Plant, North of the BUS Parking lot.

Downtown Resident Permit

· For $50/yr, a person with no off-street parking available and residing within the downtown area will be eligible to purchase a Downtown Resident Permit.

· Permit holders can park all day at no charge in any metered spot on a downtown street or in any downtown parking lot, having either meters or Pay and Display machines. Legally parked vehicles will not be ticketed.

· A resident can apply for a Downtown Resident Permit at the Parking Office by providing his/her valid driver’s license and registration for the vehicle. If the addresses on these are not within the area that is under the jurisdiction of the PDC; then a current utility, telephone or municipal bill must accompany the application as proof of residency. The applicant must also provide verification that no off-street parking is available. You will receive notification regarding your application and permit approval. Once approved, a permit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

· If you choose to park in any of the unmetered spaces with posted time limits, your permit does not apply and you must abide by the posted time limit or be subject to a parking violation.

· Permit holders cannot park for free in the Memorial Hall and Water Street paid parking lots or at the parking meters along Water Street or on the Town Wharf. If you choose to park in any of these areas, you must pay for parking time or be subject to a parking violation.

Plymouth Resident Permit

· For $50/yr, a person residing in the Town of Plymouth can purchase a Plymouth Resident Permit.

· Permit holders may park all day at no charge in any downtown or waterfront parking lot having Pay and Display machines. Permit holders can also park all day at no charge in the metered Russell Street parking lot. Legally parked vehicles will not be ticketed.

· A resident can apply for a Plymouth Resident Permit at the Parking Office by providing his/her valid driver’s license and registration for the vehicle. If the addresses on these are not within the area that is under the jurisdiction of the PDC; then a current utility, telephone or municipal bill must accompany the application as proof of residency. You will receive notification regarding your application and permit approval. Once approved, a permit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

· If you choose to park in any of the unmetered spaces with posted time limits, your permit does not apply and you must abide by the posted time limit or be subject to a parking violation.

· If you choose to park at a meter anywhere in town, with the exception of the South Russell Street parking Lot, your permit does not apply and you must pay for parking or be subject to a parking violation.

Merchant Permit

· For $100/yr, a downtown or waterfront business owner can purchase a Merchant Permit. There is no residency requirement by Park Plymouth in order to purchase this permit.

· Permit holders can park all day at no charge in any downtown or waterfront lot having a Pay and Display machine. Permit holders can also park all day at no charge in the 14 spaces located in the Tedeschi parking lot that are designated employer / employee parking. Permit holders also have available parking all day at no charge in the metered lot on Russell Street. Legally parked vehicles will not be ticketed.

· Business owner’s can apply for a Merchant Permit at the Parking Office, by supplying information related to their business and providing his/her valid driver’s license and registration for their vehicle. Merchants will receive notification regarding the application and permit approval. Once approved, a permit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

· If you choose to park in any of the unmetered spaces with posted time limits, your permit does not apply and you must abide by the posted time limit or be subject to a parking violation.

Employee Permit

· For $100/yr, an employee of a downtown or waterfront establishment can purchase an Employee Permit. There is no residency requirement by Park Plymouth in order to purchase this permit.

· Permit holders can park all day at no charge in any downtown or waterfront lot having a Pay and Display machine. Permit holders can also park all day at no charge in the 14 spaces, located in the Tedeschi parking lot, that are designated employer / employee parking. Permit holders also have available parking all day at no charge in the metered lot on Russell Street. Legally parked vehicles will not be ticketed.

· An employee can apply for an Employee Permit at the Parking Office by providing his/her valid driver’s license and registration for the vehicle. It is also necessary to identify their employer and confirm employment. The employee’s name is then attached to the employer’s Merchant Permit. Employees will receive notification regarding the application and permit approval. Once approved, a permit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

· If you choose to park in any of the unmetered spaces with posted time limits, your permit does not apply and you must abide by the posted time limit or be subject to a parking violation.

Boat Mooring Holder Permit (only 200 permits are available)

· For $100/yr, a non-resident of who has a boat mooring can purchase a permit to park a vehicle on the waterfront.

· People with boat mooring permits can apply for one (1) parking permit per boat mooring.

· Permit holders can park all day at no charge in the Memorial Hall parking lot and in the Water Street parking lot, both served by Pay and Display machines. Legally parked vehicles will not be ticketed.

· Permit applicants must first obtain written permission from the Harbor Master to apply for a parking permit (only 200 permits are issued).

· Next, apply for a Mooring Holder permit at the Parking Office by providing your valid driver’s license and registration for the vehicle. Applicants must also provide a boat-mooring receipt from the Plymouth Harbor Master. You will be notified when your application has been approved. Once approved, a permit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

· If you choose to park in any of the unmetered spaces with posted time limits, your permit does not apply and you must abide by the posted time limit or be subject to a parking violation.

· If you choose to park elsewhere in town or along Water Street, your permit does not apply and you must pay for parking or be subject to a parking violation.

Commercial Fishermen Permit (only 75 permits are available)

· For $50/yr, an active full-time commercial fisherman, who pays the Town of Plymouth a commercial fee or dockage fee, can apply for a permit to park a vehicle without a trailer.

· Commercial fishermen can apply for one (1) permit per fishing vessel.

· Permit holders can park all day at no charge in the section of the Water Street Pay and Display lot, which lies between Water Street and the Lobster Hut restaurant. Legally parked vehicles will not be ticketed.

· Permit holders may also park all day at no charge in the municipal parking lot near the small boat ramp just north of the Lobster Hut restaurant.

· First, a Commercial fisherman must obtain written permission from the Harbor Master to apply for a parking permit (only 75 permits are issued).

· Next, the applicant can apply for a Commercial Fisherman permit at the Parking Office by providing a valid driver’s license and registration for the vehicle. It is also necessary to submit a fishing license and information regarding your vessel. You will be notified when your application has been approved. Once approved, a permit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

· If you choose to park in any of the unmetered spaces with posted time limits, your permit does not apply and you must abide by the posted time limit or be subject to a parking violation.

· If you choose to park elsewhere in town or along Water Street, your permit does not apply and you must pay for parking or be subject to a parking violation.

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