What is the draft District Parking Strategy?

The draft District Parking Strategy outlines the ways in which Council will supply and manage public parking to ensure it’s provided for our community at the right location, right time, right price and with the right management controls.

At the heart of the draft District Parking Strategy are 18 policies (see the back page) which address the competing demands for public parking space and a diverse range of parking issues.

The Strategy doesn’t get into detailed planning about where and how carparking will be provided, rather it provides strategic direction for parking management in the Waimakariri District and provides guidance to Council staff when planning for parking.

It’s supported by the Parking Bylaw 2019 which sets general requirements for parking controls and our parking management plans which plan for locations with special requirements like our town centres.

In summary, the purpose of the draft Parking Strategy is to:

• Outline parking policies that will guide our actions and help us manage parking more effectively and efficiently.

• Provide guidance about where and when it may be appropriate to supply additional parking.

• Demonstrate to the public how public parking is to be managed.

• Address key parking issues within the District.