Parking Division

The Parking Division is responsible for all repairs and maintenance of parking meters located on city streets and in city parking lots. The collection of parking meter fees and the continued maintenance of parking lots is also a direct responsibility of this division.

To report a meter that is not operating properly, call 810-984-9751.

Questions concerning parking related tickets should be directed to the police department at 984-9715.

WHY ARE DOWNTOWN PARKING METERS DIFFERENT COLORS?

Parking meters downtown are different colors for a reason – they offer different amounts of parking time. When parking, please remember:

There is plenty of free parking downtown. Huron Avenue from Quay Street to McMorran Boulevard and the first block of Grand River, both east and west of Huron Avenue, all offer one-hour free parking while visiting downtown businesses. Tokens are also available from participating merchants.

CLICK HERE TO SEE A MAP OF THE DOWNTOWN PUBLIC PARKING LOTS

ANNUAL PARKING PERMITS

Annual parking permits for residential use only are available for sale through the Treasurer’s Office for the following city-owned parking lots:

Permits go on sale December 15th and are lot specific. Permits are $15 month/$180 for the year and must be hung facing outward from the rearview mirror in order to be honored. Parking permits are valid ONLY IN THE 10 HOUR METER ZONES OF THE LOT FOR WHICH THE PERMIT IS ASSIGNED TO. (Exception: Majestic Lot permit holder must utilize PERMIT ONLY spaces first.  To check on availability of permits, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 810-984-9722.

No annual permits are sold for street meters.

LEASING OF STREET METERS

Street meters can be leased to businesses only on a temporary basis when work is being performed in a building nearby and the commercial vehicle needs to be close to the particular business because of equipment and materials needed for the job. Street meters are not leased to individuals for personal use. Only commercially licensed and marked vehicles can utilize leased street meters. Arrangements to lease meters are made through the Parking Office, 810-984-9751. Rates are $3.00 a day per meter, Monday through Friday.

LEASED METERS FOR TEMPORARY PLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS

Whenever a business wishes to place a dumpster outside their business at either
a parking meter/space or in a parking lot, they must first acquire a permit from the Right-Of-Way Inspector (810-984-9733) for the dumpster. This permit must be presented at the Parking Office in order to lease a meter/spaces. The permit should indicate how many meters/spaces will be required and for how long. Rates are $3.00 a day per meter, Monday through Friday.