HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 053-22RESOLUTION 53-22
AMENDING RESOLUTION 81-21 ESTABLISHING 2022 SEASONAL PAID PARKING
AND PARKING PERMIT FEES,AND AMENDING PARKING PERMIT RULES AND
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has adopted Chapter
10.06 of the Municipal Code,authorizing the implementation of seasonal parking fees by
resolution;and
WHEREAS,section 10.06.040 provides for permits in lieu of paid parking,
governed by rules and regulations to be approved by the Town Board;and
WHEREAS,the Town Board established paid parking and parking permit fees for
2022 by Resolution 81-21;
WHEREAS,the Town Board approved Resolution 32-22 on April 12,2022,which
amended Resolution 81-21 by adding two new permit types,adjusting two existing
permits and revising the General Rules section;
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to amend certain fees and permits for the
Town’s parking management program previously set forth in Resolution 81-21 and not
addressed by Resolution 32-22.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO:
1.The Board of Trustees hereby amends Public Works Policy 842,Parking
Permits,adopting the amended policy in the form now before the Board.
2.Fees for Express Pass parking permits as set forth in Public Works Policy 842 shall
be set as follows:
i.Daily Permit (Express Pass):$12 (for one day),$22 (for two days)and $30
(for three days).
3.Resolution 81-21 is hereby amended by the foregoing.The Board repeals all
resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution,but only to the
extent of such inconsistency.
4.The resolution to be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
DATED this day of
________________,
2022.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
ATTEST:
T n Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
Effective Period:Until Superseded
Review Schedule:Annually
Effective Date:June 28,2022
References:EP Municipal Code Title 10 Vehicles &Traffic
PUBLIC WORKS
842
Parking Permits
1)PURPOSE
The Town of Estes Park provides several options for permits that confer special
parking privileges to those who live,work and/or own a business in the downtown
area (as defined by the Town of Estes Park’s Commercial Downtown (CD)zoning
district).
2)POLICY
As described in section 10.04.040 of the Estes Park Municipal Code,no person shall
park a vehicle in any Town-owned parking area overnight or longer than 18 hours
except where authorized by one of the permits described in this policy (Parking
Permits)or Revocable Encroachment Permit issued by the Town’s Public Works
Department (or designated representative or contractor).Furthermore,fees are
required to park in several Town parking spaces,except where an individual holds a
permit in lieu of paid parking under section 10.06.040.Violating vehicles will be
subject to a parking citation or removal of the vehicle pursuant to Colorado statutes.
3)PERMIT TYPES
The rules and regulations of each specific permit type are detailed below.Section 4
then provides general rules for all permit types.
a.Overnight Permit:Downtown Resident
i)Eligibility:
1)This permit type is only available to those who can demonstrate proof of
residency in the downtown core,as defined by the Town of Estes Park’s
Commercial Downtown (CD)zoning district.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)Permits are valid for an entire calendar year.
2)Each permit must be registered to a specific license plate.
3)Permits are valid only in one assigned parking area (lot),on a first-come,
first-served basis.
4)Permits are not valid in time-limited or reserved spaces.
Document Title:Policy 842 —Parking Permits 6/28/2022
Revisions:2 Town of Estes Park,Public Works Page 1 of 7
5)There are no time restrictions for this permit;permit holders are allowed
access to their assigned parking area 24 hours per day,seven (7)days
per week.
b.Overnight Permit:Downtown Rental Unit I Commercial Lodging
i)Eligibility:
1)This permit type is only available to those who own,operate or manage a
licensed rental unit/hotel room/lodging property in the downtown core,as
defined by the Town of Estes Park’s Commercial Downtown (CD)zoning
district.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)Permits are valid for an entire calendar year.
2)A valid hangtag issued by the Town must always be displayed on the
vehicle’s rearview mirror.
3)Permits are valid only in one assigned parking area (lot).This assignment
will be indicated on the permit.
4)Permits are not valid in time-limited or reserved spaces.
5)There are no time restrictions for this permit;permit holders are allowed
access to their assigned parking lot/area 24 hours per day,seven (7)days
per week.
6)A $20 replacement fee will apply for lost or damaged hangtags.
c.Overnight Permit:General Use
i)Eligibility:General use overnight parking is only allowed in the following
circumstances:
1)An individual is taking the Hiker Shuttle into Rocky Mountain National Park
to camp overnight in the park;
2)An individual is participating in an extended hike in the Estes Park Valley
(either on their own or as part of a commercially-run tour)and does not
have a private location for their vehicle to park overnight;
3)An individual has an extraordinary/emergency need for overnight parking
(e.g.,vehicle is broken down).In this instance,the reason must be
deemed appropriate by Parking &Transit Division staff;or
4)An individual is staying with a local lodging establishment and/or staying at
a licensed vacation rental (e.g.,VRBO,Airbnb)and the main lodging
location does not have sufficient parking to accommodate all guests.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)Not valid for use on a recreational vehicle as defined by Chapter 13 of the
Estes Park Development Code.
2)Permit holders may not sleep in their vehicle at any time.
3)Valid for up to seven (7)nights.
4)Must be registered to a specific license plate.Vehicles that take up
multiple spaces (e.g.,truck pulling a trailer)will be required to pay per
vehicle,per night for each occupied space.
Document Title:Policy 842 —Parking Permits 6/28/2022
Revisions:2 Town of Estes Park,Public Works Page 2 of 7
5)Must be purchased at the time of parking.
6)Only valid in the designated area of the Events Complex Park-n-Ride lot
(1125 Rooftop Way)as indicated on the following map:
General Use
Overnight Parking Permit
Valid for this location only
Estes Pdrk Events Complex
1125 Rooftop Way
d.Overnight Permit:Temporary Guest Permit
i)Eligibility:
1)This permit is available to those who are guests of a valid Downtown
Resident Permit holder.
2)The Downtown Resident Permit holder must apply for the Temporary
Guest Pass on behalf of their guests.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)Not valid for use on a recreational vehicle as defined by Chapter 13 of the
Estes Park Development Code.
2)Permit holders may not sleep in their vehicle at any time.
3)Valid for up to seven (7)nights.
4)Must be registered to a specific license plate.A valid hangtag issued by
the Town must always be displayed on the vehicle’s rearview mirror.
5)Permits are valid only in one assigned parking area (lot).This assignment
will be indicated on the permit.
6)Permits are not valid in time-limited or reserved spaces.There are no time
restrictions for this permit;permit holders are allowed access to their
assigned parking lot/area 24 hours per day,seven (7)days per week.
Document Title:Policy 842 —Parking Permits 6/28/2022
Town of Estes Park,Public Works Page 3 of 7Revisions:2
e.Employee Permit:Convenience Permit
i)Eligibility:
1)Anyone who works in the downtown core is eligible to purchase this
permit.
2)Applicant must provide proof of employment or that they conduct business
in the downtown core,as defined by the Town of Estes Park’s Commercial
Downtown (CD)zoning district.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)Permits are valid in any seasonal paid parking area.
2)Permits are valid for an entire annual paid parking season.
3)Permits are not valid in time-limited or reserved spaces.
4)Permit is not valid for overnight parking.
5)Only valid for non-marked personal vehicles (marked commercial vehicles
are not eligible for this permit).
6)Each permit must be registered to a specific license plate.
7)There is no limit to the number of vehicles that can share one permit,
however,permit holders that use a shared permit will be responsible for
managing the shared use of their permits.The Town is not responsible for
shared permit holders that receive a citation for attempting to use the
same permit on more than one vehicle at one time.
1.Business Permit:Commercial Loading
i)Eligibility:
1)Anyone who works or conducts business in the downtown core (as
defined by the Town of Estes Park’s Commercial Downtown (CD)zoning
district)is eligible to purchase this permit.
2)Applicant must provide proof of employment or that they conduct business
in the downtown core.
3)Subject to proof of current business license.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)Only valid for marked commercial or business vehicles (not for use on
unmarked personal vehicles).
2)Permits are valid only in assigned parking areas (lots)and are available
on a first-come,first-served basis.
3)Vehicles displaying this permit must be actively loading or unloading
people and/or goods.
4)Each permit must be registered to a specific license plate or plates,in the
case of a shared permit.
5)There is no limit to the number of vehicles that can share one permit,
however permit holders that use a shared permit will be responsible for
managing the shared use of their permits.The Town is not responsible for
shared permit holders that receive a citation for attempting to use the
same permit on more than one vehicle at one time.
Document Title:Policy $42 —Parking Permits 6/28/2022
Revisions:2 Town of Estes Park,Public Works Page 4 of 7
6)Parking shall be permitted between the hours of 5 p.m.and 10 a.m.One
space per permit;multiple vehicles sharing a single permit may not park
overnight at the same time.
g.Local 60 Minutes Free
i)Eligibility:
1)Anyone who resides within the Estes Park R3 School District.
2)Applicant must provide proof of residency.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)Permits are valid in any seasonal paid parking area,for up to 60 minutes
of free parking per day.
2)Permits are valid for an entire annual paid parking season.
3)Permits are not valid in time-limited or reserved spaces.
4)Permit is not valid for overnight parking.
5)Only valid for non-marked personal vehicles (marked commercial vehicles
are not eligible for this permit).
6)Each permit must be registered to a specific license plate.
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h.Volunteer Permit
i)Eligibility:
1)This permit is available to any business,organization or governmental
entity who offers uncompensated employment or volunteer opportunities
in the downtown core (as defined by the Town of Estes Park’s Commercial
Downtown (CD)zoning district).
2)Applicant must provide proof that those who will be receiving a volunteer
permit are not being compensated,financially or otherwise.
ii)Rules and Regulations:
1)Applicant must provide a specific time frame during which the permit(s)
will be active.
2)This permit type can only be used while the vehicle’s driver is actively
volunteering without compensation.The permit is not valid while the
vehicle’s driver is conducting personal business.
3)Permits are issued as physical hangtags for temporary display in a
volunteer’s vehicle.
4)The hangtag must be clearly visible in the dash of the vehicle.
5)During the time that the permit is active,it is the organization’s sole
responsibility to distribute,manage and account for all permits,and ensure
they are being used appropriately.
6)A $20 replacement fee will apply for lost or damaged hangtags.
i.Daily Permit:Express Pass
i)Eligibility:
Document Title:Policy 842 —Parking Permits 6/28/2022
Revisions:2 Town of Estes Park,Public Works Page 5 of 7
1)This permit type is available to anyone who would like to park in one of the
Town’s eight paid parking areas during the annual paid parking season.n
order to conduct personal business in the downtown core.
ii)Rules &Regulations:
1)This permit type must be purchased in advance prior to arriving in the
parking area of one’s choice.The Town’s Parking and Transit Manager
may determine how far in advance the purchase must occur for the permit
to be available,consistent with the requirements integrated into the
platform or other method for the purchase of the permit.
2)This permit type is valid for one,two or three full days of parking during
posted paid parking hours.
3)Permits are not valid in time-limited or reserved spaces.
4)Permit is not valid for overnight parking.
5)Purchasing this permit does not guarantee that a parking space will be
available nor does it guarantee that a parking space will be available in a
preferred parking area.Public parking is first-come,first-served in all
parking areas regardless of permit type or status.
6)Each permit must be registered to a specific license plate.
7)Only valid for non-marked personal vehicles (marked commercial vehicles
are not eligible for this permit).
8)There wHI beno refunds for “unused’pp rkinu.
4.GENERAL RULES
The following rules are generally applicable to all of the permit types listed above.
Permit holders will be asked to review and agree via signature to the following terms
prior to receiving any Parking Permit.
a.Permits have no cash value and are non-transferable.
b.Permit holders must be parked legally in a designated public parking area (e.g.,
no double-parking,parking in reserved areas,or parking in areas designated “No
Parking”).Permits are not valid in spaces for persons with disabilities,in fire
lanes,or in spaces marked “Reserved”for other uses (e.g.,Police,Library).
c.Permit holder must move their vehicle within 24 hours for parking lot
maintenance (e.g.,striping,sweeping,cleaning,snow removal).Written notice
will be provided to permit holders by email at least 24 hours in advance,If the
vehicle has not been moved after 24 hours of notice,the vehicle will be removed
from the parking area at the owner’s expense pursuant to Colorado statutes.
d.Permits are valid only for designated purposes as described in this Policy.
Vehicles are not exempt from paying hourly fees for paid parking when vehicles
are parked out of compliance with the rules and regulations of this Policy,and
such noncompliant parking is subject to enforcement under the Estes Park
Municipal Code.
e.Any permit holder who does not abide by this Policy will risk loss of their permit.
Upon first violation of the stated Rules and Regulations for their permit type,the
permit owner will receive a written warning by email and USPS mail.A second
Document Title:Policy 842 —Parking Permits 6/28/2022
Revisions:2 Town of Estes Park,Public Works Page 6 of 7
violation will result in suspension of the permit for 30 days with the opportunity to
appeal.Appeals must be submitted in writing to The Car Park,P0 Box 2285,
Estes Park,CO 80517,or in person at 363 East Elkhorn Aye,Suite 208.A third
violation could result in an additional suspension of the permit of up to 180 days
with similar opportunity to appeal,as well as immediate revocation of one’s ability
to purchase any additional parking permit for one year.The Parking and Transit
Manager or designee is authorized to make determinations on such warnings,
suspensions,and revocations,in their reasonable discretion.The hearing officer
for any appeal shall be designated by the Town Administrator.Notice of
suspension of permit shall be given with no less than ten (10)days’opportunity
to appeal,in the form and manner specified by the Parking and Transit Manager,
unless,in the Parking and Transit Manager’s determination,the circumstances
amount to an emergency and immediate suspension is warranted.
f.The Town of Estes Park assumes no responsibility or liability for all risks,losses,
costs,and damages incurred during use of the Town-owned parking facilities.
g.Inoperable or abandoned vehicles are subject to towing at the owner’s expense
pursuant to Colorado statutes.
It Any vehicle parked in violation of these stated regulations may be removed at the
owner’s expense pursuant to Colorado statutes.
I.The Town reserves the riqhtto limit the saie and dtdbution of any permit at the
Town’s sole discretion.
hjJ_the event of a conflict,the Estes Park Munk.;paI Code contrcs over any
provisions of this Policy.
5.COST OF PERMITS
a.The cost of the Parking Permits is intended to be set annually by December 15 of
the preceding year by resolution of the Town Board.
b.Full payment must be made prior to receiving the permit.
Approved:
Wendy Koenig,Mayor
Date
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