Parking Lot License

Parking Lot License

When You Need A Parking Lot License:

Anyone who conducts any commercial parking place must obtain a license from the License Officer for each parking place .

How To Obtain A Parking Lot License:

In Person: Go to the City Licensing and Permits Office, 200 Ross Street. Click here to view a map.

Download: Parking Lot License Application
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What To Bring With You:

When applying for a Parking Lot License in person, you must bring the following materials with you, or your application cannot be processed.

The name of the licensee (your name), proof of identification, and any other name under which your business is to be conducted.

The address of the business you are licensing.

A certificate of insurance showing that you have public liability insurance for the current calendar year which covers the parking place with limits of not less than $100,000 for personal injuries and not less than $25,000 for property damage.

For open lots (rather than buildings), a sketch or plot showing every possible detail of the lot.

For closed (building) lots, a sketch or plot showing every possible detail of the building, and a written description of the number of uniformed security you will be using.

Proof of compliance with City zoning laws.

Proof of full payment of the parking tax imposed by Chapter 249 of the Fiscal Title.

An Occupancy Permit.

The Fee

See the License Fee Table.

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