Learn how your neighborhood can add or remove on-street parking restrictions through the community petition process.
To add or remove parking restrictions, at least 55% of property owners in your neighborhood must sign the petition. Each property receives one vote, regardless of the number of residents. Only individuals listed as property owners in official records may sign on behalf of a property.
A neighborhood may request to restrict on-street parking by submitting a petition demonstrating support from at least 55% of residents (one home = one vote). Upon verification of the petition, the City will enact a “no on-street parking” restriction for that neighborhood.
A neighborhood that has previously restricted on-street parking may petition to reinstate on-street parking. A petition showing at least 55% of residents in favor of reinstating parking is required for the City to lift the restriction.
Contact the Code Compliance Division to request an official Petition Application form. Petitions must be submitted on the City-provided form to be considered valid.
Clearly define the geographic boundaries of your neighborhood using official maps, plats, or records recognized by the City of Tamarac. Your neighborhood may consist of a subdivision, homeowners' association, or group of contiguous residential properties.
Gather signatures from property owners in your defined neighborhood. You need support from at least 55% of property owners to meet the petition threshold.
One signature per property owner of record is required. The City will verify petitions and provide a written determination.
Only property owners listed in official records may sign. Each property gets one vote, regardless of the number of residents or owners.
Your petition must include the following for each signatory:
Submit your completed petition application and all supporting documentation to:
The City will verify your petition by confirming property ownership records, calculating the percentage of support, and validating signatures. You will receive written confirmation of the determination.
Upon City Manager or designee's approval, changes to parking status will be implemented. The City will install appropriate signage, and the neighborhood will be added to or removed from the restricted list.
As an alternative to the resident petition process, the City Commission may add or remove a neighborhood from the on-street parking enforcement list by majority vote. This may occur when:
City Commission meetings are open to the public. Contact the City Clerk’s office for information on addressing the Commission regarding parking concerns.
Fees may be assessed for administrative processing of petition applications, signage installation, or related costs. Fee amounts are determined by the City Manager or designee and may include:
Contact the Code Compliance Division for current fee information. Fee waivers may be considered for hardship cases as approved by the City Manager or designee.