The City's engineers are responsible for reviewing all petitions for Resident Permit zones and to advise the Traffic & Parking Committee of their findings. The following are issues that are examined and that contribute to the engineer's recommendations:
- Institutional parking effects in the immediate area (colleges, hospitals, manufacturing, etc.).
- Residential, commercial or mixed use neighborhood.
- Winter Parking Ban or other parking restrictions within the requested area.
- Housing density (Single Family, Multi-Family, Apartment complexes, public housing).
- Parking density is also considered such as available curb-side and/or off-street parking.
- Presence of public schools or health centers in the immediate area.
- If it is determined there is a need for a RPP zone, then the configuration of the zone must be determined (24/7, weekdays, evenings, one or both sides of the roadway).
- Other existing RPP zones in the immediate area.
- Potential negative effects on commerce in the area must be determined.
The results of the engineer's survey along with a recommendation are submitted to the Traffic & Parking Committee.