| Special Notice Regarding New Municipal Parking Lots |
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Through the 2018 Budget process, two new municipal parking lots were approved. The new lots on Mississaga Street East and Centennial Drive are projected to be operational as of July 20, 2018. Please see the notice below for further details.
Notice regarding New Municipal Lots
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| Accessible Parking |
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In order to park in a designated accessible person parking space, you must display an approved Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit.
The fine for parking in an accessible space without a proper permit is $350.00.
Both on-street and off-street accessible spaces are available in the downtown area.
Parking in any accessible space in the downtown is free, however, parking in any metered space in the downtown requires payment, even if an Accessible Parking Permit is displayed.
Map of accessible parking locations
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| Boulevard Parking |
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Council approved a by-law amendment to allow boulevard parking. Residents are now able to park their vehicle on their driveway between the sidewalk and the roadway year round. Set back are in place to ensure that safe sight lines for drivers are maintained and that there is no interference with winter operations.
Notice regarding Boulevard Parking
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| Monthly Permit Parking |
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There are a limited number of monthly permit parking spaces available in the City's downtown area parking lots.
Monthly permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be purchased by attending the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South (First Floor), Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
| Things You Should Know |
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Permit Parking Fee - Interior Lots (Lots #7 and #11) - $60.00 (plus applicable taxes) per month
Permit Parking Fee - Exterior Lots (Lots #3, #6, and #14) - $50.00 (plus applicable taxes) per month
- A permit entitles users to "Monday to Sunday" use of the permit parking area
- Permit spaces that are not prepaid at least 30 days prior to the start of the month will be made available to others
- Permit parking spaces are not guaranteed; Council may remove or re-locate permit parking spaces if deemed necessary
- Current permits (with month and lot number) must be displayed in the front of your vehicle and be clearly visible through the windshield
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| If Parking Lot is Full |
| If your permit parking lot is full and you need to park at a metered location, call 705-325-2313 and provide your licence plate number and permit number to avoid being ticketed. |
| No Overnight Parking |
| A monthly permit does not entitle parking in the lots between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 15 to April 15. |
| Refunds |
| Refunds will only be issued on full month permits prior to the beginning of the month. Please have the permit with you if you are seeking a refund. |
| Personal Information Collected |
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Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will be used by the Clerk's Department and Treasury Department for parking notice changes due to construction, maintenance or closure.
Please direct any questions you have about the collection of personal information to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia, ON, L3V 7T5. Call 705-329-7234 for more information.
For more information, please contact the Clerk's Department - Legislative Services Division at 705-325-2313.
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PassportParking® App
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Say hello to convenient parking with the PassportParking app! No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be.
Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy! Just park where you see PassportParking app signs and decals, pay for your parking session from your phone, and be on your way.
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What are the benefits of using PassportParking?
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○ Pay quickly and securely with your phone.
○ Forget refilling the meter in the rain or braving the cold.
○ Get alerts when your parking session is about to end.
○ Stop worrying about how much time is left on the meter.
○ Add time to your parking session directly from your phone.
○ Your plans change, your parking spot shouldn't. Simply extend your parking session via our app.
○ Receive email receipts at the end of your parking session.
○ Expenses made easy, manage your parking history through the mobile app.
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| How do I pay for parking with PassportParking? |
- Download the PassportParking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
- Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address.
- Park anywhere you see PassportParking app signs and decals.
- Pay for your parking session from your phone.
- Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer!
Still have questions? Check out our FAQs.
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Park. Pay. Be On Your Way.TM with the PassportParking app!
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| Parking Regulations |
| Overnight Parking |
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Parking is prohibited on all City streets and lots from November 15 to April 15 from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
This provision is in effect whether it is snowing or not. Your vehicle may be ticketed and towed. The fine for overnight parking during this time is $50.00.
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| Fire Routes |
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You cannot stop or park a vehicle in a designated fire route zone.
Please look for and obey signs when parking in public and private parking lots. The fine for parking in a designated fire route is $100.00.
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| On-Street Parking in Residential Areas |
| Parking is available on many streets throughout the City of Orillia. Please pay attention to posted parking signs for applicable restrictions. |
| Traffic and Parking By-law |
| Traffic/Parking By-law
To report a parking violation, please call 705-325-2313.
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| Rates and Time Limits |
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| Ticket Payments |
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There are a number of convenient methods for paying a parking ticket/fine.
| Online Payment Option |
| You can pay parking tickets online using VISA or Mastercard. It is quick, easy, secure, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by going to the Pay Tickets website.
Things you need to know:
- A handling fee of $1.50 will be added to online ticket payments.
- Check your payment carefully to ensure that you are paying the right amount. If you make an error in the payment amount, the payment will be reversed or returned and your ticket will remain outstanding. The handling fee on incorrect online payments is non-refundable.
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| Other Payment Options |
- In person at the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, (First Floor), Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Cash, cheque or debit is accepted.
- By mail: Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300, Orillia, ON, L3V 7T5.
- The drop box by the front entrance of the Orillia City Centre
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