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LARKIN COURT - ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIMED PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE & IMPLEMENTATION OF A 12-MONTH PILOT PROJECT ON A PORTION OF MONROE STREET - RESOLUTIONCity Council MeetingJuly 14, 2026Public Works Department RiversideCA.gov2
1. The Preferential Parking Program is neighborhood driven and enables eligible residential neighborhoods continually impacted by outside parking sources to pursue establishment of PPZs.2. PPZs increase availability of on-street parking for residents and their guests by requiring parked vehicles to display a PPZ permit during restricted days / times.3. On January 27, 2026, the City Council approved a new PPZ on nearby Ouida Drive.BACKGROUND 1 2
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1. A petition was submitted by 75% (9 of 12) of residents on Larkin Court requesting establishment of a Timed 2-Hour Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ).2. Overflow parking can create the following issues:a) Parking availability for residents and their guests; b) Placement of trash cans; c) Ingress and egress from properties; d) Noise and litter / trash; and e) Repeat 72-Hour, red curb, and hydrant related parking violations.BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) RiversideCA.gov4
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On 3/4/25, the Transportation Board (Board) reviewed these matters; five of eight members were present. The Board voted unanimously to recommend: 1. The establishment of the proposed Timed 2-Hour Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ) on Larkin Court from Monroe Street to the easterly terminus; and 2. Implementation of a 12-Month Pilot Project to convert the portion of Monroe Street (frontage road) from Ouida Drive to Monroe Street (arterial road) to one-way northbound only operations and install diagonal parking stalls along the west side of the street segment.BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS RiversideCA.gov6
To increase on-street parking capacity in proximity to the Lorraine Terrace Apartment located at 4131 Monroe Street due to the recently implemented PPZ on Ouida Drive and newly proposed PPZ on Larkin Court a 12-Month Pilot Project is proposed which would: 1. Convert Monroe Street (frontage road) from Ouida Drive to Monroe Street (arterial road) to one-way northbound operations only; and2. Install diagonal parking stalls on the west side of the street segment increasing parking capacity by 50% (5 additional spaces).PROPOSED 12-MONTH PILOT PROJECT5 6 6/29/2026
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PROPOSED 12-MONTH PILOT PROJECT EXHIBIT
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That the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution to establish a “2-Hour Parking between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., except for residents with permits” Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ) on Larkin Court from Monroe Street to its easterly terminus; and 2. Approve implementation of a 12-Month Pilot Project to convert the portion of Monroe Street (frontage road) from Ouida Drive to Monroe Street (arterial road) to one-way northbound only operations and install diagonal parking stalls along the west side of the roadway segment.RECOMMENDATIONS7 8