Apply for or Renew a Commercial Loading Zone Permit

Before you apply, coordinate with nearby neighbors, business associations, and Community Improvement Districts to determine the location of your commercial loading zone.

To apply for a new permit, you must have the following information:

1. Your business name and contact information.
2. The address of your business.
3. Details about your proposed loading zone:
   • The exact location of the proposed zone.
   • The length of the curb you are requesting for your loading zone (used to calculate fees).
   • The number of metered parking spots you will need to replace with your loading zone.

Use the Begin Online button to begin your application.

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• $2.00 per foot of the curb lane of the loading zone
• $50.00 for the original sign installation

City ordinance 57831 outlines the fees.

Once your application has been received:

• You will receive a confirmation email and an application ID number. You can monitor the status of your application by entering your application number on the Track and Manage a Case, Permit, or License page.
• A Street Department inspector will conduct a survey of traffic conditions in the area.
• The Traffic Control Supervisor will review the needs of your business with respect to the loading and unloading of freight merchandise, materials or property on the public street or alleys.
• If your loading zone permit is approved, the Traffic Commissioner will issue an annual permit for a commercial loading zone.
• Your approval notification will include payment instructions. You can also learn how to make a payment to the Street Department.
• Once your permit is issued and your fee is paid, the Traffic Commissioner will place and maintain appropriate signs to indicate the area and hours of your loading zone.

Each permit expires on December 31st of the year for which the permit was issued. You will receive a renewal notice by mail before December 31st.

Follow the instructions in the renewal notice to renew and pay for your permit. 

• $2.00 per foot of the curb lane of the loading zone.
• $10 late fee if you are renewing past the deadline.

Your approval notification will include payment instructions. Learn how to make a payment to the Street Department.

City ordinance 57831 outlines the fees.

• If your permit is renewed, no further action is needed.
• If your permit is not renewed, the Traffic Commissioner will remove your commercial loading zone signs.
• If you miss the deadline for renewal and the Traffic Commissioner has not removed your signs, you can pay a $10 late fee plus your $2-per-foot fee to renew.
• If you miss the deadline for renewal and the Traffic Commissioner HAS removed your signs, you must reapply and pay in full.