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All Parking Reservation Programs

Meter & Space Reservations

Meter & Space Reservation Approval Process

All Parking Reservation Programs

Meter & Space Reservations

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What are meter & space reservations?

Meter & Space Reservations allow exclusive use of parking spaces within City-approved construction zones or special event areas. These reservations are separate from the permits that allow construction projects or special events.

Meter & Space Reservations involve the posting of reserved spaces a minimum of 72 hours prior to the event or project start date. If properly posted, these signs will allow the City of Sacramento to legally tow or cite unauthorized vehicles parked in those spaces which cause any obstruction or interference with the construction project or special event.

Only contractors and special event coordinators who have obtained or applied for a construction permit or special event permit through the appropriate City divisions may apply for a Meter & Space Reservation through the Parking Services Division.

When are they required?

Approval of any City permits for construction projects or special events that allow obstructions or events on the public right-of-way will not include exclusive use of any parking spaces within that permit area.

If the parking spaces within the permit area are needed, then a separate reservation of those parking spaces through the Parking Services Division is required to ensure spaces are clear during the project or event period and to provide parking for commercial vehicles or special event vehicles.

What vehicles are allowed to park in reserved spaces?

Vehicles parked within these reserved spaces may only be commercially licensed vehicles or any special event vehicles approved under a special events permit. Reservations cannot include spaces to park personal vehicles, including personal vehicles of construction staff.

Any large items such as trash bins or construction equipment may use these reserved spaces if they are included in the Meter & Space Reservation form.

Permits for construction projects or special events must be submitted or approved by the appropriate City department prior to submitting an application for a Meter & Space Reservation.

Construction permits

Permits required to perform construction on city right-of-way

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Encroachment permits

Permits required to encroach on the city right-of-way

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Special event permit

Permits required to hold special events on city right-of-way

Reserve parking spaces

Application must be submitted no less than 10 business days from the proposed special event or construction project start date. Applications submitted less than 10 days before the start date will automatically be assessed an Expedite Fee.

Please allow up to two weeks for a response after submission of the Meter & Space Reservation Application. Requests are processed in the order received.

Read rules & regulations

Download and print this document before applying

Identify parking spaces

Instructions on how to identify parking spaces for the application

Reservation fee schedule

View reservation permit fees and daily rates

Online application

Apply no less than 10 business days from event or project start date

Reservation approval process

View the process from application to posting

Posting spaces

After the Meter & Space Reservation steps above are completed and the payment is made, then spaces must be posted.

If a posting fee was paid with the reservation: No other action is needed by the applicant because the Parking Services Division will handle all posting activities.

If no posting fee was paid because the applicant requested to waive the fee: It is the applicant's responsibilty to post all spaces no less than 72 hours prior to the construction project or special event start date.

Construction posting

Guidelines to post spaces in construction projects

Special event posting

Guidelines to post spaces in special event permit areas

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GIS map of parking spaces and other venues

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Change order request form

Must be submitted 10 business days prior to reservation effective date

Sacramento City Code 10.36

Parking zones and permits for construction & special events

Sacramento City Code Title 17

City codes relating to planning and development

Sacramento City Code 12.48

City codes relating to special events

Bus parking space reservations

Charter buses for tours, events, or school field trips visiting the downtown Sacramento area do not require Meter & Space Reservations. There are many on-street and off-street options available, most free of charge.

It is recommended that bus drivers drop passengers off at the venue destination, then park off-site at one of these designate bus parking spaces until passengers are ready for pick-up.

Spaces are available on a first-come basis. If a reserved space is needed, please apply for a Meter & Space Reservation.

Bus parking locations

View locations for bus parking around Old Sacramento and State Capitol

Meter & Space Reservation Approval Process

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Meter & Space Reservations

What are meter & space reservations?

When are they required?

What vehicles are allowed to park in reserved spaces?

Step 1: Obtain City of Sacramento permits

Reserve parking spaces

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Posting spaces

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Bus parking space reservations

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