Carlsbad to Enforce Parking
Beginning June 25, 2020
Carlsbad, including Carlsbad Village, has a fair amount of parking, on streets and in multiple parking lots.
Parking, however, may be a bit of a trial on a holiday, when there is a special event (like the Carlsbad Triathlon), or on a busy summer weekend, especially near the beaches.
The good thing about our parking is that for the most part it’s free, even at the train station; some exceptions include the parking lots along the beach in the state park areas (South Ponto Beach just north of La Costa Avenue, the lot at the end of Tamarack). And some lots are limited to the shoppers at that location, such as the Village Faire Shopping Center in the Village.
In the past I've heard the free parking issue is being looked at in the Village but haven't heard anything more on the subject.
I recently received an email from the Carlsbad Village Association that the City of Carlsbad is going to start enforcing posted parking limits beginning June 25th, something that apparently hasn’t been done on a regular basis. There is signage posted in the Village to remind everyone of this change.
I suspect some people may not even pay attention where signs limit parking to 3 hours, or don’t worry, since it hasn’t been enforced consistently.
The rationale for the improved parking enforcement is that the City of Carlsbad feels that enforcing the municipal code regarding parking limits, where posted, will provide better access to businesses for those wanting to frequent Carlsbad's retailers, services and restaurants. It’s certainly timed well since things have opened up again...restaurants, retailers, hair salons, bars...and people are out and about like normal from what I could tell when running errands in the Village yesterday.
And the summer season is upon us - the first day of Summer is Saturday June 20th! That means lots more people and cars wanting access to Carlsbad’s businesses, services, shops and eateries.
Here is a list of public parking lots in Carlsbad Village without parking limits and a number of streets where there is no time limit for long-term parking for those who need longer-term parking options.
That said, it’s important to also be aware of the City of Carlsbad municipal code limiting parking in the same spot - on a street or public place - for more than 72 hours. No doubt they will be watching this more closely, too.
I wonder what those parking tickets are going to cost violators?!
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