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Council approves resident‑only permit for Simpson Avenue pending citywide program
Summary
The council approved designating Simpson Avenue as resident‑only parking pending adoption of a citywide resident‑permit system; staff will finalize ordinance language, permit costs and implementation details.
The City Council on Aug. 25 approved a temporary designation making Simpson Avenue a resident‑only parking street while staff develops a citywide resident parking permit program.
Staff described a broader program under development that will set criteria (for example, dead‑end streets, density thresholds), pricing and permit formats. For Simpson Avenue — the street closest to the Winnipesaukee pier — staff said temporary permits and rearview mirror hangers were prepared as an interim measure to address overflow parking tied to lakeside destinations.
The council voted to designate Simpson Avenue as resident only with a permit required, pending completion of the overall program. The motion passed with six votes in the affirmative.
Staff said final ordinance language and cost estimates will be brought back once research on permit fees and production costs is complete. Councilors and staff noted the program will require sponsor councilors and formal council approval for any street considered for resident‑only status.
Ending: Simpson Avenue will operate as a resident‑only permit street on an interim basis while city staff finalize program rules and costs for potential citywide adoption.
