The Upland City Council adopted a residential permit parking zone for Spinnaker Way on Nov. 10 following a public hearing in which adjacent residents described chronic parking blockages that hindered mail delivery and trash collection.

Development Services staff said they received a petition on June 17, 2025 signed by 13 of the 14 households on Spinnaker Way and that field observations showed unusually high demand for street parking. Staff presented the municipal code process (Municipal Code section 10.44.0.01) and explained the city issues up to three resident stickers per household for $10 each plus two annual visitor passes.

Natalie Garrett, a Spinnaker Way resident, described mail carriers refusing to deliver when mailboxes were blocked, routine long‑term parking from adjacent apartment residents and instances of property damage to trash cans. “We have a huge problem with parking because it’s a small cul de sac,” Garrett said during public comment, urging council to adopt permit parking.

A Genoa Way resident, Carrie Allcott, asked the council to consider unintended consequences: she warned that permitting on Spinnaker Way could move the parking problem to Genoa and other streets, impose costs and limits on visitors, and recommended the city examine apartment site management and alternate curb space on Benson Avenue.

Council and staff discussed outreach to adjacent streets; staff confirmed they had mailed a survey to Spinnaker and Genoa residents and would reach out to Genoa again. Councilmembers urged neighbors to talk with each other and with council offices to expedite any additional requests.

A motion to establish the Spinnaker Way permit district was moved and seconded during the meeting; council recorded the motion and voted to adopt the resolution. Staff said residents would soon be able to display permits and hoped mail and trash access would be restored.