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Mount Clemens adopts residential parking‑permit resolution under amended Ordinance 20.2
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution setting fees and criteria for residential parking‑permit zones under an amendment to Ordinance 20.2. Residents asked about signage, how passes are issued, and spillover parking; staff said resident and guest passes will be free and issued through the treasurer's office, with outreach and signage forthcoming.
The Mount Clemens City Commission adopted a resolution implementing fees and criteria for residential parking‑permit zones under an amendment to Ordinance 20.2.
City staff explained the amendment (second reading occurred on 07/07/2025) authorizes the commission to establish criteria for evaluating areas for residential permit zones and to set permit fees by resolution. The resolution presented the process for establishing zones, signage requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.
Residents at the meeting asked whether the permit would merely move parking a block away and about long‑term effectiveness. Staff said zone boundaries and signage are designed to discourage spillover and that the city will conduct outreach and create passes and hang tags. The treasurer’s office will issue resident and guest passes on proof of residency; staff said resident and guest passes will be free. A $25 option exists in the recreation payment system for limited transactions, but staff noted that option is not tax‑deductible and is limited to set dollar amounts.
Commissioners discussed outreach options (mailing passes, centralized pickup events, and tent distribution) and agreed an annual pass schedule would be easiest to administer. Staff estimated implementation would likely take about a month so the program could be in place before school starts.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made and supported; the commission approved the resolution by roll‑call vote.
Staff said they will develop signage, outreach materials, and a process for residents to obtain passes and will waive tickets issued in error while the program is rolled out.
