Paid parking begins May 8 in downtown Elora
Program was to begin in January but is ready to roll now
ELORA – Paid parking in downtown Elora begins on May 8.
It was to have started in January, but weather and other other circumstances brought the project to a halt.
Now, the township has completed the necessary preparations to support rollout, officials say, including system readiness, signage installation and the launch of the online exemption program for residents.
The township says paid parking is designed to improve parking availability and turnover in high-demand areas, while continuing to support residents and local businesses.
Through the online exemption program, eligible residential property owners and tenants in Centre Wellington can register up to four vehicles per residence to park for free in downtown Elora.
Paid parking is required in two areas:
- zone one: paid parking with a three-hour time limit to support high turnover; and
- zone two: paid parking for up to 24 hours in accordance with the existing bylaw.
Paid parking will be in effect seven days per week, from 9am to 7pm.
Parking regulations and time limits will continue to be enforced, officials say.
Residents are encouraged to register for the exemption program in advance of the launch date.
For more information or to register for an exemption, visit centrewellington.ca/paidparking.
