In a 6-2 vote, where councilmembers Allen Warren and Eric Guerra “nayed,” the city of Sacramento will move forward on an amended parking meter proposal. Yet, it gets a little confusing.Businesses are worried the SPOT Zone tiered parking, which allows drivers to pay a higher rate to go beyond posted time limits, will make it difficult for their customers to find parking during upcoming arena events. Being able to park for three to four hours during a basketball game or concert doesn’t allow for quick turnover.Essentially, what will immediately change is parking meter times will extend from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Front to 16th streets and W to C streets.However, the switch will be delayed along the R street corridor for 120 days to give local businesses time to work with the city.Another change from the original proposal, the Midtown parking area from 16th to 19th streets will also be on hold for 120 days to work with businesses in the area.Yet another change is the addition of a parking extension to neighboring residential street parking.Residents were concerned there would be an overflow of parking in neighborhood areas due to drivers trying to get out of paying for the meters.The city will also extend residential street parking times from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to prevent that from happening.City staff said the parking times will take effect in the coming weeks, but couldn’t give a specific date. They said they will post updates on the website.

In a 6-2 vote, where councilmembers Allen Warren and Eric Guerra “nayed,” the city of Sacramento will move forward on an amended parking meter proposal. Yet, it gets a little confusing.

Businesses are worried the SPOT Zone tiered parking, which allows drivers to pay a higher rate to go beyond posted time limits, will make it difficult for their customers to find parking during upcoming arena events. Being able to park for three to four hours during a basketball game or concert doesn’t allow for quick turnover.


Essentially, what will immediately change is parking meter times will extend from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Front to 16th streets and W to C streets.

However, the switch will be delayed along the R street corridor for 120 days to give local businesses time to work with the city.

Another change from the original proposal, the Midtown parking area from 16th to 19th streets will also be on hold for 120 days to work with businesses in the area.

Yet another change is the addition of a parking extension to neighboring residential street parking.

Residents were concerned there would be an overflow of parking in neighborhood areas due to drivers trying to get out of paying for the meters.

The city will also extend residential street parking times from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to prevent that from happening.

City staff said the parking times will take effect in the coming weeks, but couldn’t give a specific date. They said they will post updates on the website.