Reserved Parking Application

Need to reserve parking spaces for a contractor, dumpster, moving truck, or POD?

Follow the steps below to make your reservation.

 

Online

Step 1.Verify your Location

You will need to confirm the property and parking space(s) are within Culver City’s jurisdiction.

Using the Culver City Property Information Search map, search for your address or location.

Ensure that your location is within the city boundaries.

Step 2.Apply Online

Please complete the appropriate Reserve Parking Space application online via the Permit Portal based on your needs (contractor/dumpster/moving truck/POD). 

Submit Application

Step 3.Application Review

Once you have applied for your permit on the Permit Portal, the Engineering and Traffic and Mobility Divisions will review the application within 5 business days. If your application needs more information, or is not approved, you will receive a notification via email with an explanation.

Step 4.Pay for your Permit

Permit fees must be paid prior to issuance. You will receive an email notification once your permit has been approved and is ready for payment. 

After you have paid your permit fees, please send a notification of payment to engineering@culvercity.org referencing your permit number.

Step 5.Pick up the No Parking Signs

After your permit has been issued, you will need to pick up the NO PARKING signs from City Hall located at 9770 Culver Blvd, 2nd Floor &ndash Engineering.

The NO PARKING signs must be posted 48 hours in advance of parking restriction(s).

The permit will include instructions on how to post the signs and how Parking Enforcement should be notified.

Temporary No Parking Sign Posting Guidelines

Temporary No Parking Sign (TNPS) must be posted at least 48 hours in advance and SHALL NOT cover or obscure existing signs or parking meter heads.

The TNPS must be unobstructed and clearly visible by drivers on the street.

Posting Requirements

  • Write Begin on the first sign and write End on the last sign.
  • Fasten TNP Signs securely at the top and bottom at a minimum.
  • Do not cover any existing signage
  • Install TNG Signs facing oncoming traffic and at a 90 degree angle to the street (like a STOP sign)
  • TNP Signs must be unobstructed and clearly visible from the street.
  • Do not post TNP Signs on Trees if a 5 foot minimum to the bottom of the sign cannot be obtained.
  • Except when posted on a parking meter, a minimum of two TNPS are always required, with a maximum of 30’ (thirty feet) between them.
  • When the distance exceeds 30’ (thirty feet) in length, additional signs should be placed between the “BEGIN” and “END” signs, with all signs placed a maximum of 30’ (thirty feet) apart.
  • If the TNP Signs are being posted on the entire block, the maximum spacing between the signs is 50 feet and a TNP Sign must be posted on all existing poles where permanent parking signs are installed.

 

Posting On Trees

  • Fasten with twine, zip ties or clear tape.
  • DO NOT use nails, screws, staples or wires.
  • DO NOT trim the tree.

 

Posting on Street Lights or Utility Poles

•  Fasten with twine, wire, zip ties or clear tape.

Posting on Street Signs

  • Install below existing signage
  • Fasten with twine, wire, zip ties or clear tape.

 

Posting on Parking Meters

  • Install below existing signage
  • Fasten with twine, wire, zip ties or clear tape.
  • If the TNP Sign cannot fit below the existing signage, fasten adjacent to the existing signage.

 

Posting on Wood Stakes

  • Fasten with 1/2 inch stapes, nails, twine, wire, zip ties or clear tape.
  • The stake should be inserted at least 6 inches into the ground.
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