Residential Parking Permits

The City of River Falls residential parking permits go into effect on September 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009.  Permits can be obtained at the River Falls Police Department beginning August 25, 2008 on:

Monday -  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday -  9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

If you are unable to obtain a permit during the designated times, you may call the Police Department at 425-0909 to make an appointment between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Click here for a map of the streets affected by this ordinance.

12.06.030            Application.  Each application shall be made on a form prepared by the City and shall include the following information:  (1) The name of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle, his or her residential address, the make, model and registration number of the motor vehicle; and (2) The owner’s driver’s license.  The City Parking Manager may request further information from the applicant to verify his or her eligibility for issuance of a permit, including but not limited to the following:  If the applicant’s driver’s license or motor vehicle registration reflects a place of residence other than within the zone in question or one which is not situated on one of the designated residential streets, the applicant shall be required to attest to the fact that the motor vehicle in question is kept only at the address listed on the application, located on an affected residential street. If a tenant at the listed residence, the applicant may be required to present a copy of an executed lease or proof satisfactory to the City that he or she actually resides at the place of residence listed. Each application shall be attested to, meaning that the applicant shall swear or affirm as to the correctness of the information supplied therein.

 Upon application under this Ordinance, no more than two (2) permits shall be issued for each single family residence.  For each multi-family residence or lodging house, no more than two (2) permits shall be issued for each single dwelling unit.

12.06.060            Guests or Invitees of Residents.  For use by guests of invitees of residents of streets subject to this ordinance, two (2) guest permits shall be provided to the owner of each property containing one or more dwelling units in the same manner and subject to the same restrictions as are resident permits.