The Division of Parking Services manages parking in the City to ensure reasonable access and turnover for residents and visitors. See below for information about parking regulations, parking meters, parking tickets, impoundment and parking permits.
ADA Accessible Parking
Information about on-street ADA Accessible parking rules and regulations
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Parking Violations Bureau
Information about parking tickets, vehicle impoundment and more!
Short North Parking Plan
Information on the Short North Parking Plan, including upcoming events
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Residential Parking Permit Information
A small number of Columbus neighborhoods require permits for parking. Residential parking permits are issued at the Parking Violations Bureau (PVB).
Parking Meters
The City of Columbus is replacing its aging meters with units that accept debit and credit cards as well as coins.
Scooter Moped Motorcycle Permits
Motorcycles, mopeds and motor scooters may legally park anywhere cars and trucks park according to current City Code.
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Valet Parking Rules and Regulations
Information about Valet Parking Rules and Regulations
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Loading Zone Rules and Regulations
Information about Loading Zones
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Report a Broken Parking Meter
Click here to report a broken meter.
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Short North Special Parking Area
Information about the Short North Special Parking Area
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Short North Parking Study
Information about the Short North Parking Study
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