Parking

In Clarington, residents and visitors may request a temporary parking pass for up to 14 days per calendar year, per licence plate. This is to accommodate last-minute visitors and overnight guests. On-street parking permits for longer durations, and more permanent parking solutions (weekly or monthly) are available for application and review in our office based on parking availability on the street.

We strive to accommodate and meet the parking needs of our residents. We also need to create a balance so that our roads are passable, safe and shared by both vehicles and pedestrians.

Terms and conditions

This online registration system will allow you the privilege to park for longer than three hours at a time, and overnight during the hours of 3 and 5 a.m.  While the temporary parking pass grants you permission to park on Municipal streets within the prescribed time frames, you are not exempt from all other portions of our Traffic By-Law. You are required to remove your vehicles from the street during a winter storm to allow snowplows access to clear the snow. 

Additionally, we will not approve temporary parking pass requests when tickets have been issued prior to the request.

Standard procedures for ticket dispute resolution apply, and appointments can be set up by calling 905-623-3379 ext. 2105, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Apply for a Parking Exemption

To park on the road for more than three hours, including between the hours of 3 and 5 a.m., you must apply for an on-street parking permit or a temporary parking pass. 

Approval is not guaranteed. On-street parking permits are only issued if the street can safely accommodate on-street parking without impeding traffic. The permit does not guarantee parking in front of the applicant's residence. We can only issue one permit per municipal address. The permit does not exempt the holder from obeying other regulations.

• On-street parking permit regulations (PDF)

Apply using Service Clarington

It's now easier than ever to apply for an on-street parking permit or a permit to park in one of our Municipal parking lots. To get started, visit the Service Clarington portal and register for a new account.

Learn more about how to use the portal at www.clarington.net/ServiceClarington.

Apply for a parking permit.

Application process

1. Log in to the Service Clarington portal or create a new account.
2. Fill out the on-street parking permit application and pay the fee.
3. Staff will review your submission to ensure compliance with our on-street parking permit regulations and any other applicable regulations.
4. If your application is approved, you will receive confirmation of the approval by email. If declined, we will refund the fee.

Approval is not guaranteed. On-street parking permits are only issued if the street can safely accommodate on-street parking without impeding traffic. The permit does not guarantee parking in front of the applicant's residence. We can only issue one permit per municipal address. The permit does not exempt the holder from obeying other regulations. View our on-street parking permit regulations (PDF)

Need help?

If you are unable to apply online or need help with the application process, please visit www.clarington.net/ServiceClarington or contact our Municipal Law Enforcement Office at 905-623-3379 ext. 2105.

To help serve you better and provide more efficient service, we’ve launched Service Clarington — a new online customer portal. File by-law complaints, report problems, and apply and pay for permits and licences in one convenient place. Get started by visiting service.clarington.net to create an account.

Log in to the Service Clarington portal to report a parking concern.

Report a parking concern.

Only vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit issued by Service Ontario can park in accessible parking spaces. The fine for illegally using a designated accessible parking space is $500 with an early payment option of $350.

The permit:

• Must be displayed in a clearly visible place ensuring all permit information is visible, including permit number, identification number, and expiry date.
• Must not be altered or defaced, photocopied or reproduced.
• Privileges are not transferable.

For more information on accessible parking permits, please refer to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990 and the Revised Regulations of Ontario 1990, Reg. 581.

Parking on the street in the winter months can interrupt or prevent effective snow clearing operations. Snow plow operators clear snow as close to the curb as possible (or end of travelled portion of roadway where no curb exists), but road obstructions, like parked vehicles, prevent this task from being completed. 

• You cannot park on any street between the hours of 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. all year.
• You cannot park on the street during a snow event at any time of day or night. 

If you park on the street and interfere with snow clearing operations, your vehicle may be ticketed and towed. Parking on the street during a snow event can slow down snow clearing operations, and in some cases, it can stop all snow clearing on that street.

To pay a parking ticket, choose one of the three methods below:

• Online at www.clarington.net/PayTickets
• In person at the Municipal Administrative Centre located at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville.
• By cheque, payable to the Municipality of Clarington
  • Please mail cheques to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 or drop it off in the drop box at north entrance.

If you receive a parking ticket infraction, you have the option to schedule a First Attendance appointment to dispute your ticket within 15 days of issuance. This option is by appointment only and takes place at the Municipal Administrative Centre located at 40 Temperance Street in Bowmanville. If you or your agent would like to meet with a First Attendance Administrator to dispute or discuss your ticket, you must book an appointment by calling 905-623-3379 ext. 2105.

If you have scheduled an appointment, do not pay your parking violation until the First Attendance Administrator makes a decision on your case. Payment made before a scheduled screening will void your review because your case will be considered resolved, and refunds will not be issued.

This option is a legislated process and is the only way to dispute your parking ticket infraction. Please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement office for any parking-related concerns or questions.

School zone safety

Parking Enforcement Officers routinely patrol schools to enforce parking regulations. Parents should park safely at schools and obey 'No Parking' and 'No Stopping' signs. These areas are usually located on either side of the street near schools and must be clear to provide visibility for motorists and students. Leave bus stops for buses, and fire routes for emergency vehicles. 

No Stopping Signs

In school zones, the No Stopping sign indicates that there is no stopping at any time, or during the times posted. No stopping means you cannot stop, even momentarily, to pick up or drop off passengers, otherwise your vehicle may be ticketed.

No Parking Signs

Drivers are allowed to stop in No Parking zones while picking up or dropping off passengers. Do not leave your vehicle unattended. Vehicles left unattended may be ticketed.

Tips for Drivers

• Don’t park unless it’s absolutely necessary and leave once your child is on school property so other parents are able to drop off their children.
• Park legally to ensure the safety of others.
• Remember the rules of the road. Don’t speed, block lanes of traffic, double park, block driveways, or use the drop off zones as a parking lot. It’s easy to make mistakes when you’re in a rush, but these actions put students at risk.
• Park away from the school and walk with your child to and from their designated entrance.
• Take turns with other parents and share the driving. It will help lessen the congestion and make it safer for everyone.
• Consider walking to school or letting your child walk with a group of other kids.

Towed vehicles

Your vehicle can be towed if:

• You have broken a parking by-law.
• Your vehicle has been abandoned, and is a safety hazard, or inconvenience to other motorists or pedestrians.

If your vehicle has been towed, you must take the following steps before your vehicle is returned:

1. Go to the Municipal Administrative Centre, located at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville to obtain an Impounded Vehicle Report authorization release. A completed Impound Vehicle Report is required for the impound lot to release your vehicle.
2. You will be asked to provide your I.D. to determine you are the owner of the vehicle. A vehicle can only be released to the person on the ownership of the vehicle.  
3. Take the impound report to Jim's Towing located at 753 Farewell Street, Oshawa, 905-723-9898.
4. Once the applicable towing and impound fees have been paid, the vehicle is released from B&G Truck Repair and Towing impound lot.

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