We are proposing changes to our current parking regulation (Traffic and Parking By-law 39-2008) in response to ongoing operational challenges and community concerns related to on-street parking during winter conditions. Each winter, we receive many complaints, as snowplows often have to drive around parked vehicles during snow clearing operations. This often leads to:
- Large piles of snow being pushed into driveways and sometimes against homes or windows
- Accessibility challenges for seniors and people with limited mobility
- Narrow streets that make snowplowing unsafe and can cause plowing on that street to be delayed or missed altogether
- Delays for emergency vehicles trying to navigate the streets
- Overall safety concerns for pedestrians and drivers
Updating the rules surrounding street parking in the new Draft Parking By-law is one of the main tools we plan to use to fix these problems.
What changes are being proposed?
- No overnight street parking in winter - From December 1 to March 31, you would not be allowed to park on any municipal street from 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- 12-hour limit on street parking - Cars would generally be allowed to park on the street for up to 12 hours, unless signs say otherwise.
- Free resident parking permit - To keep things fair, there will be free resident parking permits for those who do not have driveways.
Have your say!
Residents are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming in‑person engagement sessions to ask questions and share their thoughts:
- April 14, 1 to 4 p.m. | Jack Burger Sports Complex (60 Highland Dr)
- April 22, 5 to 7 p.m. | Canton Community Hub (5325 County Rd 10)
- April 28, 5 to 7 p.m. | Council Chambers, Town Hall (56 Queen St)
Can’t attend? Review the draft By-law and submit your comments on our online form. Learn more and get involved at engage.porthope.ca/parking-bylaw.
2026-04-09
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