Allandale Residential Parking Permit

Type

Permit

Topic

Parking

The Transit and Parking department has expanded the functionality of HotSpot's parking offerings in Barrie to offer a digital residential parking permit program.

As of May 2, 2022, vehicle owners could apply for the digital waterfront parking permit through the HotSpot app or website. Allandale-area residents that were registered for the Allandale Residential Parking Permit prior to May 2, 2022, were automatically issued a digital waterfront parking permit.
For new applicants: when applying for either permit please indicate in the comments section that you would like to apply for both the Allandale Residential Parking Permit and the Waterfront Parking Permit. If you are approved, you will be notified via email which permit(s) you are now registered for.

This program takes place in the Allandale neighbourhood specified below, in which on-street parking is not permitted 7am–9am on weekdays. You must live within this area to obtain a permit. An information letter was mailed to single-detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and street townhouses within the impacted area in December 2021.

Program Purpose

The 7am–9am parking restrictions are in place in this area to prevent the spillover of drivers seeking to access the Allandale GO Station. The purpose of the free permit is to make on-street parking available between 7am and 9am to residents who live on these streets, and to determine the feasibility of this technology-based solution for potential parking permits in other areas of Barrie.

Program Details

Permits are only required when accessing on-street parking between 7am and 9am Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) where signage states “Except by Allandale Permit”. Permits cannot be used to park in contravention of any other no-parking signage or in contravention of overnight on-street parking restrictions.
Each vehicle must be registered separately: 1 permit = 1 vehicle. Permit holders will therefore not need to switch vehicles in the HotSpot app once the permit is registered.
Each vehicle licence plate must be registered to an address within the specified area.
There is no cap on the number of permits that can be issued per household.
In consideration of available on-street parking space, permits are only available to residents of single-detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and street townhouses.
The permit will expire December 31, 2024. Permit holders will receive notification to reapply.
The licence plate that is linked with the permit is what enforcement officers will use to determine if the vehicle is permitted to use on-street parking during the time-based restriction in the posted area.

Map showing Allandale Residential Parking Permit area

How to Apply

If your residence is within the specified area, you may be eligible to apply for an Allandale Residential Permit through the HotSpot parking app or website by uploading photos of the following:

Motor vehicle registration for the licence plate you are registering (ensure licence plate # and address are visible).
Proof of residency issued to the address (driver’s licence, utility bill, cell phone bill, lease agreement, etc.)

Each permit must be approved/registered before you are able to park in the applicable parking areas. You will receive an email confirmation from HotSpot & the active permit will be listed in the Permits section of your account.

Apply via the HotSpot App

You can skip this step if you have already downloaded the app, created an account, and added a vehicle(s).
1. Download the HotSpot app from either Google Play and Apple stores.
2. Create a HotSpot account following the prompts. When asked “I’ll be using HotSpot primarily for: ” select “Permits”.
3. Select the menu icon and then "Manage my Vehicles" to add your vehicle(s) to your account. Ensure your licence plate(s) are entered correctly, as this is what will be used to validate when you park in any of the applicable parking areas.
If you are only using the app to access your no-cost residential parking permit, you do not need to add a payment method.
1. Open the app and select the “Permits” icon at the bottom
2. Select “Apply for Permit” under Residential Permits and follow the prompts. You will need to:
  confirm location in which the permit will be issued
  your address (to which the vehicle must be registered)
  enter up to 2 licence plates.
  upload photos of your documentation: each of your vehicle ownerships (up to two) and proof of residency. There is a comments section if you would like to provide any details about your documentation.
You will receive an email from HotSpot confirming your application has been submitted.
If for any reason you would like to cancel your application, return to the Permits tab and select “Cancel Application” under the Residential Permits heading.
In 3–5 business days, you will receive an email from HotSpot advising your application has been approved or rejected:
- If your application has been rejected, the email will include an explanation. You can resubmit your application if needed.
  If your application has been approved, you will receive an email that your permit is now active. Your new active Allandale Residential Permit will now appear in the “My Permits” area on the Permits tab screen.

Apply via the HotSpot Website

You can skip this step if you have already logged into the website, created an account, and added a vehicle(s).
- Visit htsp.ca.
- Create an account by selecting Log In, then New Parker and follow the prompts.
- Select "Vehicles" from the left menu to add your vehicle(s) to your account.
If you are only using the app to access your no-cost residential parking permit, you do not need to add a payment method.
1. Log in to your HotSpot account at htsp.ca and select “Permits” from the left menu.
2. Scroll down until you see the section “Apply for Special Permit (Residential, Non-residential, etc)" and follow the prompts to submit your application. You will need to confirm:
  confirm location in which the permit will be issued
  confirm your address (to which the vehicle(s) must be registered),
  confirm your licence plate(s).
  upload up to three photos: up to two motor vehicle registrations and a proof of residency.
  
  There is a comments section if you would like to provide any details about your documentation.
You will receive an email from HotSpot Parking confirming your application has been submitted.

If for any reason you would like to cancel your application, return to the Permits section, scroll down and select “Cancel Application”.
In 3-5 business days, you will receive an email from HotSpot advising your application has been approved or rejected:
- If your application has been rejected, the email will include an explanation. You can resubmit your application if needed.
- If your application has been approved, you will receive an email that your permit is now active. Your new active Allandale Residential Permit will now appear in the “My Permits” area on the Permits tab screen.
If your vehicle has changed or if you would like to add another vehicle, please complete a new application.

Frequently Asked Questions

The City worked with HotSpot to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment to ensure the app is set up to protect your data. At no time will the personal information collected be shared or sold to third parties. For hourly/daily parking, individuals have a choice to set up an account/profile on Hotspot’s app or may still continue to pay by credit card or cash at the meter or machine.
For the Allandale residential parking permit, you may set up an account/profile on the app or website. Images provided (proof of address and vehicle ownership) within the HotSpot application are automatically deleted from the system after the application is reviewed.
If you are more comfortable in person, you can come to Service Barrie at City Hall and no HotSpot account needs to be created. A Service Barrie Agent will review the documents in person at the counter (no copies are made or kept) and if approved, your licence plate number, name, address will be entered into the system, so Enforcement Officers on duty can check the number to ensure there is a valid pass attached to it. They do not have access to any further personal information and do not track you.
Enforcement Officers have a tool that checks if the licence plate number has a valid permit associated to it. They do not have access to any further personal information and do not track you.
To avoid a ticket, it is important that you select the vehicle you are currently driving when parking, and make sure there are no typos when you enter your licence plate number when setting up your account. You must follow all other traffic rules, such as maximum parking time limits.
The success of the residential parking permit program will be continually assessed through 2024 by measuring the number of HotSpot permit registrations, parking utilization surveys and feedback about the program.
Residential parking permit program parameters and administrative costs will also be considered in determining future expansion to other areas affected by time-based parking restrictions (e.g. downtown and college/hospital areas).
As of May 2, 2022, residents and non-residents can also apply for the digital waterfront parking permit through the HotSpot app or website.