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Parking for People with a Disability

Parking Services strives to make parking easy for everyone across the city regardless of physical or sensory ability.  This is achieved in three ways:

1.  Designated Parking Areas for People with a Disability

Parking spaces marked with the international symbol for accessibility are reserved exclusively for vehicles that display a valid SaskAbilities parking placard issued by SaskAbilities.  These spaces are found throughout Saskatoon in both private and public off-street lots.  Watch for signs!

A resident of Saskatoon with a mobility impairment can also request a Residential Disabled Parking Zone in front of their home for easier access to their vehicle or to accommodate Access Transit vehicles.  To apply, fill out the Residential Disabled Parking Zone Online Application Form (below) or contact Right-or-Way Permit Applications at 306-975-2454.

2.  Loading Zone Parking

Vehicles that display a valid SaskAbilities parking placard are permitted to park in a loading zone for up to the maximum time limit for the area, instead of for the loading zone.  For example, a vehicle with a placard may park in a 15 minute loading zone for up to three hours in the downtown area. Generally there are two loading zones per block face along Avenues and one per block face along Streets.

3.  City of Saskatoon Accessible Parking Permit

A person with a disability who has a valid SaskAbilities parking placard is eligible to apply for a City of Saskatoon Accessible Parking Permit which allows parking at all on-street public parking areas beyond the posted time limit, including Pay Parking areas and Residential Parking Program (RPP) permit zones. The City of Saskatoon Accessible Parking Permit sticker must be attached to a current SaskAbilities parking placard, and the placard must be hung from the inside rear-view mirror and be visible from outside the vehicle. The City of Saskatoon Accessible Parking Permit expires every year at the end of October. Permit holders are responsible to renew each year. Email us or visit City Hall for more information on how to apply.

If you are a user of the City of Saskatoon Accessible Parking Permit, we want your feedback! Engagement is open on the City of Saskatoon Engage Page until May 31st, 2023.

 

Report Abuse

Remember that not every disability is visible or obvious.  If you suspect someone is parked in a disabled area without need, please be respectful.  Report the vehicle license plate number and location to Parking Enforcement at 306-975-8344 for them to investigate.

 

 

Online Form: Residential Disabled Parking Zone Application

  • Start
  • About your location and property
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  • The applicant must have a valid disabled persons placard issued by Saskatchewan Abilities Council or Canadian Paraplegic Association.
  • The applicant must show that the residence does not have a driveway access.
  •  If the residence has access to a driveway, the following exceptions may be considered:Applicant uses Access Transit regularly. Applicant is a wheeler user and cannot access their vehicle easily or has someone picking them up regularly.
  • If the application is filled out by a tenant, the consent of the property owner will be required.
  • The location of the requested disabled parking zone shall be within the property lines and there shall not be any conflict with traffic lanes or safety zones. All other street regulations will apply.
  • The maximum number of disabled parking zone allowed is one per property.
  • The size of a disabled parking zone is 7 metres in length and 2.5 metres in width.
  • The applicant or the property owner is responsible to notify the Transportation Division when the disabled parking zone is no longer required.

 

Important

The disabled parking zone is not for the sole use of the applicant. Any vehicle displaying a valid disabled persons placard can also use the disabled parking zone.

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Are you applying for the permit as a homeowner? (required)
Are you a registered and active Access Transit user? (required)
Applicant Contact Information