PERMITS
BUSINESS
PARKING PERMITS
Business Parking Permits are sold to businesses that require
parking in the downtown area for their employees. The procedures
are regulated by the Durham Police with approval of the Town
Administrator to ensure that prime parking spaces are available
to consumers and visitors of the downtown business district.
Where can I buy a business permit?
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Parking permits for the metered lot on Pettee Brook Lane,
Cowell Drive and reserved spots on the east side of Madbury
Road between Woodman Road and Garrison Avenue Extension are
available for sale at the Durham Police Department. Legitimate
business owners or managers are eligible to purchase a maximum
of 15 parking permits by appearing in person at the Durham
Police Department and presenting a request on company letterhead.
How much does a business permit cost? The cost of the parking
permits is pro-rated based upon the following matrix:
 
How long can I park at these locations
with a business permit?
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Business permits are valid between 6:00 AM and 12:00 Midnight
daily.
Can I swap my permit between cars, or do I have to
buy a permit for each of my cars?
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Business permits can be swapped between cars. However, if
no permit is displayed, your car can be ticketed.
I have a permit to park in Pettee Brook Lot or Cowell
Drive, but I can’t find a place to park. Why?
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The Town’s strategy is based upon the fact that not
all permit holders will park at the same time hence the will
issue more permits then there are parking spots. The parking
permits are sold inexpensively and give the buyer the “right
to hunt” for a spot. Once you’ve got the spot,
it’s yours for the day. If there are no available parking
in these areas, parking on Madbury Road is generally available.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
I have a residential parking permit but got a ticket
anyway. Why?
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Several neighborhoods have residential parking permits allowing
the vehicle to be on the street but even these permits have
limitations! No permits supersede the Winter or Overnight
Parking Bans when they are in effect between the hours of
1:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Don’t forget, your Residential
Permit MUST be prominently and properly displayed.
Can I “sell” one of my residential visitor
permits?
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It is not the intent of the resident parking system to allow
residents to “sell” a permit thereby allowing
someone not from the neighborhood to park in this area. There
is a finite number of permits issued to each household, one
for each vehicle registered to the address plus three guest
passes. Once that threshold is met, no additional permits
will be issued for free. Permits that are lost or stolen can
be replaced for a fee, but the permit that is being replaced
will no longer be valid.
HIGH SCHOOL PARKING PERMITS
I am a student at the Oyster River High School. Can
I buy a permit?
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The Town of Durham authorizes the Oyster River High School
administration to issue Parking Permits for Coe Drive as they
deem appropriate. Please go to the front office at ORHS to
get a permit.
I am a student at the Oyster River High School and left my
permit on my parents’ car; what do I do?
You MUST display a permit to park on Coe Drive or in the ORHS
parking lots. Go to the ORHS front office and have a temporary
permit issued to you.
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