Summary
The city can currently only encourage — not require — developers to sell parking separately from rent. Commissioners debated whether to make unbundling mandatory for larger projects (one suggested around 40 units), whether it should trigger on-street parking management, and whether new residents should get street permits. One commissioner argued most permit programs just shift the problem to the next neighborhood.
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Car-free and car-light households could see lower housing costs if parking is priced separately.
Neighboring streets could absorb spillover parking if building parking is priced but street parking stays free and unmanaged.
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