To qualify for Preferential Residential Parking Permit, one must provide the following:

• Proof of residency in a designated PRPP Area. This can consist of, but is not limited to, a driver’s license, rent receipt, or utility bill, which identifies the applicant as a resident of a dwelling unit in the area

• Proof of ownership or continuing custody of a motor vehicle. This can consist of, but is not limited to, a vehicle registration certificate or vehicle lease agreement.

A PRPP permit may also be issued for a vehicle owned or leased by person who owns or leases commercial property and engages in business activity within the PRPP area.

The City may revoke the permit(s) of any person or vehicle known to the City to no longer be eligible for a permit.

Each dwelling unit that has been issued at least one PRPP permit is eligible for two guest permits. Residents of PRPP area who live in dwelling units in which no members have obtained permits can receive two guest permits by providing proof or residency of one of its members.

After receiving valid permit applications from residents of at least 25% of the dwelling units in a designated PRPP area, the City will install appropriate signs in the area which will prominently indicate parking time limits or prohibitions, times of day and days of the week during which it applies, and conditions under which vehicles with permits will be exempt. There will be a 14-day warning period after the signs are installed during which motor vehicles without permits will not be sited.

It is unlawful and a violation of the City of Pittsburg Municipal Code for any person to do or cause to be done any of the following:

1. To stand or park a motor vehicle without a properly displayed current permit in violation of a signed parking restriction in a PRPP area; 

2. To falsely represent himself or herself as eligible for a parking permit or to furnish false information in an application for a permit; 

3. To permit the user or display of, or to use or display, a valid parking permit on a motor vehicle. 

4. To copy, reproduce, or otherwise bring into existence a facsimile or counterfeit residential guest-parking permit. 

5. To knowingly use or a facsimile or counterfeit resident or guest permit in order to evade a prohibition or time limitation on parking applicable in the permit parking area; 

6. To sell, give, or exchange a valid parking permit issued under this chapter to any other person;

Any resident of an area that had been deemed ineligible for PRPP by the City Engineer and any person who had been denied a permit for a PRPP area or has had a permit revoked may file a written appeal to the city clerk for a hearing before the City Council.

Any such appeal must be made within fourteen (14) calendar days following the decision.

The City Council will set a hearing to consider the appeal at the earliest possible regularly scheduled city council meeting. Written notification of the hearing time and date will be given to the appellant and any interested person(s) requesting such notification.

The city council, after receiving and considering all testimony and pertinent documents may: 

1. Uphold the City Engineer’s decision; or 

2. Approve the appeal; or 

3. Modify the City Engineer’s decision, consistent with the requirements of this chapter