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Street parking rules and occasional permits in Ajax
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Street parking rules and occasional permits in Ajax. Ajax normally limits street parking to three hours and prohibits overnight parking from 1 am to 5 am unless a permit or posted exception applies.
Key information
Ajax normally limits street parking to three hours and prohibits overnight parking from 1 am to 5 am unless a permit or posted exception applies. An Occasional Use Parking Permit covers those two restrictions for 24 hours. It does not permit obstructing sidewalks, hydrants or driveways, and it is not valid during active snow operations.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the normal Ajax street-parking limits? | Unless otherwise posted or permitted, parking is limited to three hours and is prohibited from 1 am to 5 am. Read the sign at the actual space because an occasional permit only covers the two specified restrictions. |
| How many occasional permits can a licence plate receive? | The town allows 28 per licence plate per year. The first ten are free; the following 18 cost $12 each plus tax. Each permit lasts 24 hours, not an unlimited stay for the whole year. |
| How can I pay a parking penalty notice? | Use the online payment route, mail a cheque or money order, use the Town Hall drop box, or pay at the counter. Include the notice number. Online payments have a $2.20 convenience fee; do not mail cash or put cash in the drop box. |
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Normal parking limits
What are the normal Ajax street-parking limits?
Unless otherwise posted or permitted, parking is limited to three hours and is prohibited from 1 am to 5 am. Read the sign at the actual space because an occasional permit only covers the two specified restrictions.
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How far must I stay from driveways and hydrants?
The town lists 1.25 metres from a driveway, three metres from a fire hydrant and 15 metres from an intersection. Parking over a sidewalk or footpath is prohibited even beside your own home.
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Can a commercial vehicle park on a residential street?
The town prohibits parking commercial vehicles and tow trucks on residential streets. The occasional permit also specifically excludes commercial vehicles longer than seven metres and tow trucks.
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Occasional permits and snow events
How many occasional permits can a licence plate receive?
The town allows 28 per licence plate per year. The first ten are free; the following 18 cost $12 each plus tax. Each permit lasts 24 hours, not an unlimited stay for the whole year.
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How do I display an occasional permit?
Apply through the town's online parking portal, available 24/7. Permits are attached electronically to the licence plate, so no printed permit is required. The vehicle must still display valid plates.
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Does a permit work while streets are being plowed?
No. Permits are invalid during active snow events when plowing or salting is taking place. This can include days before or after snowfall, so do not judge validity only by whether snow is currently falling.
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Penalty notices and review
How can I pay a parking penalty notice?
Use the online payment route, mail a cheque or money order, use the Town Hall drop box, or pay at the counter. Include the notice number. Online payments have a $2.20 convenience fee; do not mail cash or put cash in the drop box.
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When can I request a screening review?
The parking page directs requests within 15 days to the screening service. Between 15 and 30 days it provides an extension-request route. It states that after 30 days there are no further dispute options under that process.
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Can I book a hearing before screening?
No. A screening must occur first. A hearing challenge must be requested before the payment due date on the screening decision. Missing a scheduled hearing can add a failure-to-appear fee.
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What happens if I leave a notice unpaid?
The published schedule adds late-notice and final-notice fees and later permits plate-denial processing. Use the actual notice's dates and payment instructions. Enforcement complaints are triaged and the town does not promise an immediate response to every parking concern.
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Ajax Town Hall
Ajax Town Hall
65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario
Municipal service counter. Published regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, excluding holidays. Individual services may need an appointment or have shorter processing hours.
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