Semi-public parking on streets.

In advance of the snowbirds arriving, I have to say in the last couple of years, street parking in Chapala centro has become a real problem. I sometimes have to park 3-4 blocks from where I need to go.

What is really frustrating is that people seem to be able to "reserve" parking space by simply turning a bucket upside down in a parking area, or putting a chair or two on the street to reserve the space.

I know sometimes it's needed for deliveries, but I think sometimes it's reserving the space for a friend or even for themselves for when they return.

Oh well, as my doctor always says: "Walking is healthy."

if you have to park on the street in front of your house,you would also put a bucket out. not everyone has off street parking in chapala.

Pedro wrote:if you have to park on the street in front of your house,you would also put a bucket out. not everyone has off street parking in chapala.

Yep,I do it,my neighbors do it,it's a time-honored tradition.

It is the way it is here in Chapala, carry a spare and a bucket in your trunk
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If you notice the police have their own version of that - they put up "parking for official vehicles only" signs around their building but use that area to park their own cars in. It is rare to see a police vehicle parked there - causing the real official vehicles to have to find parking in the residential areas - maybe that is who made you walk the three blocks.
On Sunday afternoon parking in Chapala Centro is definitely difficult but there are large parking lots opposite the yacht club that are free to park in but not many people use them even on Sundays.

Bring on the parking meters!

People can pay to make the space in front of their property exclusive parking. I have done it for people and will do it in front of my place so my clients will always have a front spot.

Intercasa wrote:People can pay to make the space in front of their property exclusive parking.  I have done it for people and will do it in front of my place so my clients will always have a front spot.  

Does that apply to residences or just commercial businesses,what does it cost,where do you apply for it and how is it enforced?

We have one of those licenses. I thought it had to be in front of the garage for access in and out. If not just for the garage I am going to use mine for right in front of my house because the restaurant staff parks there all day and also all night when there is plenty of parking on the major street to the north.  Yes, I could park around the corner too but really we don't complain so neighborliness would be appreciated.  I don't mind the night time parking but they should walk the extra block for daytime.  

Although I could do the time honored 2 buckets of cement, but that would be sniggly and would wish they would agree to be considerate during the day.

I did ti for a client over a year ago and transito has to approve it and then you pay the municipality. You paint the space and if anybody parks there transito can fine and or tow them away.

I never have this problem........I don't have a car!

How long is the permit good for?

I assume for a shorter length it would be less?

Is it conceivable a majority of property owners might invest in exclusive parking rights in the future? The feature might raise a property's value.

I'm thinking of High Season in Ajijic. Would put parking in Brooklyn to shame.

SunFan

Alternatively, one can buy a house with a garage on the "no parking" side of a one way street.
Wanna buy my house, anyone? It's for sale.

Considering the traffic on that street, it's well worth what you are paying for it.