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New parking deck ushers in era of paid parking downtown

By Lightning Reports, Published: February 13, 2023

The city of Hendersonville is  inviting the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new city parking deck at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at 415 N. Church St.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on the top level of the parking deck with remarks by Mayor Barbara Volk. (If it is raining the ceremony will be moved to Level 3.)
The new parking management system, which includes a new permit structure and metering of on-street parking downtown, is scheduled to go live along with the opening of the parking deck on March 1. Changes to the rates and system allow visitors and those taking advantage of prime downtown parking options to fund parking infrastructure for the growing community.

Here is a guide to the changes:
• The new parking deck contains 253 spaces. First hour in the parking deck is free. After that the rate is $1.50 per hour with a $10 daily maximum. Enforced 24-7 365 days/year. Pay by ParkMobile app via credit card from your vehicle when exiting, or pay by credit card or cash at the walk-up kiosk before returning to your vehicle.
• On-street meters. First half-hour free in metered on-street parking on Main Street and avenues between Church and King streets. After that the rate is $2 per hour with no time limit. Enforced 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free on Sundays and city holidays. Pay via ParkMobile app or at a parking kiosks. App and kiosks are pay-by-plate, so you’ll need to have your plate number when checking in.
• Meters in city parking lots. First hour in city parking lots is free. After that the rate is $1.50 per hour with a $10 daily maximum. Enforced 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free on Sundays and city holidays. Pay via ParkMobile app or at the parking kiosk in the parking lot. App & kiosks are pay-by-plate, so you’ll need to have your plate number when checking in.
• Parking Services will be working to educate the community and taking a warning-first approach.
Always check in via ParkMobile app or kiosk when you first arrive to park. Even though the first half-hour (on-street) and hour (deck and lots) are free, you must check in to avoid getting a ticket.
• No backing into parking spaces.
• If parking in a handicapped space, ensure the placard is displayed and clearly visible. No time limits exist at handicapped spaces, but spaces will be metered starting March 1.
• Parking Permits. New parking permits take effect on March 1st. Community members who did not RSVP for a parking permit or do not receive a permit will be able to apply/sign up for the waitlist on March 2nd athttps://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/parking/parking-permits.
• Download the ParkMobile App. Community members are encouraged to download the ParkMobile app for a convenient and seamless experience. The ParkMobile app can be used for on-street parking as well as the parking deck and parking lots. Visit www.hendersonvillenc.gov/parking for more information.