Parking Administrative Services
Parking Administrative Services oversees downtown City-owned parking garages, on-street parking, installation and maintenance of parking meters, collection of parking meter revenue, and the activity of parking enforcement officers.
Downtown Parking Garages and Lots
Convenient parking downtown is available at the City's parking garages and lots. Monthly parking is an option for commuters and those who are downtown on a regular basis. Map of City Garages, Monthly Permit Terms of Use, and More about Lots.
On Street Parking
Rochester’s parking regulations are designed to promote traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and availability of parking spaces on city streets. A variety of street signs placed along city streets indicate the parking regulations that apply. In addition to signs, parking meters are in place to provide on-street parking to as many vehicles as possible. This promotes turnover that is necessary for businesses to survive.
Parking Directory
- Parking Violations Bureau: Parking tickets, booting, and hearings
Call 311 (outside city limits call 585-428-5990 or 585-428-7484) - Parking Administrative Services: City parking garages, monthly parking
E-mail garageparking@cityofrochester.gov - On-Street Parking: Parking meters and pay stations
Call 311 (outside city limits call 585-428-5990 or 585-428-7484) - Parking Enforcement: To report illegal parking, or for other parking enforcement matters
Call 311 (outside city limits call 585-428-5990 or 585-428-7484)
Parking and Municipal Codes Violation Bureau
Parking Tickets
Parking tickets are issued for violations of parking regulations. The registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for any tickets received on their vehicle and has thirty days from the date of issue to pay the ticket without the additional fees. Tickets can be contested in a scheduled hearing at 200 East Main Street, Suite B-001, Rochester, NY 14604.
The registered owner of a vehicle must either be present for a hearing or must provide a notarized authorization for an operator to appear on his or her behalf.
Municipal Code Violations
Rochester’s municipal code helps maintain the safety and attractiveness of buildings and properties in the city. When municipal code violation tickets are issued, they can be paid or contested in the same way as parking tickets.
More info: Parking and Municipal Violations | More information: Other parking-related offices
A Message from the Director of Parking
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