Artesia, CA, Updates Paid Parking, Residential Permit Program

India-West News Desk

ARTESIA, CA – The Artesia City Council has approved changes to the city’s paid parking and residential parking permit programs, introducing uniform parking rates, digital permit management and updated residential parking rules.

Beginning in September, all paid parking areas will charge a flat rate of $2 per hour, replacing the “first hour free” policy introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drivers will also be able to pay through mobile applications linked to their vehicle license plate numbers, eliminating printed receipts and simplifying enforcement.

The revised Preferential Parking Permit Program allows households to obtain up to three residential parking permits. Beginning in January 2027, permits will cost $10 each per calendar year. Residents will be able to apply online, while printed permits will be replaced with a license plate-based system. The city will also offer 24-hour guest parking passes for $4 each.

The ordinance also incorporates the Alburtis Street Preferential Parking District into the Artesia Municipal Code and establishes a process for creating new districts through resident petitions or proposals initiated by the City Manager, subject to review by the Public Safety Commission and City Council.

“The City Council continuously seeks ways to make the customer experience easier for Artesia residents,” Mayor Rene Trevino said. “These updates are designed to improve the City’s service delivery, support more efficient parking enforcement, and ensure the City’s parking programs continue to meet the needs of the Artesia community as technology and parking demands evolve.”

The updated parking regulations take effect in September, with enforcement beginning at that time. Residential permits issued for 2026 will remain valid through Dec. 31, 2026.