SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin regular parking enforcement in the downtown area beginning at the end of September. Parking is limited to three hours in parking structures, parking lots and all public streets, except the 100-block of Murphy Avenue, which has a one hour limit.
Downtown Sunnyvale parking restrictions are in place to ensure there is adequate parking available for people who patronize local businesses. The limits are designed to discourage business employees and Caltrain commuters from occupying spaces needed to support business activities. The increased enforcement activities are in keeping with a City Council directive in adopting the City’s FY 2006/07 budget.
In preparation for the new enforcement program, City staff from the Community Development Department and DPS met with the Sunnyvale Downtown Association September 13. Employee parking permits were mailed to all downtown businesses by the City, based on the number of employees listed in the City’s business license database. Businesses were instructed to contact Economic Development staff if additional parking permits were needed, and the City then updated the number of employees listed on the business license information.
Parking areas have been designated for downtown employees with parking permits, including the underground parking garage P2 level under Plaza del Sol, and the public parking lot located at Charles and Evelyn Avenues.