Exemptions and reductions
Reductions for casual parking
A proportionate reduction in the levy may be applied to a casual parking space. This can occur where a space is generally not used for considerable periods of time.
There are no concessions or reductions permitted if an arrangement or agreement exists:
which restricts the use of a parking space for all the time it is available. In this case it is classified as a parking space and no concession is allowed. For example, reservations which do not relate to a particular space but in effect restrict access to spaces generally or in aggregate.
which restricts access to a space and the space is unavailable for the remainder of the time. In this case, no concession is allowed. For example when a parking station or building may be closed.
if an arrangement or agreement exists which restricts the use of a space for a portion of the week, no concession is available for that part of the week. If the space is available for parking by any member of the public for the remainder of the week, a concession may be available.
Records must be maintained on a daily basis detailing both the number of spaces available and the number used for casual parking.
Exemptions for all areas
You do not pay the levy on parking spaces used exclusively:
by residents on the same or adjoining premises
for disabled drivers, bicycles, motorcycles, loading of passengers or goods, or parking by a person providing services on a casual basis on the premises
for parking without charge on premises owned or occupied by public charitable and benevolent organisations and religious organisations.
Additional exemptions for category 2 areas
You do not pay the levy on parking spaces used exclusively by:
guests and customers of a retail shop, restaurant, hotel, registered club, motel or patients of a medical centre
customers of a car wash, sales, service, repair centre
guests and clients of a funeral parlour
vehicles displayed or stored on premises for the purpose of being offered for sale or hire on the premises.
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