San Carlos, CA

GESC Parking Permit

To limit long-term parking by non-residents or business employees, Greater East San Carlos (GESC) residents and businesses petitioned for inclusion in the Residential Parking Permit Program. The program runs on the calendar year - starting in January and ending in December. Residential permits are free of charge and business permits are $37 for six months. See the map below for program boundaries.

Petitions to be included or removed from the program can be sent to:

City of San Carlos Public Works Department
Attn: Parking Programs
600 Elm St.
San Carlos, CA 94070

Petitions are limited to one per residence and must be signed by 50 percent of residences on the block to be included in or removed from the program.

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GESC Parking Permit
GESC Multi-Employee Parking Permit
Pay Registration

If you are an employer submitting a GESC Business Parking Permit application on behalf of your employees, please fill out the application below. You will be asked to pay with a credit card or e-check and submit verification of your employee's current employment in the business zone before permits will be activated. Permits are $35 each in addition to a processing fee.

In an effort to allow neighborhood residents to park close to their homes, business employees and customers are encouraged to park in onsite parking lots and on the street in the business zone only. Parking in the business zone is on a first come, first served basis and the purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.

Permits are rear-view mirror hangers and must be displayed from the rear-view mirror to be valid. Permits are not transferable and are valid only for the specific license plate number registered to the permit. Permits expire semi-annually on June 30th and December 31st.

Any questions can be directed to parkingpermits@cityofsancarlos.org or (650) 802-4194.

Online Form
GESC Employee Parking Permit
Pay Registration

If you are an employee submitting a GESC Business Parking Permit application for yourself, please fill out the application below. You will be asked to pay with a credit card or e-check. Permits are $35 in addition to a processing fee. You must also submit verification of your employment in the business zone before permits will be activated. Verification of employment may be a recent pay stub or a letter signed by your employer.

The GESC Business Parking Program allows employees of approved GESC Businesses to park in designated business zones from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In an effort to allow neighborhood residents to park close to their homes, business employees and customers are encouraged to park in onsite parking lots and on the street in the business zone only. Parking in the business zone is on a first come, first served basis and the purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.

Permits are rear-view mirror hangers and must be displayed from the rear-view mirror to be valid. Permits are not transferable and are valid only for the specific license plate number registered to the permit. Permits expire semi-annually on June 30th and December 31st.

Any questions can be directed to parkingpermits@cityofsancarlos.org.

Online Form
GESC Residential Parking Permit
To apply for a permit for the Greater East San Carlos Residential Parking Permit Program, please fill out and submit the form below. Once your residency is verified, you will receive your residential permits and two guest permits in the mail in approximately two weeks.

Residential permits exempt vehicles from the 2-hour 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday parking limit in the participating GESC residential zones.  Each residence in the GESC residential zone is eligible for up to four resident permits and two guest permits.  

If you have any questions about the program, please email the Public Works Department at parkingpermits@cityofsancarlos.org.  Please be advised that City staff are on mandatory furlough from December 24 - January 2 and will be unable to respond to email during this time.

Online Form
GESC Residential Special Event Permit
The GESC Special Event Parking Permit provides a one day exemption from the 2-hour parking limit in the GESC Residential Parking Permit Zone. The application must be filled out by a current GESC Residential Parking Permit holder. A residence may apply for up to six special events per year.

Instructions:

  1. Fill out the application for a GESC Special Event Parking Permit
  2. Staff will review your application and send a temporary permit to your email
  3. Print the temporary permit (up to six) and give to your guests to display on their dashboards while parking in the GESC Residential Zone
Call (650) 802-4194 or email parkingpermits@cityofsancarlos.org with questions.

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