The Parking Strategy will review the current parking policies, operations, and monitoring strategies, as well as current parking standards according to the Town of Penetanguishene’s Zoning By-law. Outcomes of this review will provide an opportunity to amend existing standards, develop improved by-law regulations, and recommend enhanced enforcement procedures. The Parking Strategy will also help facilitate the recommendations outlined in the Town’s Official Plan such as the design of parking facilities to provide better pedestrian and bicycle access.

There is significant opportunity to develop a comprehensive parking strategy to optimize the current downtown parking supply, implement shared parking strategies to reduce the number of unnecessary parking spaces, and potentially repurpose surface lots for new developments and community spaces that will create a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly downtown. There are also opportunities through the Parking Strategy to address resident desires for a more walkable downtown by reviewing surrounding active transportation infrastructure and supporting facilities (e.g., bike and e-scooter parking).