Parking
Parking in Severn is regulated through the Parking By-law.
Street parking
Always view the posted parking signs before parking on a street. Parking is regulated on certain streets during specific times. For a complete list of street parking, view the Parking By-law.
Street name | Section of street | Maximum parking time limit | Hours in effect |
---|---|---|---|
Coldwater Road |
From the north limit of Robinson Street to the south limit of Sturgeon Bay Road |
2 hour parking limit |
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Division Road West |
On the north side from Martindale Crescent to Wainman Line |
No parking |
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday |
Earl Haid Avenue |
From the east limit of Upper Bug Chute Road to the south limit of Severn River |
2 hour parking limit |
7 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Earl Haid Avenue |
On both sides of the street from the east limit of Upper Big Chute Road (County Road No. 17) to the south limit of Severn River |
No parking |
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. |
Gray Street |
On the south side from Firehall Lane to Wyely Street |
No parking |
All hours |
Muskoka Street |
On both sides from the north limit to the south limit of County Road 169 |
2 hour parking limit |
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Doug Smith Drive |
On both sides from the east limit of Upper Big Chute Road to the south limit at Severn River |
4 hour parking limit |
All hours |
Division Road West |
On the south side from Martindale Crescent to Wainman Line |
No parking |
All hours |
Gray Street |
From Coldwater Road to Firehall Lane |
No parking |
All hours |
Michael Anne Drive |
Gray Street to Coldwater Road |
No parking |
All hours |
Parking restrictions
Always abide by parking and traffic control signs. If you don't follow these restrictions and regulations, you may receive a fine.
No person can stop, stand or park a vehicle in the following places:
- on a sidewalk or on a boulevard
- within three metres of a point in the edge of a roadway and nearest a fire hydrant
- in front of or within three metres of a public or private driveway
- on private property without permission
- within nine metres of an intersection
- on or within three metres of a crosswalk
- on any bridge or approaches
- double parked beside another vehicle
- in a way that blocks the removal of another vehicle
Winter parking restrictions
In order to allow snowplows to clear the roadways, we've put in place seasonal parking restrictions. From December 1 to March 31, you are not permitted to park on a road between the hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Accessible parking
There are accessible parking spaces located throughout Severn. These spaces are designated with an accessible parking sign. In order to use an accessible parking space, you must:
- properly display an accessible parking permit in your vehicle
- be an individual with a disability or be transporting someone with a disability
If you own or operate a public parking area in Severn, you must provide designated accessible parking spaces. Accessible parking spaces must be:
- three and a half metres in width
- of the same length as other parking space in the parking area
- hard surfaced
- level
- located so that they are readily accessible to via ramps, depressed curbs or other means
- located within easy access of the building or complex the parking area serves
- identified by signs that meet the regulations in the Highway Traffic Act
- kept free from obstructions such as snow, ice, slush or other debris