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Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Santa Maria residents need permits to park on seven streets near a high school to cut traffic and safety risks.
Starting January 1, 2026, residents in a Santa Maria neighborhood north of Pioneer Valley High School must obtain parking permits to park on seven designated streets, following city council approval.
The move aims to reduce traffic, safety hazards, and litter caused by students parking without proper licenses or insurance.
Permits cost $7 each and are valid for five years, with up to five per household.
The program, activated after 85% resident support, will restrict non-resident parking, enforceable through police checks and resident reports.
Students may use on-campus parking and receive free passes if they meet licensing, insurance, and parental consent requirements.
A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, los residentes de Santa María necesitan permisos para aparcar en siete calles cerca de una escuela secundaria para reducir los riesgos de tráfico y seguridad.