Parking & Roadway Enforcement

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Many of you are aware that your HVNA has been making efforts to gain approval for a residential parking permit program (RPPP), similar to that of Colee Hammock and several other Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods. In the words of Ringo Starr: “it don’t come easy.” 

While we were hoping a traffic survey (by the City’s chosen vendor, Kimley-Horn), would be completed during the last tourist season, it simply did not happen. We elected to wait until this tourist season since summer is less of an issue for parking (unless, of course, there is substantial new development construction taking place). 

HVNA Board President Debby Eisinger and Vice President Stan Stein, who heads the HVNA Parking Committee, met on Tuesday, Sept. 26 with City Parking Services Manager Bryan Green and staff member Jose Vazquez to discuss next steps. Here is a general timeline: 

• An RPPP scope has been submitted by the HVNA to the City, framing the type of RPPP we wish to have. 

• Kimley-Horn will conduct data collection between the last week of this October and Thanksgiving. Traffic will be monitored at various times of the day and night to determine RPPP eligibility. 

• After data collection, the City verifies with the DMV the drivers of the vehicles to determine who are residents versus non-residents which would encompass transients, ride-sharing services, construction crews, beachgoers, boat show visitors, etc. This will hopefully be completed by January, 2024. 

• Simultaneous to data collection, the HVNA Board obtains petition approval signatures of at least 60 percent of our Isle of Venice and Hendricks Isle property owners in order to move forward. This is a daunting task given the nature of our multi-family condominium buildings. However, with the help of neighborhood volunteers, this can be an easy task to accomplish. The Board will also use this opportunity to gain a larger membership as signatures are gathered and become an even more vibrant organization. 

• Provided the data collection and subsequent steps yield the go-ahead for an RPPP, City staff will present the traffic study findings to the City Commission sometime in the Spring of 2024. If all goes well, our two finger islands could have a much-needed RPPP in place by summer of 2024.

With input from the Neighborhood Association volunteer parking committee, the proposed Residential Parking Permit Program is as follows: 

• Permits are valid 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 
• Parking is limited to 24 hours per spot (cars must be moved every 24 hours). 
• Maximum of two (2) permits per residence. 
• Space availibility will be based on a first come, first serve basis, and does not guarantee available parking. Non-permitted vehicles may only park in permitted areas for a maximum of 2 hours. 
• All parking violations will be enforced, including vehicle immobilization. 

Hendricks Isle/Isle of Venice Residential Parking Permit Program is an annual program with permits valid June 1st through May 31st. 

Permits will not be prorated.

• Applicant must live in the applicable area (Hendricks Isle or Isle of Venice) and must provide the following documents with matching name and address: 

1. Current valid driver’s license or any other government issued ID that shows the resident’s name, address, and photo 
2. Proof of ownership or valid residential lease for the property 
3. Current vehicle Registration 

Maximum of two guest permits per residence are available with purchase of a Residential Parking Permit. 

• The annual fee is $40.00

We continue to invite your input on the proposed Residential Parking Permit Program. Within a certain framework, the City allows Neighborhood Associations to set the guidelines for the program. Should you have other ideas and/or suggestions on the proposed RPPP, please get involved by joining the Neighborhood Association Parking Committee.