Municipality of Brighton Parking By-Law ReviewPublic Consultation Survey

The Municipality of Brighton is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Parking By-Law to ensure that it reflects current community needs, supports public safety, improves accessibility and aligns with modern municipal best practices.

Public consultation is an important component of the By-Law review process. Gathering input from residents, business owners, employees and visitors will assist Council and staff in identifying areas of concern, evaluating potential regulatory changes and ensuring that future amendments are evidence-based and community-informed.

About the Respondent

Current Parking Experience

5.What parking issues have you personally experienced? (check all that apply)

Not enough parking spaces

Vehicles parked too long in commercial areas

Parking blocking sidewalks or trails

Parking interfering with snow removal

Parking creating safety concerns (sightlines, intersections, fire access)

Confusing or unclear signage

No issues experienced

Other (please specify)

6.If measures such as paid parking (pay-and-display) were considered to help address the issues identified above, would you support their introduction in certain areas of the municipality?

Please explain your response:

8.Overall, how satisfied are you with the availability of parking in the municipality?

Additional Parking

9.How satisfied are you that sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian connections adequately link parking areas to nearby destinations?

If you answered “somewhat dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied,” please tell us where improvements
are needed:

10.Are there locations in the municipality where you believe parking should be added?

Yes

No

Unsure

If yes, please identify the location(s) and explain why parking should be added. Please list specifics
such as street names, landmarks, or facilities.

11.Are there locations in the municipality where you believe parking should be removed or restricted?

Yes

No

Unsure

If yes, please identify the location(s) and explain why parking should be removed or restricted. This
can include issues such as safety concerns, visibility, congestion, emergency access, or snow
removal.

Accessible Parking

12.Do you feel accessible (barrier-free) parking is adequately available in the municipality?

Yes, in most areas

Yes, but only in certain areas

No, there is not enough accessible parking

Unsure/no experience with accessible parking

If you answered “No” or “Only in certain areas,” where do you feel accessible parking is lacking?
Please be specific.

Regulation of Parking on Private Property

Currently, the municipality does not regulate parking on private property (such as commercial parking
lots or privately owned residential properties). Some municipalities choose to regulate parking on
private property in limited circumstances, for purposes such as safety, accessibility or fire access.

13.Do you think the municipality should have the ability to regulate parking on private property in certain situations?

Yes

No

Unsure

14.If yes, in which situations do you think regulation should apply? (select all that apply)

Accessible parking spaces

Fire routes or emergency access

Safety concerns (visibility, blocked access)

Time-limited parking in commercial areas

Snow removal or winter maintenance

Only when requested by the property owner

When it results in a nuisance or a safety risk to others

Other (please specify)

Parking Signage

15.Do you feel current parking signage in the municipality is clear and easy to understand?

16.Are there locations where parking signage should be added?

Yes

No

Unsure

If yes, please identify the location(s) and the type of signage needed. Examples include time limits,
no parking, winter restrictions, accessible parking or loading zones.

17.Are there locations where parking signage should be removed or reduced?

Yes

No

Unsure

If yes, please identify the location(s) and explain why signage should be removed or reduced. Examples include being unnecessary, confusing, no longer relevant or sign clutter.

Open-Ended Feedback

18.What is one parking issue you would most like the municipality to address?