| The following information is about the Resident Shopper Vehicle Program (RSVP), which was approved by the City Council in June, 2010. For more information about the program, please refer to the BAB Quarterly Report from April 2010. |
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Q: What is the RSVP Parking Permit and how do I benefit?
A: The RSVP (Resident Shopper Vehicle Permit) parking permit is a pilot program designed to make it convenient and inviting for all 94941 ZIP code residents to shop, eat and visit downtown Mill Valley. The $30 RSVP annual permit allows residents free parking up to the maximum allowable time posted (usually two hours) at any of the City’s 400 parking meters, seven days a week from 9 am-6 pm, through July 31, 2011.
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Q: How do I purchase the $30 RSVP sticker for my car?
A: There are several options for residents with vehicles registered in the 94941 ZIP code to purchase an RSVP sticker:
- Buy online.
- Buy in person at the Mill Valley Police Department, Public Safety Building on 1 Hamilton Drive. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
- Buy by mail by downloading an application here and mailing your completed application with a check to the City of Mill Valley. Mail it to Mill Valley Police Department, Public Safety Building, 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941.
Each permit will be assigned to a specific vehicle, and should be affixed on the lower left bumper or lower left rear window. A permit is not transferable.
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Q: How many RSVP stickers can I purchase?
A: Mill Valley households will be able to purchase up to four stickers, one for each vehicle registered at a 94941 address. The first two will cost $30 each. A third or fourth sticker will be $65 each. All stickers are valid through July 31, 2011.
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Q: What happens if I sell my car with the RSVP sticker and buy a new car?
A: Remove the sticker from your car and return it to the Police Department. The City will replace your RSVP permit and reassign it to your new car at a cost of $5.
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Q: Why is this RSVP permit only available to residents, not visitors or non-resident employees?
A: This is a pilot program targeting 94941 residents to encourage shopping, theatre and restaurant visits – and general participation in the downtown area of Mill Valley. The City will closely monitor the results of this pilot program and potentially expand the audience next year.
Visitors can use metered parking, and/or park for visits longer than two hours at the publicly accessible paid lot across from the Depot. The City will be improving signage and website information on available parking.
Employees are encouraged to purchase the “E” parking sticker which enables free parking 9-3:30 seven days a week at all “E” parking spots. The Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce sells “E” parking stickers.
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Q: Will the City still have free holiday parking for those without RSVP stickers?
A: Yes. All meters will be free to all residents and visitors for up to two hours between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, as has been the tradition during the holiday shopping season.
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Q: I have an RSVP sticker and I still got a ticket. What do I do?
A: If you believe you received a parking ticket in error, contact the Mill Valley Police Department as soon as possible.
Mill Valley Public Safety Building
1 Hamilton Drive
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM and on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
Police Non-emergency Phone: 415-389-4100
Police Fax: 415-389-4148.
Police Email: info@millvalleypd.org
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