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1. What do I do if I get a parking citation while in a parking garage or lot?

Review our Parking Citation Process information.

2. Where are the City owned fee lots located?

Flat lots are located at:

-Corner of 9th Street and I Street

-9th Street between I Street and J Street

-Centre Plaza parking lot located on 11th Street between K Street and L Street

-Transportation Center parking lot located on 9th Street near K Street

Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

3. Where are the City owned parking garages located?

Parking garages are located at:

-The 9th Street Garage is located on 9th Street between L and K Streets with entrances on 9th Street, L Street and K Street

-The 10th Street Garage is located on the corner of 11th Street and K Street with entrances on both K Street and 11th Street

-The 11th Street Garage is located on 11th Street between J Street and I Street with one entrance and exit located on 11th Street

Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

4. How much does it cost to park?

Parking fees for parking lots and garages are $1.25 per hour or fraction thereof, with a $15 daily max.

Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

5. If I am driving into the garage to make a payment at City Hall do I have to pay for parking?

Yes, unless the department you are visiting provides a validation ticket or if you are parked less than 20 minutes. The first 20 minutes are free. Pay at the Pay Station before returning to your vehicle. Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

6. Can I pay at the meters with a credit card?

Yes. All Revenue Collection Meters accept Master Card, Visa and Discover as well as cash and coin. The maximum cash denomination accepted is $20. Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

7. Can I buy a parking pass for the parking garages?

Yes, you can purchase a monthly pass for the 11th Street Parking Garage or for our flat lots located at 9th and I Street, 9th Street between J and I Street or the Transportation Center lot located at 9th and K Street. To purchase your pass, go the Finance Office located on the 2nd floor of Tenth Street Place. Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

8. Can I pay at the garage exits?

It is best to pay on foot before returning to your vehicle. There are Pay Stations near the elevator on the first floor of each garage. If you find yourself in the exit lane and have not already paid, you can pay but with a credit card only. Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

9. Do I have to display my parking ticket on my dash board?

In the flat parking lots you do not need to display your parking receipt. You must prepay in the flat lots at the Pay Per Space Meters. Please call 209-342-2216 for more information.

10. What do I do if I parked in the garage and have lost my ticket?

Press the intercom at the Pay Station near the elevator or call 209-342-2216 and courtesy staff will bring you a lost ticket replacement. If you lose or damage your ticket, you will be charged $15, the maximum daily fee.

11. Are there parking attendants to help me pay my fee?

Parking garages do not have attendants on staff to collect cash.  There are pay stations near the elevator on the first floor of each garage where you must pay your parking fee before returning to your vehicle.  Read the easy-to-follow directions at the pay station.  Flat lots all have centrally located meters to pay your parking fee prior to going to your destination.  Read the easy-to-follow directions on the pay meter.

If you need assistance, please call 209-342-2216.

12. Can I pre-pay my parking fee?

Pre-paid parking is available only at the 11th Street Parking Garage after 6:00 PM at the pay station on Sunday-Thursday.    Event days, as well as Fridays and Saturdays, are "pre-pay upon entry" after 5:00 PM.  Pre-paying your parking fee before going to your destination helps alleviate some traffic congestion upon exit of the parking garage, since this garage has only one entrance and exit.  Please note:  The City cannot honor merchant validations for pre-paid parking fees.

13. Can I pre-pay my parking fee at special downtown events?

Pre-paid parking at any parking facility may be necessary for large events that have a significant impact to parking operations, such as downtown festivals and the Amgen Tour.  Pre-paid parking during special events is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and signs will be posted at parking entrances.  Please note:  The City cannot honor merchant validations for pre-paid parking fees.