Curbside Area Management Plans

Denver’s Curbside & Parking (C&P) team distributed flyers and emails in August 2025 proposing to modify on-street parking restrictions on portions of 7th Avenue between Sherman and Pennsylvania Streets and on the named streets from 8th to 6th Avenues. Based on consistent high parking occupancy and feedback, C&P will be moving forward with the recommendations outlined below. These changes are designed to improve parking availability, promote economic activity, enhance pedestrian safety, and support access for all users.

• Paid Parking:

• Introduce 2-hour paid parking with an optional third hour at a higher hourly rate from 10 AM – 10 PM (Sundays and holidays excepted). Payment can be made via pay stations or the Pay by Phone mobile app. Expanding paid parking is intended to increase turnover, improve access, support local businesses, and encourage the use of non-vehicular transportation options.
• 2-Hour Option
  • Intent: Supports casual visits and encourages turnover
  • Availability: 10 AM – 10 PM
  • Rate: $2/hour (citywide base rate)
• 3-Hour Option
  • Intent: Accommodates longer visits during peak hours at a higher rate
  • Availability: 3 PM – 10 PM
  • Rate: First 2 hours – $2/hour; third hour – $3/hour

• Loading and Short-Term Parking:
  • Introduce 30-minute Flex Zones (short-term parking and loading) at strategic locations to balance business, patrons, and resident needs.
  • Convert the existing valet zone near Luca to a Flex Zone to better serve all users.
  • Retain 2-hour unpaid parking near the Avalon Governors Park apartment building to support residents and guests.
• Accessibility & Multimodal Access:
  • Add designated disability parking spaces on 7th Avenue for improved accessibility.
  • Install Bike+ corrals at strategic locations to meet growing demand for bicycle and scooter parking.
• Residential Permit Parking (RPP):
  • The existing Capitol Hill West Residential Parking Permit (RPP) area will remain in place to balance resident needs with curbside management goals. RPPs will still be valid on 2-hour CW block faces north of 8^th Avenue.

Next Steps:

Implementation of the 7th Avenue parking modifications is anticipated to begin in Q2 of 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our team at parking.operations@denvergov.org, or check the CAMP webpage periodically for updates.

Map of Proposed Restrictions

The Cherry Creek Curbside Area Management Plan (CAMP) Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) has collaborated to develop a strategic curbside parking plan for part of the Cherry Creek neighborhood, focusing on the Business Improvements Districts (BID) and nearby residential streets, to address curbside activities and manage the on-street parking supply more efficiently. The SWG includes members from Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's (DOTI) Curbside & Parking (C&P) team, Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association (CCNNA), Cherry Creek East Association, Cherry Creek North BID, Cherry Creek Steering Committee, and representatives from Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer's office (City Council District 10).

In August 2023, a draft of the CAMP was distributed to residents, businesses, and property owners in the study area to gather feedback. Since then, DOTI has continued to work with representatives from the CCNNA, Cherry Creek CAMP SWG, and Councilwoman Sawyer's office to further refine the plan based on input. As a result, the Cherry Creek CAMP SWG is pleased to present the final plan. See the draft plan (PDF) linked below for full details. Highlights include:

Initial Recommendations* (Unchanged):

• Extend Paid Parking Hours: Adjust 3-hour paid parking time limits from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. to increase evening turnover for patrons.

• Expand No Parking Zones: Introduce strategic no parking zones to enhance traffic flow and improve visibility at alleys, driveways, and intersections.

• Introduce Paid Parking: Add paid parking zones along portions of Ellsworth and 1st Avenues.

• Ongoing Review: Monitor parking occupancy after plan implementation, especially on streets east of Madison and Garfield, to consider future adjustments as needed.

Recommendations Modified Based on Input*:

• Cherry Creek Permit Only Parking
  • Original: Retain approximately 5 permit-only spaces per street, converting the rest to 2-hour time limits, with permits valid in both areas.
  • Compromise: Retain approximately 10 permit-only spaces per street to increase parking supply for residents while keeping 2-hour time limits on remaining spaces.
• Area Permit Zones
  • Original: Establish a single Cherry Creek North (CCN) Area Permit Zone to provide residents and guests the ability to park on any block within the CCN Area Permit Zone.
  • Compromise: Introduce two distinct CCN Area Permit Zones to enhance parking flexibility for residents and guests, discourage local travel by permit participants to commercial destinations near the BID, and improve parking enforcement efficiency.
• Preserve Time Limits on Certain Streets
  • Retain parking time limits on Garfield, Jackson, and Harrison between Cedar and Alameda (previously proposed for removal).

* Recommendations to be implemented by DOTI's Curbside & Parking Team

Cherry Creek Curbside Area Management Plan(PDF, 712KB)