Parking Permits
N Dunn St
- Case Date:
- 3/14/2025
There is one parking space available for the public in a 9+ square block area. It is marked 15 minutes. There has been a truck parked in this spot every day all day long all week long. I am not sure who it is or why you are ignoring the rules but if you have decided this person can park anywhere they want or they paid a fee to do so, why don’t you let them park in any of the hundreds if permit-required zoned spots in the area. The other 9999 of us will share this single 15 minute parking space. Who is this and what did they pay to get this free parking pass?
Parking Permits
1108 East 1st Street
- Case Date:
- 2/3/2025
Cars w/o permits routinely park in 1104-1112 East 1st. Frequent violators are rust Ford Fusion 965DHV and gray Honda HRV CKL580
Parking Permits
401 N Morton ST
- Case Date:
- 2/3/2025
Several cars are often parked outside 1104-1112 w/o permits, including rust red ford fusion 965DHX and gray Honda HRV CKL580
Parking Permits
429 S Walnut ST
- Case Date:
- 1/29/2025
Incident Report – Improper Towing of Vehicle
Date of Tow: February 25, 2024
Location: 429 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN
Incident Description
On February 25, 2024, my vehicle was towed from 429 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN, without my consent. The towing company did not obtain my explicit authorization before removing my vehicle, making this a non-consensual tow in potential violation of Bloomington Municipal Code Chapter 4.32 (Non-Consensual Towing Businesses).
At the time of the tow, my vehicle was properly registered with the apartment complex’s parking system. My license plate was on file as having a valid parking permit, but I had not been issued a physical parking sticker by management, which was outside of my control. Despite my valid registration, my vehicle was still towed, suggesting improper enforcement of parking regulations.
Additionally, maintenance personnel were occupying my assigned parking spot the last time I drove. This forced me to park elsewhere in the lot, which may have contributed to the towing error.
Signage Review
The posted signage did include the following legal requirements:
A clear statement that unauthorized vehicles would be towed.
The name and contact information of the towing company.
Information on where towed vehicles could be retrieved.
A schedule of towing and storage fees.
However, the signage also stated that parking was reserved for residents of Kirkwood Management, which I was not at the time, even though my vehicle was registered with the complex and I had been assigned a parking spot.
Violation of Ordinances
Lack of Consent (BMC § 4.32.100(a))
The tow was conducted without my authorization. Bloomington Municipal Code 4.32.100(a) states that it is unlawful to tow a vehicle from a parking lot unless the parking lot owner or an authorized agent, present at the time of the tow, signs a written authorization for that specific vehicle. If this requirement was not met, the tow was unlawful.
Valid Parking Permit Not Honored
My vehicle was registered with the complex’s parking system, but I had not received a sticker from management. Since my plate was on file as having a valid permit, my vehicle should not have been subject to towing. This indicates an error in enforcement, either by the property management or the towing company, leading to an unjustified tow.
Claim & Request for Action
Given that my vehicle was towed despite being properly registered and that the signage at the location failed to recognize my valid permit, I formally request the following:
A full refund of all towing and storage fees incurred.
Confirmation that my valid parking permit is properly recognized moving forward to prevent future incidents.
Parking Permits
713 W 7th ST
- Case Date:
- 11/18/2024
This car has been parked and not moved in several days. It is in a residential permitted location and does not have a permit that I can see. It is blocking access to uber pickups for the elderly neighbor that lives at 713 W 7th.
Parking Permits
713 W 7th ST
- Case Date:
- 11/18/2024
This car has been parked and not moved in several days in a restricted neighborhood parking location. It does not have a parking permit that I could see. It also blocks an elderly neighbor’s access to Uber and taxi pick up, she does not drive.
Parking Permits
515 W 6th ST
- Case Date:
- 11/13/2024
Vehicle parking blocking apparent platted alley and in grassy area. This vehicle is partially off the other alley leading from w Kirkwood ave. Please ticket.
Parking Permits
489 W 10th ST
- Case Date:
- 11/12/2024
Near showers west and in road next to trades garage - 2 RVs plugged in and being used blocking street and parking. Whole parking lot is also blocked.
Parking Permits
424 E Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/23/2024
Hello, I'm reaching out regarding our house's parking permits. I, (Ava Kaiserlian), bought both my 2024 - 2025 permit for my own vehicle along with the one guest pass we got for the house, but only ever received my personal one. I did move out of the address that was listed for the parking pass to be sent to not too long after, but it never got forwarded to my new location either. I have the receipts of buying the two passes, yet I only received the one for my residence and not the guest pass. I was wondering if there is any way we can resolve this issue and we could get a new one sent to us (at our address). If I need to talk to someone about this issue to figure it out, I am more than happy to. Thank you!
Parking Permits
510 E Smith AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/20/2024
In my last report, you concluded that the street I live on is residential parking only. Well then add a sign. Because college students (who do not have a parking permit for residential zone 9) are parking on this street from 8am-5pm, and are the main reason for such sorry parking conditions. There is no sign on my particular street, only on streets around it. If it really is a parking permit zone, ADD A SIGN! 80% of people parked here do not have residential zone 9 permits. Yes, I already have one.