Danville is bringing back parking fees for its worker bees. After giving wallets a break during the pandemic, the town's council decided to reinstate the parking permit program fees, much to the chagrin of local employees who have benefitted from a cost-free parking situation. Commencing after a 14-day grace period, the town will resume charging for parking spaces that ensure employees can toil away without the headache of parking time limits.

The fees were shelved since the COVID-19 pandemic made landfall, offering employees a financial reprieve. Come 2024, they're back to the predating rates set in 2016, according to a post on the town's official website. The town is also upping the convenience ante with a shiny new online system for purchasing these permits.

Three different zones dictate where permit holders can park, and prices vary. For zones 2 and 3, it'll set you back $50, but if you're lucky enough to snag a spot in zone 1, it's only $25 annually. This move strides towards balancing the needs of local commerce with those making the daily grind to keep the stores running.

Proof of employment is now mandatory for acquiring this precious parking sticker, which must be proudly displayed on windshields. As the Town of Danville detailed, the initial phase is more about schooling the public on the updated rules than issuing fines. Enforcement will start swinging its baton only after the local workforce has had two weeks to familiarize themselves with the program.

For further details or to voice any parking perplexities, folks are directed to reach out to Jenn Starnes, Public Information Officer, at 925-314-3336 or drop a line at [email protected].