The City of Richmond has announced that updated parking enforcement will start in the Greater Scott’s Addition neighborhood on January 5, 2026. This update follows a decision by the Greater Scott’s Addition Association (GSAA) Board, which voted on August 5, 2025, to bring back and refine parking enforcement to address changes in the area.
Parking enforcement in historic Scott’s Addition was suspended in 2020 due to pandemic-related stay-at-home orders. Since then, the neighborhood has experienced significant growth with new housing developments and business expansions, leading to increased demand for limited on-street parking.
Under the new plan, most residential blocks will still offer free and unlimited parking. However, some busy commercial corridors will shift to timed-parking zones. The goal is to increase turnover and improve access for customers, employees, and service providers. The City of Richmond will oversee these changes and work with GSAA to review their effectiveness in 2027.
“Scott’s Addition has grown into one of Richmond’s most dynamic neighborhoods,” said the GSAA Board. “As activity increases, parking must work for everyone; residents, businesses, and visitors. This updated plan is the product of community input and is designed to keep the neighborhood thriving.”
“I’m grateful for the engagement and collaboration between the GSAA and the Department of General Services to ensure our on-street parking rules best balance the changing needs of Scott’s Addition,” said Councilmember Katherine Jordan. “My office is always here to support our district’s mobility needs, including parking.”
Further information about public parking updates can be found at rva.gov/public-works/parking-enterprise.
