Parking

Parking in Essa

Parking is regulated under the Township's Parking By-law. Always check posted signs before parking, as restrictions may apply based on time or location.

Seasonal Overnight Parking Ban
From November 1 to May 1, overnight parking is not permitted between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on any street or highway — even if there is no snow. Violators may be ticketed or towed.

General Parking Rules
Avoid parking:

On sidewalks, boulevards, or crosswalks
Within 3 m of a driveway or edge of the road
Within 9 m of a fire hydrant or intersection
On bridges or approaches
On private property without permission
In any way that blocks traffic, snow removal, or other vehicles (Regardless of Time)

🚫 Double parking or obstructing roadways can result in fines or towing.

See a parking infraction? Report here

For more information, visit: Essa Township by Law Directory

Essa's Parking By-law aims to alleviate road congestion by restricting the parking of commercial vehicles, large motor vehicles, heavy motor vehicles and trailers to a maximum of 5 hours, regardless of signage. Section 13 of By-Law 2005-96 sets out provisions for parking of commercial, large motor vehicle, heavy motor vehicle and trailers on residential roads.

Essa has implemented seasonal parking restrictions to allow for snowplows to clear the roadways. Parking is prohibited on streets and highways between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. from November 1st to May 1st each calendar year. This restriction allows for snow plowing operations to remain uninterrupted. Vehicles parked on the roadway during the restricted time period may be ticketed and/or towed away.

Township of Essa
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers ext. 109 or 123
Phone: 705-424-9917
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302