Richmond’s Scott’s Addition to reinstate parking enforcement after years without
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Parking enforcement is returning to parts of Richmond's Scott's Addition for the first time in years.
Starting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, select streets in the Greater Scott's Addition neighborhood will transition to timed-parking zones to "improve turnover and support access for customers, employees and service providers," per a Dec. 12 press release from the city.
In 2020, when many were under stay-at-home policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Scott's Addition Association (GSAA) suspended parking enforcement throughout the area.
"Since then, the neighborhood has seen substantial development — including new housing, expanding businesses, and a dramatic increase in daily activity — placing new pressure on limited on-street parking," the city said in the release.
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In response to this growth, the GSAA Board voted to reinstate parking enforcement on Aug. 5.
"This update does not introduce new parking regulations; it resumes enforcement of the current ones," a city spokesperson told 8News. "Drivers should follow posted signage on each block."
Many of historic Scott's Addition's residential blocks will continue to offer free and unlimited parking. However, "select high-demand commercial corridors" will return to being timed-parking zones. The map above illustrates where those roads are located.
“Scott’s Addition has grown into one of Richmond’s most dynamic neighborhoods,” the GSAA Board said in the release. “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.”
If you have any questions about how Richmond enforces its parking rules, you can contact Lynne Lancaster with the city's Department of General Services either by phone at 804-646-6006 or by email at Lynne.Lancaster@rva.gov.
"The City of Richmond will implement and monitor the enforcement updates and will work with GSAA to evaluate outcomes in 2027," the city said in the release.
