Parking - City of St. Joseph, Michigan

Live Here - St. Joseph is carefully nestled on the southern tip of what has been termed "The Riviera of the Midwest." This deepwater port town is a growing resort community – The lakeshore is peppered with remarkable sand dune formations and lined further inland with a lush countryside that produces some of the nation's finest orchards and vineyards.

2009 Report on Lake Boulevard Bluff Evaluation
A study was conducted by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. in mid-July, 2009. This evaluation consisted of the existing coastal bluff along Lake Boulevard between Park Street and Water Street. To read the report in its entirety, please click here.
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Neighborhood Watch
Crime Prevention Information Line - Call (269) 985-0300 to hear how you can help yourself and your neighborhood avoid becoming a victim of various crimes that have occurred in our City. Seasonal crime prevention and safety tips are also given out on this line which is updated several times a month.
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Public Health
The Berrien County Health Department offers a variety of clinics to the public.
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Hydrant Flow Testing
The St. Joseph Fire Department and/or the St. Joseph Water Department periodically flow fire hydrants to check the function of the hydrants, to evaluate the firefighting water available from each hydrant, to monitor the condition of the water system, and to remove rust and other sediment from the water distribution system.
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Law

It is unlawful to park a vehicle upon a public street Sunday night through Thursday night between the hours of 2:30 AM and 6:30 AM. It is also unlawful to park a vehicle on a downtown business district or parking lot between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM for more than (2) two hours. It is also unlawful to park on the front, side yards and tree lawns.

Downtown Parking

Parking in the downtown involves two hour, three hour, and all day. To assist visitors with convenient parking, we have provided a map outlining parking time limits.

Downtown Parking Map

Parking Costs

Many of the City's parks and other attractions offer convenient, affordable parking. These parking lots can be either paid for by a daily rate (token), or annually through the use of a season pass. Parking passes and parking fee collection is administrated by the Finance Department. Please view the links below to find out more about City park passes and daily-rates for parking in City pay-to-park lots. If you have any additional questions about parking please feel free to contact the City and we will be happy to assist you.

Paying Parking Tickets

Beginning April 1, 2016, the City of St. Joseph will begin accepting credit cards for payment of your Parking Tickets in person at City Hall. We will continue to accept credit card for payments made online and by phone. Payments may also be in the form of cash or check. The prior payment option, www.GovPayNow.com is no longer valid and will not accept payments.

FEES - A convenience fee equal to 3% of the payment amount ($2 minimum) will be assessed for all credit card payments and $3 per all Echeck payments.

PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR PARKING TICKETS

IN PERSON - At City Hall, 700 Broad Street, Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

ONLINE - Parking Tickets. Have your parking ticket stub handy.

BY MAIL - Send your check with the ticket to the City of St. Joseph, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Please include your parking ticket stub or ticket number. We cannot accept credit card payments by mail or drop box.

DROP BOX - Insert your payment in our 24/7 drop box located inside the double glass doors at the Broad Street entrance to City Hall. Please include your parking ticket stub or ticket number.

Fee Schedule (Parking Ticket Rates)