The City of Goleta has extended the hours of its Deltopia parking permit program. The unsanctioned event in Isla Vista is usually held the weekend after students return from their Spring Break, and this year it is anticipated for Friday, April 4th through Sunday, April 6th. Over the past several years, a temporary permit-only on-street parking program for residents near Isla Vista was implemented and deemed successful in dissuading partygoers from parking in Goleta neighborhoods. Since the congregation for the event takes place over the full weekend, the City has extended its previous overnight only restricted parking to now begin at Noon on Friday, April 4th and go through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 6th.
Also new this year, Girsh Park will be issuing daytime permits to those attending organized activities at Girsh Park on April 5th. Affected families will receive their permits ahead of time.
Signage will be posted on the streets in advance to remind drivers, and electronic message boards will be at several entrances to the University 1 and 2 neighborhoods. Vehicles parked on the street not displaying the appropriate permit will be subject to ticketing and/or towing…