It is the City's responsibility to encourage turnover of the parking in the public right-of-way and on properties owned by the City in an effort to create equal access to the businesses and services available near that parking. To maintain safety and to encourage turnover in parking, rules for parking are established through City Ordinances and enforced by Norman PD's Parking Enforcement Officers.
A parking problem which (1) needs immediate attention, (2) is blocking a roadway, or (3) is causing a public safety issue, can be reported to the non-emergency police dispatch by calling 405-321-1444. Any other parking problems can be reported online by following the link below.
City Owned Right-of-Way vs Private Parking
Parking on privately owned properties (such as residential driveways, parking lots in shopping centers or at privately owned businesses, and the OU campus) are operated at the discretion of the owner of the property or their designee. Parking in the public right-of-way, which is along streets owned and maintained by the City, may be metered (pay-to-park), or free to park and will be clearly marked with the appropriate signage for restrictions or time limits. City Ordinances apply regardless of whether the property is owned by the City or a private entity.
Leased Parking
As outlined in the current City of Norman Parking Management Plan, both the East Gray Street Parking Lot and the Asp Avenue Parking Lot have spaces designated for leased parking. The lease agreement will entitle the permit holder to park in any of the designated permit only parking spaces of the assigned parking lot by displaying the appropriate hang tag during Operational Hours. Outside of Operational Hours the leased spaces would be available for general parking Details on the application process are provided below, followed by an overview of availability and terms for each specific area. Additional details can be found in the City of Norman Parking Management Plan.
Application Process
Applications for leased parking spaces will be made available here on the City of Norman website and through targeted notification mailings to possible applicants in proximity to the available parking being offered. Eligible applicants wishing to lease a parking space(s) and receive a permit should submit an application either online or by downloading, completing, and submitting the application form linked below. Applications will be due on the 15th of the month preceding the start of the lease term; late applications will be considered as inquires outside the the standard annual application period.
Depending on the number of applications received and spaces available for lease, a lottery system may be implemented to determine which applicants receive a permit(s) for leased parking and which applicant(s) will be wait listed if needed. Outside of the standard annual application periods, interested parties may inquire with the Transit & Parking division if spaces remain available at a rate adjusted for the remaining term or to be added to the waiting list for spaces should they become available during the term of the lease.
Once all of the permit holders are identified and notified, the lease agreement will need to be executed and applicable fees paid before permits are issued. Lease agreements executed for a partial term, such as to someone initially wait-listed, will have a prorated cost determined at the time of lease execution.
Any questions can be directed to the Transit and Parking Office.
Online Application for Leased Parking
Application for Leased Parking
East Gray Street Parking Lot (121 N. Peters Avenue)
- 41 reserved permit spaces available, limited to Downtown employers and employees
- Lease term is January 1 through December 31 annually
- Applications due December 15 annually, with notifications of permit granted or waitlist status approximately December 20 annually
- Annual cost of $600 per permitted space is due at the time the lease is signed. This represents a 52% savings to the consumer over the hourly parking rates.
- The lease agreement will entitle the permit holder to park in any of the 41 designated permit only parking spaces in the East Gray Street Parking Lot by displaying the appropriate hang tag during Operational Hours. Outside of Operational Hours, and during City of Norman recognized holidays, the leased spaces would be available for general parking
- East Gray Street Parking Lot Operational Hours: 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Asp Avenue Parking Lot (710 Asp Avenue)
- 21 reserved permit spaces available
- Lease term is July 1 through June 30 annually
- Applications due June 15 annually, with notifications of permit granted or waitlist status approximately June 20 annually
- Annual cost of $800 per permitted space is due at the time the lease is signed. This represents a 59% savings to the consumer over the hourly parking rates.
- The lease agreement will entitle the permit holder to park in any of the 21 designated permit only parking spaces in the Asp Avenue Parking Lot by displaying the appropriate hang tag during Operational Hours. Outside of Operational Hours, and during City of Norman recognized holidays, the leased spaces would be available for general parking
- Asp Avenue Parking Lot Operational Hours: 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
City of Norman Parking Management Plan (Effective 1/1/2026)
On December 9, 2025, City Council adopted the City of Norman Parking Management Plan with an effective date of January 1, 2026. This plan consolidated previous area specific parking management business plans, formalized some existing operations, and altered or updated certain policies and rates not determined by City Ordinance
The City of Norman Parking Management Plan is designed to maximize the experience of both convenience and efficiency for all users of public parking in the City of Norman. Currently, the City of Norman Transit and Parking Division operates metered public parking in the Campus Corner and Downtown areas, leases parking in the East Gray Street and Asp Avenue Parking Lots, and manages other parking related planning and improvements. This is accomplished with partners in other City Departments, including Public Works Traffic Control Division, Code Compliance, the City Clerkâs Office, Police, and Municipal Court.
This plan specifies the available public parking owned and managed by the City of Norman; outlines strategies and payment options available to citizens and visitors; details the associated fees and rate structures for the various areas and types of parking; and finally provides a brief overview of parking enforcement and contact information for reporting and resolving these concerns. Citizens familiar with this plan will understand the various options for where City managed parking is located, the hours of operation and how to pay for parking, as well as the expectations for handling violations and citations.
The complete current City of Norman Parking Management Plan can be reviewed by visiting:
Parking Studies
Studies are periodically conducted in order to assess the availability and usage of City operated parking in the City of Norman. These studies help determine if changes need to be made to current parking operations or what improvements can be made to make the system more efficient.
In 2015 the City of Norman partnered with Cleveland County, as well as the Norman Downtowners Association and the Campus Corner Merchants Association to conduct such a study with Jacob's Engineering Group as a consultant. The final report from that study was submitted in April 2016, and can be reviewed by following the link below:
2016 Jacobs Parking Study Report
A follow-up study was released in 2018 as the result of a partnership between the City of Norman and Cleveland County using Kimley-Horn as a consultant. This report can be reviewed by following the link below: