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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
I think there is an argument to be made that the $1M infill owner is paying a lot more tax than the $300K subarbanite, and not necessarily getting a higher standard of service because of it. Is it ok that their taxes pay for some metal signs and enforcement?
I personally would be in favour of some grandfathering. If you have a garage, you should have to pay for on street permits. There are still lower income people in the inner city, and some of them have no option for parking a vehicle they may depend upon to make a living. If you have no garage, free permits.
I do agree that opening more parking for suburbanites in the inner city is important to support businesses, and the urban dwellers shouldn't forget that their "cool" neighbourhood is often of such low density due to their NIMBYism that it relies on tourists from the suburbs to survive as it is.
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The bolded isn't really an argument because it happens in every tax situation out there.
I absolutely think you should have to pay for additional permits. You should get 1 freebie though.