In September 2006, Charlotte City Council approved a Valet Parking Ordinance to:

• Protect citizens in the public right-of-way
• Ensure traffic safety
• Allow emergency services proper navigation room
• Accommodate restaurant growth in Center City and impact to other businesses
• Provide standards and clear guidelines for operating valet services in Charlotte 

Any business operating, or wishing to operate, regular valet services in the public-right-of-way is required to comply with Section 19-321 of the parking ordinance and complete a yearly permit application.

Applications for annual renewal must be received by December 1 of each year.

Temporary permits are available for one-time short duration events. 

    »Apply for a permit here
    »View a sample permit here

Valet Parking Services Defined:

"Valet parking service means accepting possession of a vehicle on the right-of-way for the purpose of parking the vehicle for the operator or retrieving the parked vehicle and returning it to the operator on the right-of-way, regardless of whether a fee is charged."