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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Free Installation of Temporary Pick-Up Parking Zones for Restaurants and Retailers

The City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation (LADOT) is establishing temporary “Food Pick-Up Parking Zones” and “Retail Pick-Up Parking Zones” to facilitate pick-up services offered by restaurants and retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants may apply for a food pick-up zone here. Retailers may apply for a purchase pick-up zone here. Upon approval, LADOT will print and install temporary parking signs free of charge within three business days. The new sign will designate a single parking spot for motorists to use while picking up food or purchases for a period of up to ten minutes.

Government or Lead Agency

City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation

Dates Available

Ongoing until the local emergency period is over, as declared by the Mayor.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Limited to restaurants and retailers within the City of Los Angeles that provide pick-up options. Applicants must indicate that: (1) their business has limited or no onsite parking, (2) existing street parking rules do not work for item pick-up, or (3) there is limited parking availability in the area.

If there is no post (sign post, meter post, street light post, tree, etc.) to mount the temporary parking zone sign in front of the business, a portable barricade to mount the sign will be provided. The applicant must agree to secure the portable barricade when not in use.

Restaurant applicants may apply for a maximum of two pick-up zone parking signs; retail applicants are limited to a maximum of one pick-up parking zone sign.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information, please contact LADOT at (213) 972-8470 or ladot.foodpickupzone@lacity.org (for restaurants) or ladot@lacity.org (for retailers).

List of Additional Information

LADOT Supporting Restaurants Citywide

LADOT press release about food pick-up parking zones for restaurants affected by COVID-19.

LADOT press release about retail pick-up parking zones for businesses affected by COVID-19.


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