Cape May Tables Parking Permit Ordinance

Mayor finds no council support for new residency requirement

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Cape May City Council has tabled indefinitely a proposed parking ordinance that would have required permanent residency to purchase a year-round parking permit. Mayor Zach Mullock said he found no council members in favor of the ordinance after discussing it with them.

Why it matters

Parking has long been a contentious issue in the popular Jersey Shore town of Cape May, with more cars than available spaces. The proposed ordinance was an attempt to allocate permits more fairly, but faced opposition from the council.

The details

The ordinance, introduced in January, would have required permanent residency to purchase a year-round parking permit in Cape May. Mayor Mullock said he spoke with each council member and found no support for the measure, leading the council to table it indefinitely.

  • The ordinance was introduced on January 6, 2026.
  • The council tabled the ordinance at its meeting on February 3, 2026.

The players

Zach Mullock

The mayor of Cape May.

Cape May City Council

The governing body of Cape May that considered the parking permit ordinance.

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The takeaway

The failed parking permit ordinance highlights the ongoing challenge Cape May faces in managing its limited parking resources, as the town struggles to balance the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses.