Oldtown Monterey has officially rolled out its updated Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program, and the changes are reshaping how residents manage day‑to‑day parking. For a neighborhood with historic homes, narrow streets, and limited off‑street parking, these updates matter — especially if you’re buying, selling, or simply trying to keep your guests from getting ticketed. The biggest shift is the city’s move to a fully digital permit system. Every driver in an RPP zone now

Sidewalk maintenance and regulations vary across cities, and in Monterey and Pacific Grove, local ordinances dictate who is responsible...