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Ask about reserving a metered space
ParkHouston identifies moving as an eligible use for a meter-bagging permit, which reserves a metered space. Contact the office before committing to a curbside unloading plan and confirm the current application deadline, space numbers and permitted hours. Share the approved location with the driver, especially when the building's service entrance is on another street.
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Check the loading-zone vehicle rules
Houston's commercial loading zones have vehicle-identification requirements and permit types with different time allowances. Ask your mover how its vehicle qualifies and how long it can use the particular zone. If you are driving a rental yourself, check with ParkHouston before relying on that space; an empty loading zone alone does not establish permission.
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Review traffic and high-water layers
Houston TranStar's regional map includes incidents, road closures, construction, cameras and high-water information. Review the freeway leg and streets around both addresses shortly before departure. If conditions change, agree on a revised arrival window with the building contact and your helpers. Never treat an earlier map check as assurance that a flooded road is passable.
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