A parking scheme for residents near Dens Park and Tannadice Park could be in place by the start of next season.
The move would allow those living in certain streets near Dundee and Dundee United’s stadiums to be exempted from matchday parking restrictions that would otherwise land them with a parking ticket.
The scheme would also allow for coach parking bays on both sides of Fairbairn Street, between Neish Street and Arklay Street.
Residents previously told The Courier that having a permit would make a big difference.
The scheme would cover an area bounded by Dens Road, Caird Avenue, Clepington Road, Court Street North and Arklay Street, and include about 1,400 properties.
Councillors will be asked to formally approve the plans at a meeting on Monday.
It could mean the initiative is in place as early as mid-July, with the first League Cup matches set to take place on July 15 and 16.
Councillor Mark Flynn, city development convener, said: “While this has taken some time to get to this point, it is important that with such a complex scheme which impacts so many people – residents and football supporters – that we don’t score an own goal.
“There have been a number of statutory processes that have had to be gone through, but with the completion of this last part of the procedure we are close to the final whistle.
“It will do away with the need for cones to be put out on match days and instead introduce permanent signage on the streets covered by the new restrictions.
“Residents will be able to apply for a free exemption which will allow them to park and drive in the streets when there is a game on.
“Blue badge holders will also be exempt, but anyone who does not have an exemption and is parked in the zone on while the match is being played is likely to get a parking ticket.”
No need to display physical permit
Emergency services, utility companies, GPs, funeral cars, supporters’ coaches and blue badge holders would still be able to use the streets.
The council says parking attendants will have “allow-list” to identify vehicles that are permitted to be within the area when matches are being played.
It means residents will not need physical permits on display.
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