In 2020, Council implemented several municipal parking changes through City Staff recommendations to make parking in the downtown more convenient and affordable. The changes included;
| Before | New Change |
| 15 min free parking at 'pay & display' machines | 1 hour free parking at 'pay & display' machines |
| Paid parking on weekdays ending at 6pm | Paid parking on weekdays ending at 4:30 pm |
| Applicable overnight winter parking fees in covered levels of Municipal Parking Lot #4 (parking garage on McIntyre St.) | Eliminating overnight winter parking fees in covered levels of Municipal Parking Lot #4 (parking garage on McIntyre St.) |
| Full price for parking passes for residents living within the boundaries of the Downtown North Bay & Waterfront (DIA) | 50% discount for parking passes for residents living within the boundaries of the Downtown North Bay & Waterfront (DIA) |