no-charge parking zone
nounUK /nəʊ tʃɑːdʒ ˈpɑːkɪŋ zəʊn/
US /noʊ tʃɑːrdʒ ˈpɑːrkɪŋ zoʊn/
A place where you can park your car for free.
The sign says this is a no-charge parking zone, so we don't need to pay.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A designated area where parking fees are temporarily waived.
During the holiday, the city turned downtown into a no-charge parking zone.
3. A section of a lot reserved for customers without payment.
Shoppers can use the no-charge parking zone behind the store.
4. A policy area where drivers are not billed for parking.
The mall introduced a no-charge parking zone to attract more visitors.