[sacrosancty]

Where I live, small shops often have 5 or 15 minute parking time limits directly outside so there's usually a space available when I want one, despite the rest of the street being full.

Sounds like your city needs to write and enforce its parking rules better.

[asdff]

There are loading zones and such but still, how many spaces are going to be like this? What are the odds you roll up and there is a car there already taking advantage of that spot? Now what, you sit on your hands for 14 and a half minutes? Street parking is never a guarantee, and banking on it usually ends in frustration. Getting that convenient spot in the right place right at the right time when you happen to be there circling to park is always a stroke of luck if your area is somewhat busy.

[sacrosancty]

Then you carry on to the next shop which sell all the same things and is also on your way to where you were going. It works extremely well in my area.

[carlospwk]

5 to 15 minutes? What if you want to have lunch?

[gravypod]

I am assuming these spots are for takeout so you can quickly go in and buy something.