Councillors will hear submissions from various groups about the proposed changes, which were done as part of its infrastructure catchup programme.
For Bath St, the changes include a reduction in five-minute parking in favour of one-hour paid parking and the introduction of an authorised vehicle only space for deliveries.
For George St, the introduction of a "variable zone" was proposed, which would "support coach/bus parking when there is tourism demand and allow the space to be designated as parking for other purposes, including short-medium stay general parking".
The current coach stop operates "at all times" and the change would allow the stop to operate as general parking at night, council briefing papers said.
Staff designed the Bath St proposal to be as similar as possible to the previous layout, including the retention of a mobility park.
Consultation was undertaken in May 2025 when letters were sent to affected property owners, residents and businesses.
The proposal was also published on the council website and signs were installed in the area.
During consultation, the council received 19 submissions — six in support and 13 opposed.
Tourism operator Leisure Time Group was particularly concerned about the George St proposal.
"George St serves as a key access point for coaches transporting tourists to the central business district, particularly during high-traffic periods.
"Reducing dedicated coach infrastructure, even seasonal, risks discouraging large tour operators from including the area in their itineraries."
Awesome Tours New Zealand spokesman Mark Dixon also opposed the proposed George St change.
"Even under current conditions, it is often difficult to find available parking in this area. Any further reduction in authorised parking spaces would significantly impact our ability to operate effectively from the city centre and would diminish the experience for our guests."
Iconic Tours New Zealand Ltd submitted that the proposed change for George St stop was "short-sighted and completely unworkable".
"Making it available as general car parking for the majority of the time, and only available for tour vehicles on cruise ship days, it is very likely people will not notice the digital bus stop sign on cruise ship days and continue to park their cars there," spokeswoman Kim Hayward said.
"This will limit our ability to drop off and pick up large groups of tourists who spend money in the Octagon."
Dunedin Railways submitted there was already a lack of bus parking at Dunedin Railways where buses often double parked, reducing State Highway1 to one lane on cruise ship days.
"A full review needs to be carried out to ensure the safety of our visitors."
Athol Parks, of City Walks, submitted "as a local tour operator, I can tell you that this coach park is needed — and not only on cruise ship days".
"If the space must be shared with other traffic during the winter months, then make it a coach park and authorised/ delivery park only — not a regular carpark.
"Regular motorists should not be encouraged to park there any time, as they’ll get into the habit of parking there all the time."
There was, however, some support of the Bath St mobility park from CCS Disability Action and Livingwell Disability Resource Centre.
Hearings will take place on Friday.
