Councillor Chris Calvi-Freeman said the simplest solution seemed to be a 24 hour parking limit, and a first look at the returned submissions supported that move.
"It's simple, it's easily understood, it's relatively cheap to implement.
"We'll do it through putting signs up at the entrance to the area, and the odd reminder sign within the area, rather than having to festoon the streets with signage every few metres.
"We won't be marking out any spaces on the road, which would have been difficult anyway, given that some of it is on unformed berms."
Calvi-Freeman admitted the issue had taken a long time to address.
But he said dealing with damage from the Kaikoura earthquake had been a "distraction" for council officers.
"I think, if you looked at social media, you'd find the odd person that said 'why don't we bring in a residents' scheme, and why don't we bring it in next week'.
"But that's not possible. There are processes that have to be followed, both in terms of the consultation and the legalities of the scheme."
The submissions are currently being formally analysed, with the results needing to be publicly notified.
The council hopes to bring in 24 hour parking around June.
The Herald checked the worst-affected streets on March 1, and found no cars with slashed tyres.
