How Clovis Handles Parking Rules: A Practical Guide

Clovis maintains 112 local ordinances across all categories, and 7 of those deal specifically with parking rules. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Clovis falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

EV Charging

CA Gov Code §65850.7 requires cities to streamline EV charging station permits. Clovis follows state-mandated expedited permitting for Level 1 and Level 2 residential chargers. Commercial new construction must meet CA CALGreen EV-ready requirements.

Key details: Residential Permit: Expedited, over-the-counter. Blocking EV Stall: CVC §22511. Utility: PG&E EV-TOU. Commercial: CALGreen EV-ready.

Unpermitted electrical work: $100-$500 plus remediation. Blocking a posted EV charging stall (CVC §22511): $100-$250.

Clovis is more permissive than most cities when it comes to ev charging. That said, there are still limits.

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR may not park on residential streets or in residential zones except for active loading. Business fleet vehicles must park at business premises. CVC §22507.5 allows 10 PM-6 AM residential bans.

Key details: Threshold: >10,000 lbs GVWR. Residential Zones: Overnight prohibited. State Auth: CVC §22507.5. Personal Pickups: Exempt.

Residential commercial parking: $100-$500 per incident. Repeat violations may include tow.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Clovis actively enforces its commercial vehicle restrictions requirements.

Street Parking Limits

On-street parking generally allowed citywide unless signed. 72-hour rule applies under CA Vehicle Code §22651(k): vehicles not moved for 72 hours may be cited or towed. Street sweeping schedules vary by neighborhood.

Key details: 72-Hour Rule: CVC §22651(k). Street Sweep Fine: $50-$75. Code: CMC Title 10. Permit Districts: Near schools/downtown.

72-hour violation: citation plus tow. Street sweeping violation: $50-$75. Red/yellow curb: $50.

Driveway Rules

Driveways must be paved (concrete, asphalt, or approved pavers) and connect to an improved street via a standard curb cut. CMC §9.24 requires parking on an improved surface — parking on lawns or unpaved areas prohibited.

Key details: Surface: Must be paved. Max Width: ~20 ft SFR. Curb Cut Permit: Required. Code: CMC §9.24.

Parking on unpaved surface: $100-$250. Unpermitted curb cut: remediation plus permit fee.

Overnight Parking

No citywide overnight parking ban in Clovis. Vehicles may park on residential streets overnight subject to the 72-hour max-move rule and posted street sweeping hours. Some signed corridors restrict 2 AM-5 AM parking.

Key details: Citywide Ban: None. 72-Hour Max: CVC §22651(k). Signed Restrictions: 2-5 AM on some corridors. Permit Districts: Near Buchanan/schools.

Posted no-overnight zone: $50-$75. 72-hour violation: citation plus potential tow.

The rules around overnight parking in Clovis lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

RV & Boat Parking

RVs, boats, and trailers may be stored on residential property in side/rear yards or on driveways with restrictions. Front-yard storage prohibited unless on paved driveway. On-street RV parking limited to 72 hours.

Key details: Driveway Storage: Allowed if paved. Side/Rear Yard: Allowed w/ screening. Street Limit: 72 hours. Living in RV: Prohibited. Code: CMC §9.24.

Front-yard or unpaved storage: administrative citation $100-$500. Street >72 hours: citation plus tow.

Abandoned Vehicles

Clovis aggressively enforces abandoned vehicle removal on both public streets and private property. Under California Vehicle Code 22669, vehicles left on streets for 72+ hours or inoperable vehicles on private property are subject to citation and towing. The city operates an abatement program for persistent violations.

Key details: Street Limit: 72 hours (CVC 22669). Private Property: Must be enclosed in garage. Inoperable Vehicles: Not allowed in view. Abatement: City can remove and bill owner.

Citations for abandoned vehicles on streets. Towing and storage fees charged to the vehicle owner. On private property, abatement costs are billed to the property owner and may become a lien if unpaid.

Compared to other cities, Clovis takes a harder line on abandoned vehicles. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

The Bottom Line

Clovis's parking rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Clovis is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Clovis's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.