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Parking Rules in Lodi, CA (2026)

7 verified parking rules for Lodi, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

RV & Boat Parking

Lodi allows RVs, boats, and trailers to park on public streets in front of homes or businesses but they must be physically moved at least once every 72 hours under Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 10.44 and California Vehicle Code §22651(k).

RV and Boat Parking on Public Streets

Some Restrictions

Driveway Rules

Parking in front of any public or private driveway in Lodi is prohibited under CVC §22500(e), and private-property owners may have unauthorized vehicles towed under CVC §22658 when proper signage is posted.

Driveway Parking and Blocking Rules

Some Restrictions

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Lodi Municipal Code §17.32.030 (Parking and Loading) prohibits the parking of strictly commercial vehicles in residential zones and restricts where trucks may park within city limits. The City maintains an official Truck Parking map identifying authorized locations.

Commercial Vehicle Parking Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Street Parking Limits

Lodi enforces street parking under Municipal Code Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) and the California Vehicle Code. Vehicles must be legally parked, currently registered, in running condition, and moved every 72 hours.

Street Parking Rules in Lodi

Some Restrictions

Overnight Parking

Lodi has no blanket citywide overnight on-street parking ban — vehicles may park on a public street if currently registered, operable, and moved every 72 hours. Overnight parking is prohibited at city EV charging stations, and posted zones (school, downtown, permit areas) have their own rules.

Overnight Street Parking in Lodi

Few Restrictions

EV Charging

Lodi operates Level II ChargePoint public EV chargers at downtown sites (including the parking garage at 4 N. Sacramento Street and City Hall) priced at $1.75/hour, capped at 4 hours per session, with no overnight parking. Residential charger installs are governed by an expedited permit and rebates from Lodi Electric Utility.

Electric Vehicle Charging in Lodi

Some Restrictions

Abandoned Vehicles

Any vehicle parked on a Lodi street more than 72 hours without moving is treated as abandoned under California Vehicle Code §22651(k) and can be cited and towed. Vehicles with registration expired more than six months, or that are inoperative, may be towed immediately without notice.

Abandoned Vehicles in Lodi

Heavy Restrictions

Cal. Veh. Code § 22651

22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which th...

Looking for San Joaquin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lodi city rules.

Parking Rules in San Joaquin County