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Parking Rules in Monterey, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

RV & Boat Parking

RV, trailer and boat storage on residential lots in the City of Monterey is regulated by zoning, which restricts placement and prohibits living in a parked RV.

Parking: Rv Boat Parking

Some Restrictions

Driveway Rules

Driveway approaches in the City of Monterey require an encroachment permit and must meet city standards; vehicles generally must be parked on an approved paved surface, not on the lawn.

Parking: Driveway Rules

Some Restrictions

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Monterey City Code Chapter 20 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) regulates parking. Vehicles may not be parked on any city street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Section 20-85.5 restricts overnight parking (with district-specific provisions in 20-85.3 and 20-85.4 for Fairground Road and Sand Dunes Drive). Commercial vehicles loading or delivering to a specific address are exempt from overnight restrictions.

Monterey, CA Commercial Vehicle Parking

Some Restrictions

Street Parking Limits

On-street parking in the City of Monterey is governed by the vehicle code, with extensive metered and time-limited zones downtown and near the wharf, plus 72-hour abandoned-vehicle enforcement (CVC §22651).

Parking: Street Parking

Some Restrictions

Looking for Monterey County county-wide rules?

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

Parking Rules in Monterey County