Overnight Parking: Petaluma vs Sonoma
How do overnight parking rules compare between Petaluma, CA and Sonoma, CA?
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
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Sonoma, CA
Sonoma County
Sonoma does not impose a blanket overnight on-street parking ban, but SMC 10.48.050 prohibits using city streets to store vehicles, and CVC 22651(k) authorizes removal of any vehicle parked in the same spot for 72+ consecutive hours.
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| Fact | Petaluma | Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| Blanket overnight ban | - | No — but storage on streets prohibited |
| 72-hour limit | - | CVC 22651(k) — tow authorized |
| Storage prohibition | - | SMC 10.48.050 |
| Permit holders exempt from 72-hr rule? | - | No |
| RPPP program | - | SMC 10.48.260 — 10-year permit, one per driver |
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Petaluma FAQ
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Sonoma FAQ
Can I park on the street overnight in Sonoma?
Yes, on most residential streets — Sonoma has no citywide overnight ban. But the vehicle must move within 72 hours under CVC 22651(k), and you cannot use the street for ongoing vehicle storage under SMC 10.48.050.
Does a residential parking permit exempt me from the 72-hour rule?
No. Per the City of Sonoma RPPP policy, residential permits allow parking beyond posted time limits in your zone but do not exempt the vehicle from the 72-hour limit in CVC 22651(k).
How do I report a vehicle that hasn't moved in days?
Contact the Sonoma Police Department (under contract with the County Sheriff). Officers chalk-mark or photo-log the vehicle; if it remains in place 72 hours later it can be cited and towed.
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