Bishop, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Overnight ban
- No blanket ban
- Continuous-parking cap
- 72 consecutive hours
- Re-park distance
- Must exceed 500 feet
- Governing section
- BMC 10.28.190
- Permit exception
- City-issued permit
Summary
Bishop has no blanket overnight-parking ban, but no vehicle may be parked on any street, highway, or public parking lot for 72 or more consecutive hours without a city permit, and you cannot dodge it by re-parking within 500 feet (BMC 10.28.190).
No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle upon any street, highway, or public parking lot for 72 or more consecutive hours without a permit issued by the city. A person that does not re-park any such vehicle outside a distance of 500 feet from the place initially parked with 72 hours shall be in violation of this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 4).
Full Breakdown
The core overnight/extended-parking rule is BMC 10.28.190. Rather than prohibiting overnight parking outright, Bishop caps continuous parking at 72 hours on any street, highway, or public parking lot without a permit issued by the city. Moving the vehicle less than 500 feet from where it originally sat does not reset the 72-hour clock. Camping on public property (including sleeping in a vehicle in some contexts) is separately regulated under BMC Chapter 8.05. Timed and permit parking zones may impose shorter limits where posted (BMC 10.28.140).
Violations & Fines
Over-72-hour vehicles may be cited and towed under Vehicle Code § 22651(k); parking fines are set by council resolution and due within 21 days (BMC 10.28.270).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is overnight street parking allowed in Bishop?
Can I move my car a few feet to reset the 72 hours?
Sources & Official References
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