Citrus Heights, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Overnight Ban
- None citywide
- Time Limit
- 72 hours (CVC §22651(k))
- Oversized
- Prohibited 2 AM-6 AM
- Permit Zones
- Near select schools
- Private Driveway
- No overnight limit
Summary
Citrus Heights does not have a citywide overnight street parking ban. Passenger vehicles may park overnight on public streets subject to the 72-hour CVC §22651(k) limit and any posted restrictions (school zones, permit areas).
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 the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: [...] (k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal. (l) If a vehicle is illegally parked on a highway in violation of a local ordinance forbidding standing or parking and the use of a highway, or a portion thereof, is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the highway, or for the installation of underground utilities, and signs giving notice that the vehicle may be removed are erected or placed at least 24 hours prior to the removal by a local authority pursuant to the ordinance.
Full Breakdown
Unlike some California cities, Citrus Heights permits overnight on-street parking for standard passenger vehicles on most residential streets. The key limit is California Vehicle Code §22651(k)'s 72-hour maximum on consecutive parking at one location. Exceptions exist for: (1) oversized vehicles (over 22 ft or 7 ft high) which face 2 AM-6 AM prohibition under CVC §22507.5; (2) commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR which are prohibited overnight in residential zones; (3) permit parking zones near schools; (4) posted street-sweeping hours; and (5) red/yellow/white-zoned areas. Residents with complaints about suspicious or abandoned overnight vehicles can report them to Citrus Heights PD. Vehicles parked on private property (driveways) have no overnight restriction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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