Denver has no citywide overnight parking ban on residential streets. 72-hour rule (DRMC §54-127) applies — no vehicle may remain in same spot more than 72 hours. Some neighborhoods have permit parking.
Denver does not impose a blanket overnight parking prohibition on public streets. The key limit is Denver Revised Municipal Code §54-127: no vehicle may be parked in the same location on a public street for more than 72 continuous hours. Moving the vehicle across the street or around the corner resets the clock. Many central Denver neighborhoods (Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Highlands, Baker, Washington Park) have Residential Parking Permit (RPP) zones with 2-hour limits for non-permit holders from 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays; overnight is generally unrestricted. Street sweeping signs impose temporary no-parking during posted hours (typically once per month April-November). Safe Outdoor Space permits and large vehicle restrictions (over 22 feet) apply. Sleeping in vehicles on public streets is limited under Denver's camping ordinance (DRMC §38-86.2, under litigation).
72-hour violation: $50 ticket, tow after notice. Street sweeping violation: $50 plus possible tow. RPP zone violation during enforcement hours: $25 to $50.
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