El Cajon restricts overnight street parking for commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM under ECMC 10.28.070. The city also enforces a 72-hour vehicle storage limit on public streets under ECMC 10.28.060. Overnight parking of RVs requires a valid city permit.
Overnight street parking in El Cajon is regulated under ECMC Title 10 Chapter 10.28. Commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 10,000 pounds may not park on any street or alley for more than one hour between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM of the next day. All vehicles on public streets are subject to the 72-hour vehicle storage limit under ECMC 10.28.060. Recreational vehicles and trailers parked on city streets require a valid parking permit issued free of charge by the city. Permit holders may obtain up to 52 permits per calendar year. Permits are available at designated city facilities or through the city's website. Abandoned vehicles may be reported to the Police Traffic Division at 619-441-1632.
Vehicles parked beyond 72 hours may be towed. Commercial vehicles violating overnight restrictions are subject to citation under ECMC 10.28.070. RVs or trailers without valid permits are subject to citation and potential towing.
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