Mission Viejo does not have a citywide overnight parking ban on public streets, but the 72-hour storage limit applies. Most HOA communities restrict or prohibit overnight street parking through CC&Rs, making garage parking the practical standard.
Mission Viejo does not impose a blanket overnight parking ban on public streets under its municipal code. The California Vehicle Code 72-hour storage limit (CVC 22651(k)) is the primary restriction on public streets. However, the practical reality in Mission Viejo is that most neighborhoods are HOA-governed, and HOA CC&Rs frequently prohibit overnight street parking. Typical HOA rules require vehicles to be parked in garages or driveways between 10 PM and 6 AM. Some HOAs allow overnight street parking with temporary guest parking permits obtained from HOA management. Vehicles parked overnight on public streets in violation of posted signs or in no-parking zones will be cited by OC Sheriff. Overnight parking in commercial areas such as near The Shops at Mission Viejo or along Marguerite Parkway is subject to posted time limits and private property tow-away enforcement. Residents expecting overnight guests should check HOA parking policies for guest parking permit requirements. Contact OC Sheriff at (949) 770-6011 for public street parking concerns or your HOA management company for private community rules.
Violating HOA overnight parking rules results in HOA fines per CC&Rs, typically starting at $50-$100. Vehicles on public streets exceeding 72 hours face citation and towing. Parking in posted no-parking zones overnight results in standard parking citations.
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