Mountain View has no citywide overnight parking ban for passenger vehicles, but 72-hour limits, permit districts, and large vehicle restrictions apply. Sleeping in vehicles on public streets is generally prohibited.
Unlike some peninsula cities, Mountain View does not impose a blanket overnight parking prohibition on passenger cars. However, several restrictions apply after dark. The 72-hour rule under CVC 22651(k) means any vehicle parked continuously must be moved at least once every three days. Residential Permit Parking Districts enforce overnight hours in specific neighborhoods, requiring permits visible on the dashboard. Large vehicles over 22 feet or 7 feet tall are banned on designated streets from 2 AM to 6 AM. Vehicle habitation on public streets is prohibited except within the city-sponsored Safe Parking program at designated lots. Street sweeping days also restrict overnight parking on affected blocks.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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