Overnight street parking is generally permitted in West Palm Beach residential areas but prohibited downtown after meter hours unless paid. Vehicles cannot remain in same spot more than 24 hours.
No citywide overnight ban exists for residential streets. Downtown waterfront and Clematis Street have time-restricted zones enforced 24/7. Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited under City Code Section 34-8 (anti-camping ordinance). Beach parking lots close at posted hours, typically 10 PM to sunrise. Contact West Palm Beach at (561) 822-1300 for enforcement.
24-hour rule violation: vehicle marked, then towed if not moved. Sleeping in vehicle: 100 dollar fine plus possible trespass.
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