Compton, CA Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)

5. Formation starts with a petition signed by at least two-thirds of residents of units fronting the affected curbs, or a Council motion; the City Clerk supplies petition forms, and the City Manager or City Engineer studies demand before recommending a district to Council. The Council then sets a public hearing with notice mailed at least 10 days ahead to owners, residents and commercial occupants within the proposed district and within 400 feet of its boundaries. To qualify, more than 75% of on-street spaces must be occupied during the restricted period (the 'High Demand' test), the area must be reasonably self-contained, and for daytime-only districts more than 50% of curbside vehicles must belong to nonresidents.

Once designated, signs go up only after permits are issued to at least 50% of district residents within 60 days; falling below that threshold at renewal can trigger termination. The Business License Division issues three permit types: up to three residential permits and one guest permit per address, plus temporary guest permits valid up to seven consecutive days. Permits run on a calendar year, expiring December 31, with fees set by Council resolution and prorated for partial years. Residential permits must be affixed to the left rear bumper; guest and temporary permits display from the rearview mirror.

Enforcement hours and days are set individually for each district by Council resolution rather than fixed citywide, and permit holders remain subject to street sweeping signs, posted no-parking zones, and the general 72-consecutive-hour parking limit.