Cupertino, CA Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal basis
- Vehicle Code § 22507, Sec. 11.27.010
- Zone list
- Section 11.27.145, by street and hours
- Permit expiration
- January 2 of even-numbered years
- Oversized-vehicle permits
- Up to 20/year, 72-hour validity each
- Exempt vehicles
- Emergency, government, active service vehicles
- First-offense fine
- Up to $100 under Chapter 1.12
Summary
Under Chapter 11.27, Cupertino designates preferential parking zones by street segment and posted hours, such as Ann Arbor Avenue daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., where only permit-holding residents, guests, and exempt vehicles may park.
11.27.010 Permit Parking Zone Established. Under the provisions of Section 22507 of the Vehicle Code, the City Council does ordain that a preferential parking zone be established in Cupertino in which parking will be prohibited as established by ordinance of the City Council. Exemptions from such prohibition, when not otherwise indicated, will be by securing and displaying in a vehicle a type of parking permit described in this chapter. ... 11.27.145 Designation of Preferential Parking Zones. The following street areas are designated as preferential parking zones under this chapter: ... Ann Arbor Avenue Lauretta Drive to Hazelbrook Drive Daily 7:00 a.m.-- 10:00 p.m.
Full Breakdown
010 establishes the permit parking zone program under Vehicle Code Section 22507, prohibiting parking in designated areas except for vehicles displaying a valid permit. m. 020, and members of Council-designated groups apply to the Director of Public Works for permits; residents may also obtain up to 20 annual permits per household for oversized vehicles, each valid 72 hours, after which the vehicle must move at least 1,500 feet and may not repark within 1,500 feet for the next 72 hours. 090 exempts emergency and government vehicles, and commercial, delivery, service, or contractor vehicles actively serving the area. 110 sets permits to expire January 2nd of even-numbered years, renewable biennially. 070 confirms a permit does not guarantee a specific space.
Violations & Fines
Section 11.27.150 makes it unlawful to falsely claim eligibility or furnish false information on a permit application, to knowingly permit use of one's valid permit on another vehicle, or to produce, use, or display a counterfeit permit. Any violation of Chapter 11.27, including parking without a valid displayed permit in a designated zone, is an infraction under Section 11.27.150, punished under Chapter 1.12 at up to $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second within a year, and $500 for each later violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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