Whittier, CA Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- WMC Chapter 10.18
- District formation
- council resolution or two-thirds petition
- Minimum district size
- one block face
- Permit issuer
- director of public works
- First-offense fine
- up to $100
- Revocation reapplication bar
- 24 months
Summary
Whittier lets the city council create preferential parking districts by resolution, exempting permit holders from posted street restrictions. Districts form council-initiated or by petition from two-thirds of frontage property owners, per Whittier Municipal Code Chapter 10.18.
The city council may, by resolution, and at its discretion or upon receipt of a petition signed by no less than two-thirds of all property owners of record and/or lawful lessees of properties comprising all developed frontage of the street or streets proposed for designation, designate a street no smaller than a block face, together with residences and/or businesses adjacent thereto, as a preferential parking district.
Full Breakdown
020, the city council may designate a preferential parking district covering a street no smaller than one block face, plus adjacent residences and businesses, either at its own discretion or after a petition signed by no less than two-thirds of the property owners and lessees comprising all developed frontage on the proposed street. 030), with the number allotted to any residence or merchant set by the resolution establishing that district. 050). 060). 070). 090(f)). 110).
Violations & Fines
Parking without a valid permit in a district, or violating (a) through (e) of Section 10.18.080 (false statements, transferring a permit, counterfeiting, or displaying a revoked permit), is an infraction under 10.18.120: up to $100 for a first offense, up to $200 for a second within one year, and up to $500 for each additional offense within that year. The city may also pursue civil abatement, including restraining orders or injunctions, since a violation is deemed a public nuisance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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