Altadena, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- 72-Hour Rule
- CVC 22651(k) + Title 15
- Hydrant Clearance
- 15 ft (CVC 22514)
- Crosswalk Clearance
- 20 ft
- Enforcement
- LASD Altadena Station + Public Works
Summary
LA County Title 15 (Vehicles and Traffic) governs Altadena streets. Standard rules: 72-hour limit on parking the same vehicle in one spot, no parking against curb direction, and posted street-sweeping zones enforced by LA County Sheriff & Public Works.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic. (b) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway in a position so as to obstruct the normal movement of traffic or in a condition so as to create a hazard to other traffic upo
Full Breakdown
Under California Vehicle Code 22651(k) and LA County Code Title 15, a vehicle parked in the same spot on a public road for 72 or more consecutive hours may be ticketed and towed. Street-sweeping signs are posted by LA County Public Works on most Altadena blocks (typically one morning per week). Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant (CVC 22514) and 20 feet of a crosswalk. The LA County Sheriff's Altadena Station handles enforcement.
Violations & Fines
Street-sweeping tickets typically $73; 72-hour violations $80+ and towing/storage fees often exceed $300.
Frequently Asked Questions
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