Bellevue, WA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Bellevue City Code Chapter 11.23 sets the framework for on-street parking across all public rights-of-way. Vehicles may not remain parked in the same location on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours; vehicles found stationary beyond this limit may be ticketed and impounded under RCW 46.55. Parking is prohibited within 5 feet of a driveway, 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, and 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal. Parking on sidewalks, planting strips, and landscaped medians is also prohibited. Signed time-limited zones, residential parking zones, and downtown metered areas have additional rules posted on signs. Vehicles must park in the direction of travel, within 12 inches of the curb, and must not obstruct bike lanes or transit stops. Snow-emergency routes and event closures may trigger temporary parking bans. Violations are typically infractions with fines starting around 40 dollars; repeat or blocking violations carry higher fines and tow risk. Residents can report problem parking through MyBellevue or by calling Police Non-Emergency at (425) 577-5656.