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Bishop, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Governing chapter
BMC Chapter 10.28
Fire hydrant clearance
15 feet
Crosswalk/signal clearance
20 feet
Curb parking
Within 18 inches, right wheels
Fine payment window
21 calendar days

Summary

Bishop prohibits stopping, standing or parking in a long list of places: crosswalks, within 15 feet of a hydrant, in front of driveways, on sidewalks, in disabled stalls without a placard, and in council-designated no-parking areas marked by signs or red curb (BMC 10.28.050).

No operator of any vehicle shall stop, stand, park or leave standing such vehicle in any of the following places... In front of any public or private driveway... Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 4).

Full Breakdown

Chapter 10.28 of the Bishop Municipal Code governs on-street parking. Section 10.28.050 lists the no-parking places: within 20 feet of a crosswalk or the approach to a signal or stop sign, within an intersection or marked crosswalk, in front of any public or private driveway, on a sidewalk, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and in disabled stalls without a valid plate or placard. Vehicles must park with the right wheels within 18 inches of the curb (BMC 10.28.170). The public works director marks no-parking zones with signs or red curb paint, and once posted, parking there is unlawful (BMC 10.28.040).

Violations & Fines

Citation and fine set by council resolution; payment due within 21 days or a late penalty applies (BMC 10.28.270). Unpaid fines can block DMV registration renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close to a fire hydrant can I park in Bishop?
No parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant unless an attending licensed driver can move the vehicle immediately (BMC 10.28.050(M)).
Can I block a driveway briefly?
No. BMC 10.28.050(J) prohibits stopping, standing or parking in front of any public or private driveway.

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