Costa Mesa enforces street parking time limits and offers a Residential Permit Parking Program in designated neighborhoods. Oversized vehicles are not eligible for residential permits. Standard time limits and posted restrictions apply citywide.
Under CMMC Title 10, Costa Mesa enforces various street parking regulations including time limits, posted restrictions, and residential permit parking zones. The Residential Permit Parking Program is available in designated neighborhoods where parking demand exceeds supply. Oversized vehicles as defined by the municipal code are not eligible for residential parking permits. Street sweeping schedules require vehicles to be moved on designated days. Vehicles left on any street beyond posted time limits are subject to citation and potential towing. The Costa Mesa Police Department enforces parking regulations citywide. Parking enforcement information and residential permit applications are available through the city's parking enforcement page.
Vehicles exceeding posted time limits receive parking citations. Failure to move for street sweeping results in tickets. Abandoned vehicles may be towed.
Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa prohibits commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW from parking on restricted streets between 2 AM and 6 AM, or for more than 3 hours on any pub...
Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa requires vehicles to park on improved surfaces under its development and property maintenance standards. Driveway design must meet zoning requirem...
See how other cities in Orange County handle street parking limits.
See how Costa Mesa's street parking limits rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.