Fresno Municipal Code section 14-1006 prohibits storing any vehicle on a city street for longer than 72 consecutive hours, regardless of whether a sign is posted. The Parking Division and the Fresno Police Department both enforce the limit, chalking tires and leaving a notice before towing under the California Vehicle Code.
On-street parking in Fresno is governed by Chapter 14 (Vehicles and Traffic), Article 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, together with the California Vehicle Code. Under FMC 14-1006 (Use of Streets for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited), a vehicle may not remain parked on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. The city's Parking Division explains that this applies 'regardless of whether or not there is any sign posted,' and that parking in front of your own home does not exempt you. When a 72-hour complaint is investigated, parking staff chalk the tires and leave a notice; the owner must then drive the vehicle at least 1/10th of a mile or move it to confirm it is operable and not being 'stored' on the street. Both the Parking Division and the Fresno Police Department enforce the 72-hour regulation, and removal is authorized statewide by California Vehicle Code section 22651(k) when a vehicle is left on a highway 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance.
Vehicles that remain in place beyond 72 hours may be cited and towed under FMC 14-1006 and California Vehicle Code section 22651(k). The Parking Division marks tires with chalk and leaves a 72-hour (or 24-hour, depending on the violation) notice before enforcement. Owners may call the Parking Division at (559) 621-PARK (7275) to request an extension, but the office cannot grant an extension if the Fresno Police Department issued the original notice.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Fresno, CA
Fresno does not regulate decorative lawn ornaments, statuary, or year-round yard decorations on private property. Property maintenance standards in FMC Chapt...
Fresno, CA
Fresno does not specifically regulate residential inflatable holiday displays. There is no size cap, lighting curfew, or fan-noise limit specific to inflatab...
Fresno, CA
Fresno does not have a specific ordinance regulating residential holiday light displays. Display dates, brightness, and decorative content are not regulated ...
Fresno, CA
Built-in outdoor kitchens in Fresno require building, electrical, plumbing, and gas permits under FMC Chapter 11 (Building Regulations), which adopts the Cal...
Fresno, CA
Fresno does not have a specific ordinance regulating backyard smokers or wood-fired ovens by time of day. Use is governed by the general nuisance provisions ...
Fresno, CA
Fresno enforces the California Fire Code (CFC) as adopted in FMC Chapter 10, Article 5 (Fire Prevention). Under CFC §308.1.4 (the California amended version ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Fresno County.
See how other cities in Fresno County handle street parking limits.
See how Fresno'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.