Fullerton, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- General Limit
- 72 hours on public streets
- Permit Parking
- Available in designated zones
- Street Sweeping
- Must move on posted days
- Downtown Meters
- Posted rates and time limits
- Police Non-Emergency
- (714) 738-6800
Summary
Fullerton enforces a 72-hour street parking limit under Municipal Code Chapter 11.44. Several neighborhoods have residential permit parking programs. Street sweeping signs require vehicles to be moved on designated days and times or face citations.
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.
Full Breakdown
44 prohibits parking any vehicle on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Vehicles parked beyond this limit may be marked, cited, and eventually towed. The city operates a Residential Permit Parking program in designated neighborhoods where parking demand is high, particularly near downtown Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton, and Fullerton College. Residents in permit parking zones can obtain permits allowing extended parking while non-permit vehicles face time-limited parking (typically 2 hours) during posted hours. Street sweeping occurs on scheduled days and vehicles must be moved during posted sweeping hours or face a citation.
Posted signs throughout the city indicate specific parking restrictions including time limits, no-parking zones, fire lane restrictions, and loading zones. Parking meters operate in the downtown area with posted rates and time limits. Overnight parking is generally permitted on streets without posted restrictions, subject to the 72-hour rule. Red curb zones prohibit parking at all times. White curb zones are for passenger loading only during posted hours. Green curb zones limit parking to a short duration.
Violations & Fines
Parking violations are enforced by Fullerton Police and parking enforcement officers. Street sweeping citations are typically $58-$73. Overtime parking violations vary by zone. Vehicles parked over 72 hours may be towed at the owner's expense. Contact Fullerton Police non-emergency at (714) 738-6800.
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