Iowa sets no statewide street-parking time limit, so Johnson County's rules are local. Iowa City caps parking at one spot to 48 hours, and its winter snow emergencies force cars to the odd or even side of the street.
Iowa has no statewide limit on how long a vehicle may sit on a public street, so street parking in Johnson County is set by city ordinance and posted signs. Iowa City prohibits parking at the same location for more than 48 hours, and a vehicle must move at least 20 feet to reset the clock. When Iowa City declares a snow emergency, parking is allowed only on the side of the street matching the calendar date so plows can pass, with a $50 fine plus towing for violators. Near the University of Iowa, many blocks use residential permit parking, and cars must stay clear of hydrants and stop signs.
Parking against a posted restriction or beyond the 48-hour limit brings a ticket. A vehicle left on the wrong side during an Iowa City snow emergency is fined $50 and towed at the owner's expense.
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