Long Beach, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- LBMC §§10.22–10.24
- Fire Hydrant
- No parking within 15 feet
- Alleys
- No parking permitted
- Abandoned
- 72-hour limit per CVC §22651
Summary
Standard parking rules under LBMC Title 10. No parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. No parking in alleys. Time-limited zones enforced citywide.
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. (b)
Full Breakdown
LBMC §10.22 and §10.24 govern street parking. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in alleys, and in posted no-parking zones. CVC §22651 applies to vehicles parked 72+ hours without moving (abandoned vehicle process). Time-limited and permit parking zones exist in many neighborhoods.
Violations & Fines
Standard parking citation for 72-hour violation, metered parking, or posted restriction violations is $69. Preferential parking permit misuse or transfer carries a $100 fine per LBMC 10.32.040. Unpaid tickets may result in vehicle registration holds.
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