On-street parking in Mountain View is limited to 72 consecutive hours per CVC 22651(k), with time-limit zones downtown and permit parking districts in several neighborhoods. Street sweeping restrictions apply weekly.
Mountain View City Code Chapter 19 governs on-street parking. Vehicles parked on any public street for more than 72 consecutive hours may be cited and towed under California Vehicle Code 22651(k). Downtown Castro Street and adjacent blocks have metered parking and 2-hour limits Monday through Saturday. Residential Parking Permit Districts exist in the Old Mountain View, Monta Loma, and Rex Manor neighborhoods where non-permit vehicles face 2-hour limits during posted hours. Street sweeping restrictions are posted by block and typically run once weekly on a specific weekday morning; vehicles parked during sweeping hours receive citations. Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 3 feet of a driveway, or in a red zone is prohibited citywide.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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