Newport Beach regulates street parking with time limits, permit zones, and seasonal restrictions, especially in coastal and high-traffic areas near beaches and the harbor. A residential preferential parking permit program exists for eligible neighborhoods.
Newport Beach Municipal Code Title 12 (Traffic and Parking) establishes comprehensive street parking regulations. Many streets near beaches, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, and the harbor area have posted time limits ranging from one to four hours. The city operates a Residential Preferential Parking Permit program allowing residents in designated areas to obtain permits exempting them from posted time limits on their street. Metered parking is available in commercial areas and near popular beach access points. The city enforces a 72-hour parking limit on all public streets citywide; vehicles that remain in the same spot for more than 72 hours may be cited or towed. During summer months and holidays, parking enforcement is heightened in beach-adjacent areas. No parking is allowed on red-curbed areas, and white curbs indicate passenger loading zones with short time limits. The Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island have particularly strict parking enforcement due to high demand and limited supply.
Street parking violations result in citations ranging from $50 to $100 or more depending on the violation type. Vehicles parked over 72 hours may be towed at the owner's expense. Contact Parking Enforcement at (949) 644-3717.
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