Palm Springs, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Street parking in Palm Springs follows PSMC Chapter 12 and California Vehicle Code. On residential streets without posted signage, parking is generally free but limited to 72 continuous hours; a vehicle not moved for more than 72 hours is considered abandoned and may be cited and towed under CVC §22651(k). Vehicles must park with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the curb, may not block driveways, fire hydrants (15 feet clear), crosswalks, or mailboxes during USPS delivery hours. Street-sweeping restrictions are posted on signs where applicable, typically weekly in select neighborhoods. The downtown core (Palm Canyon Drive, Indian Canyon Drive, and surrounding blocks) uses metered parking and time-limited spaces (commonly 2-hour); fees and hours are enforced generally 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special event restrictions apply during BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells tennis spillover), Coachella weekends, Pride, Modernism Week, and Restaurant Week. Red curbs mean no stopping, yellow is loading only during posted hours, white is passenger loading (3 minutes), green is short-term (usually 15–30 minutes), and blue is disabled-placard only. Parking in a disabled space without a valid placard results in a significant fine under CVC §22507.8. Oversized RVs, boats, and trailers have separate rules covered under the RV/boat parking ordinance.