Pasadena Street Parking Limits Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Pasadena's street parking regulations under Title 10 of the Municipal Code prohibit any vehicle from remaining parked on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Enforcement is primarily complaint-driven, but parking enforcement officers also conduct routine patrols.

The Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program is particularly important in Pasadena due to the city's numerous event venues and attractions. Neighborhoods surrounding the Rose Bowl Stadium, the Pasadena Convention Center, Old Town Pasadena, Caltech, and the Pasadena Playhouse are among those with RPP zones. During major events such as Rose Bowl football games, the annual Rose Parade (Tournament of Roses), and large concerts, special parking restrictions are posted with temporary no-parking signs. Residents in RPP zones may purchase annual permits at approximately $35 per vehicle that exempt them from the posted time limits within their zone. Visitor permits are also available. Old Town metered parking is enforced from 11 AM to 8 PM daily, with a 2-hour maximum at most meters. The City offers ParkMobile for meter payment via smartphone. Contact Parking Services at (626) 744-7665.