Richmond, CA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Street parking in Richmond is regulated through Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 11 and California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k), which prohibits parking any vehicle on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Vehicles exceeding this limit may be cited and towed after marking by a Richmond Police parking enforcement officer. Weekly street sweeping occurs in most residential neighborhoods, with no-parking windows typically 2 to 4 hours long; schedules are posted on signs and available on the city website. Several neighborhoods including areas near the Richmond BART station, Point Richmond, and Marina Bay operate under Residential Permit Parking (RPP) programs requiring an annual permit for residents and guest passes for visitors. Metered parking is enforced in the downtown core Monday through Saturday. Blocking driveways, fire hydrants (within 15 feet), crosswalks, and sidewalks is prohibited. Richmond does not generally restrict overnight parking citywide, but RPP zones may prohibit non-permit overnight parking.