Vehicles parked on any street, roadway, or parking lot in unincorporated Sonoma County for more than 72 consecutive hours may be cited and removed under California Vehicle Code Section 22651. Enforcement is handled by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Per Sonoma County Code Chapter 18, Article III (Parking Regulations Generally), no person who owns or has possession, custody, or control of any vehicle may park such vehicle upon any street, roadway, or parking lot in the unincorporated area of the county for more than a consecutive period of 72 hours. The ordinance was adopted under the authority of California Vehicle Code Sections 22507 and 22507.5. After the 72-hour period, a vehicle may be marked, cited, and ultimately removed by the Sonoma County Sheriff or California Highway Patrol. Owners must move and re-park (or use) the vehicle before the 72-hour limit expires to remain in compliance. The County of Sonoma does not regulate parking within required setbacks on private property; that restriction applies in cities like Santa Rosa but not in the unincorporated county.
Vehicles in violation may be cited and removed (towed) under California Vehicle Code Section 22651. Owners are responsible for towing fees, storage fees, and any related citation fines.
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