Sacramento enforces a 72-hour move rule, residential permit districts in Midtown and Central City, and street sweeping restrictions with signed enforcement windows.
Under SMC Chapter 10.40, vehicles parked on Sacramento streets must move every 72 hours to a different block. The city operates Residential Parking Permit (RPP) districts in Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, and Central City with A-H zone permits. Street sweeping runs weekly on designated days with 1 to 3 hour enforcement windows; tickets are 68 dollars typical. Meters operate Monday through Saturday 8 AM to 10 PM downtown with rates set by ParkSac. Overnight parking is generally allowed where unposted.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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