Santa Paula enforces a 72-hour street parking limit on public streets. Vehicles parked in the same location for more than 72 consecutive hours may be cited and towed. Downtown areas have shorter metered or time-limited parking.
Under SPMC and California Vehicle Code §22651(k), no vehicle may be parked on any public street in Santa Paula for more than 72 consecutive hours. The downtown commercial district has shorter parking limits — typically 2-hour metered parking along Main Street and surrounding blocks. Residential street parking does not require a permit but is subject to the 72-hour rule. Street sweeping schedules require vehicles to be moved on designated days and times. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of fire hydrants, at red curbs, and in marked no-parking zones. The Santa Paula PD handles parking enforcement.
Vehicles exceeding the 72-hour limit receive a warning notice first, then a citation ($50+) if not moved within 24 hours. After citation, vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense. Blocking fire hydrants carries an immediate citation of $65+. Street sweeping violations are typically $50.
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