Santa Rosa enforces a 72-hour parking limit on public streets. Vehicles may not remain parked in the same location for more than 72 consecutive hours. Posted restrictions in specific areas may impose shorter limits.
Under Santa Rosa Municipal Code, vehicles parked on public streets may not remain in the same spot for more than 72 consecutive hours. Additional restrictions apply in posted zones including time-limited parking downtown and near schools. Vehicles must be currently registered and operable. The Parking Division handles enforcement and responds to complaints about abandoned or long-term parked vehicles.
Vehicles exceeding the 72-hour limit receive a citation and may be towed. Abandoned vehicles are subject to immediate removal.
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