On-street parking in Sonoma is governed by SMC Chapter 10.48 (Stopping, Standing and Parking), which prohibits use of city streets as long-term vehicle storage and authorizes posted time-limited zones around the Plaza and downtown.
Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 10.48 regulates stopping, standing, and parking on city streets. SMC 10.48.040 establishes no-parking areas; SMC 10.48.041 sets limited parking around the Plaza and City Hall grounds; SMC 10.48.043 prohibits parking or standing vehicles over six feet in height on Highway 12 within 100 feet of intersections; and SMC 10.48.100 prohibits parking on designated narrow streets. Because Sonoma is a charter city operating under California Vehicle Code (CVC) authority, statewide rules also apply on every street — including CVC 22500(n) (the 'Daylighting Law,' effective January 1, 2025), which prohibits parking within 20 feet of the approach to any marked or unmarked crosswalk, and CVC 22651(k) permitting removal of vehicles parked in the same spot for 72 or more consecutive hours.
Parking citations in the City of Sonoma are handled through the Citation Processing Center; the City directs payment or appeal online at CitationProcessingCenter.com or by mail to the City of Sonoma. Unpaid citations accrue late penalties and may result in a DMV hold on registration. Vehicles violating no-parking or storage rules may be towed under CVC 22651.
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