Sonora prohibits parking any vehicle on a city street for more than 72 continuous hours. Vehicles 6 feet tall or taller are not permitted within 100 feet of any city intersection. Vehicle repairs on city streets are prohibited except in emergencies.
The Sonora parking ordinance establishes a 72-hour limit for vehicles on any city street, public parking lot, alley, or right-of-way. Violations subject the vehicle to fines and potential towing. Vehicle repairs on public streets are prohibited except for emergencies. Exceptions include brief loading or unloading of passengers under 3 minutes and freight under 20 minutes, or when an encroachment permit is obtained. Zone N parking restrictions under Ordinance 836 prohibit parking from 3 AM to 5 AM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in designated areas. Parking tickets are paid at the Sonora Police Department at 100 S. Green Street.
Vehicles exceeding the 72-hour limit may be ticketed and towed. Zone N violations subject to fines under Ordinance 836.
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