West Covina Street Parking Limits Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

The City of West Covina enforces parking regulations on public streets through its Police Department Parking Enforcement division. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 22651(k), which the city actively enforces, no vehicle may remain parked in the same location on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours. Vehicles that exceed this limit are subject to citation and eventual towing. The 72-hour rule applies citywide on all public roadways, including residential streets, even where no signs are posted.

Many commercial corridors along Azusa Avenue, West Covina Parkway, and near the Eastland Center shopping area have posted time-limited parking — typically 1-hour or 2-hour maximums during business hours. School zones near West Covina schools enforce restricted parking during drop-off and pick-up times. Residents should always check posted signs for specific restrictions, as time limits vary by location. Red-painted curbs indicate no stopping or parking zones, and white curbs allow passenger loading for limited periods only.

Street sweeping is conducted on a regular schedule in residential neighborhoods throughout West Covina. Posted signs indicate the specific days and time windows when parking is prohibited for sweeping. Vehicles left on the street during posted sweeping hours are subject to citation. The city recommends residents note their street sweeping schedule and set reminders to move vehicles. Parking on the wrong side of the street (against the flow of traffic) is also prohibited under state vehicle code provisions. For questions or to report abandoned vehicles, contact West Covina Parking Enforcement at (626) 939-8500.