Santa Clarita Street Parking Limits Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

No operator of any vehicle shall leave their vehicle parked or standing upon any highway in the City of Santa Clarita for a period longer than 72 consecutive hours. For the purposes of this section, a vehicle is deemed to have been parked or left standing when it has not been moved more than 150 feet from its original parked or stopped position. This 150-foot rule was specifically implemented to address the common practice of vehicle owners moving their vehicles just a few inches to avoid citation.

The 72-hour rule has become one of Santa Clarita's most actively enforced parking provisions. The city received 4,711 complaints about vehicles parked beyond 72 hours in 2022, representing a 30% increase over 2021. In response, the city has been updating its enforcement approach and contracting with a private company for around-the-clock, 365-day-a-year parking enforcement to more effectively address violations.

In addition to the general 72-hour rule, specific areas within the city may have posted parking restrictions with shorter time limits, no-parking zones, or permit-required parking areas. Abandoned vehicles are handled through a separate abatement program. Residents can report parking violations through the city's Resident Service Center online or by phone at (661) 259-2489.