Property owners may apply for a “Select Street Exemption” for an entire block, either one side or both.

Petition: Property owners must submit a petition signed by a majority of the property owners on both sides of the street.

• The smallest area which may be exempted is one city block.
• Petitions, along with the procedures, may be obtained at the front desk of the Public Works Department Engineering Division in City Hall or at the following link.

Non-Refundable Fee: There is a $523 non-refundable fee required to forward the petition to the Transportation and Circulation Commission for an exemption, see Engineering Fees.

Parking Deficiency Requirement: Exemptions are only granted for those areas having an off-street parking deficiency under existing City ordinances.

• The current standards specify that anything less than a two-car garage, for a typical single-family home, is considered parking deficient;
• Other standards apply to multi-family units/developments.

Parking Sign: A street that has been exempted from the ordinance, allowing overnight parking between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., will be posted at the entrance to the street and/or tract indicating that overnight parking is permitted.

• The signs will clearly read, "Parking Permitted 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., this side here to corner".

• Early Morning parking exemptions on a street can be removed in the same manner as it was approved.

Contact the Public Works Department Traffic Division at 714-738-6899 for further information.

Property owners or tenants of either a single-family residence or multi-family residence, may apply for Early Morning Parking Permits, which exempt said beneficiary from the conditions of Fullerton Municipal Code 8.44.080 pertaining to Early Morning Parking. Permits will allow vehicles to park adjacent to the address or within the same block of the address for which the permit was issued. 

The Procedures, Permits, & Fees, and Program Conditions can be found here:

To begin the process a property owner/tenant must satisfy all requirements as stated in the Program Conditions and apply for consideration via the Get-a-Permit website (fullerton.getapermit.net). Once approved, permits may be purchased for $50 per permit plus applicable fees. 

To verify if your address qualifies for Early Morning Parking Permits click the "Check My Address" feature on the Get-a-Permit website.

**Permits will not be issued to residents on a street that is posted with signs allowing early morning parking

**Please note, this permit does not guarantee on-street parking. 

• Early Morning Parking Permit - Procedures, Processing, and Conditions
• Instructions On How to Apply
• Instructions On How to Apply (Español) 
• Get-a-Permit Website

If you have any questions or need assistance registering for an account or applying for a permit, Permit Support is available by emailing support@getapermit.net. 

Property owners may be eligible for a “Temporary Exemption” permit for short-term parking deficiencies such as, but not limited to:

• emergencies,
• out of town visitors,
• or short-term construction (driveways, home repair, etc.).

The applicability of the requested Hardship Exemption shall be determined and approved at the sole discretion of the Police Department. Contact the Police Department Traffic Division at 738-5313 for further information.

My street approved overnight parking, now there are cars lining the street all the time, I can't even park in front of my house. What can I do?

Overnight parking exemptions on a street can be removed in the same manner as it was approved, with a majority vote of the block's property owners.

On streets with approved early morning parking:

• Street parking is open to the public, including the portion in front of your house.

• Restrictions on Approved Early Morning Parking

  • Vehicles are prohibited from continuous parking, in excess of 72 hours, and can be cited and/or towed. Contact the Police Department's Traffic Division at (714)738-5313.

  • Vehicles with expired registration are prohibited from parking on the street and are subject to citation and/or towing. Contact the Police Department's Traffic Division at (714)738-5313.

  • Vehicles on the street may not be repaired or sold as part of a business in at a property designated as residential. Contact Community Preservation at (714)738-5799.

  • Commercial vehicles are restricted to 3 hours of continuous parking on public streets. Contact the Police Department's Traffic Division at (714)738-5313.