Overnight and Street Sweeping Parking Citations

When was the Overnight Parking Ordinance enacted?

A: The restriction on overnight parking ordinance (section 8.44.080) was enacted in the 1970s to reduce the opportunity for vehicle-related crimes, enhance neighborhood aesthetics, allow for efficient street sweeping, and improve access for emergency, utility, or road repair vehicles.

When was the Street Sweeping Ordinance enacted?

A: The ordinance (section 8.33.220) was enacted in the 1980s to allow roads to be cleared of debris that would eventually make its way into the storm water system.

What day of the week is my street swept?

A: Please see Map of Street Sweeping.

Why have parking tickets increased recently?

A: Although the overnight and street sweeping ordinances have been in place for a number of years, the City’s enforcement efforts over the past several years have been limited due to reduced staffing levels.  To address this issue, in 2019, the City of Fullerton contracted with SP+ to perform parking enforcement for overnight parking, street sweeping, and downtown parking.  The first phase consisted of one parking enforcement contractor to ensure that collected revenues would cover contractor costs.  Once financial feasibility was established, the initial plan was to increase parking enforcement staff from one to three contractors. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City suspended parking enforcement as stay at home orders were implemented by the State.  

Enforcement activities subsequently resumed again on April 5, 2021, with one staff member.  The public was made aware of resumed enforcement via the City’s social media pages, website, Community Newsletter, City Council meetings.

In the near term, with the implementation of new street sweeping signs, parking enforcement staffing will increase from one to three persons.

Why are there new street sweeping signs going up in my neighborhood?

A: The City is required to have regular street sweeping as part of its stormwater program.  The street sweeping program helps to clean our streets by removing brake dust, litter, and debris before these contaminants enter our storm drains and ultimately travel to our beaches and ocean.  When cars are parked in the street sweeper path, the cleaning is much less effective. To notify Fullerton residents and businesses when street sweeping occurs in their area, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-50 authorizing the Public Works Department to post street sweeping signs city-wide. The signs indicate the street sweeping schedule and are often posted at the entrances of neighborhoods. While the City will be mailing information in areas with new signs, please note that installation of new street signs themselves serve as notification that increased enforcement will begin in the area. Once signage is posted, there will be a two-week grace period with warning citations issued during that time-period. 

I have a question about street sweeping schedule and signs in my neighborhood. Who can I contact?

A: Please contact the Public Works Maintenance Division at maintenance@cityoffullerton.com or by calling 714-738-6897.

I have a question about parking enforcement.  How can I get more information?

A: Please contact the Police Department at streetsweeping@fullertonpd.org or by calling 714-738-6810

You can also Visit Fullerton Police Department Parking Citation