On-Street Time Limit Parking | Metered Parking

On-Street Time Limit Parking

Time limits are clearly posted in all controlled parking areas. Look for signs or for curb markings. After you have parked in a time limit zone for the posted time you must move your vehicle at least 150 feet to avoid being cited. The Parking Enforcement section uses tire chalking and the chalk-less AutoFind System to determine the length of time a vehicle is parked in a space.  It is illegal to remove a chalk mark from your vehicle's tire.

The City utilizes both on-street and off-street metered parking throughout the City.  The Parking Division uses state-of-the-art electronic parking meters which accept quarters, dimes and nickels and the Smart Parkcard.  Each meter lists the hours of enforcement. Please read the meter carefully. Click here for a list of metered area locations and hourly rates.

Change for Meters is available at the following locations:

Harbormasters Office
Cannery Row Garage - 2 Locations
   Wave and Prescott Streets
   Wave and Hoffman Streets
Cannery Row Lot #7 Irving & Foam Streets
Parking Attendant Booth Fisherman's Wharf
Coast Guard Lot