Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (OVO)

Starting in December 2023, anyone who would like to park their oversized vehicle on the street overnight in the City of Santa Cruz between midnight and 5:00 a.m. will be required to purchase a permit, and those who live in their oversized vehicles may enroll in an off-street safe parking program. An oversized vehicle is defined as: (a) more than 20’ in length, or (b) more than 8’ tall and more than 7’ wide.

Permanent signage related to the OVO will be installed at key points throughout the City in November 2023. Oversized vehicle parking permits will be available for purchase starting on November 6, 2023 at the City's Parking Office at 124 Locust Street.

Questions or comments? Please use the form at the bottom of this page. All questions and/or comments entered here are public information and subject to release in accordance with the Public Records Act and/or can be part of official City reports and documents.

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