Early Morning Parking Permit Program Policy & Procedures – Rev. 10/2025
Early Morning Parking Permit Program
Policy & Procedures
Overview
Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC) Section 8.44.080 prohibits parking on City streets between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
The Early Morning Parking Permit Program allows Fullerton residents to apply for a permit that exempts their vehicle from this restriction.
Procedures
A property owner or tenant of a single -family unit or multi -family residential unit (such as an apartment, townhome, condominium, or accessory dwelling unit) may apply for an Early Morning Parking Permit. The following addresses are ineligible to apply for a permit:
a. Non-residential addresses
b. Addresses located on a private street
c. Addresses adjacent to a street that allows early morning parking d. Addresses adjacent to a street that is posted for no parking or no stopping Applications for permits are administered through an online portal at the following link fullerton.getapermit.net.
1. Applicant must complete the online application.
2. Application requires submittal of the following:
a. An email address.
b. A residential property address in the City.
c. Copy of a utility bill or lease/rental agreement verifying proof of residency. d. Copy of a California driver’s license indicating residency at said address. e. License plate for all vehicles registered at said address. f. Copy of the current vehicle registration for each vehicle registered to said address.
If a vehicle is leased, a copy of the lease is acceptable.
3. Applicant must self-certify that the property is in compliance with all City codes related to on-site vehicle access and parking.
4. Applicant must self-certify that all on-site parking spaces, i.e., driveway, garage, carport, etc., are free of any obstructions and that there are more operational registered vehicles at the property than can be reasonably accommodated on the premises.
5. Applicant must pay the applicable permit cost prior to issuance of any permit(s). The cost of each permit is $50.00 plus applicable fees. There is no pro-rating of permit costs.
Early Morning Parking Permit Program Policy & Procedures – Rev. 10/2025
Program Conditions
1. Single-family residential properties are eligible for up to two (2) permits. A separate driver’s license must be submitted for each permit.
2. Multi-family residential properties are eligible for one (1) permit per unit address.
3. Residential properties which have added accessory dwelling units (ADU) are considered multi-family and are eligible for one (1) permit per address.
4. Vehicle owner must reside at the permit address as verified by their California driver’s license.
5. Vehicle must be registered to the permit address.
6. Permitted vehicles must park adjacent to the property for which the permit was issued.
7. In the case where parking adjacent to the property is not available, permitted vehicles may park on the same block within 200 feet of the permit address.
8. Permits must be hung from the rear-view mirror when the vehicle is parked on the street.
In the event where there is no rear-view mirror, the permit may be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle where it will be clearly visible.
9. Permits are transferable between eligible registered vehicles of the same household. Up to four (4) vehicles may be registered to each permit.
10. Permits are valid until December 31st of the year issued.
11. Permits do not exempt vehicles from any additional California Vehicle Code (CVC) or Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC) parking regulations . This includes, but is not limited to, 72-hour parking, street sweeping, time limit, and resident only parking restrictions.
12. The following vehicles are ineligible for permits: boats, recreational vehicles, trailers, company/corporate vehicles, or commercial vehicles over 6,000lbs
13. Issuance of a permit does not guarantee an on-street parking space.
Failure to follow program procedures and conditions will result in the revocation of permits and no refunds will be issued. Revocation of a current permit may result in the denial of a future permit.
Additional Information
1. Permit support is available by emailing [email protected]
2. All correspondence regarding citations shall be directed to the Police Department’s Traffic Bureau at (714) 738-5313 or as directed on citation.
3. Temporary permits for short -term parking deficiencies such as , but not limited to , emergencies, out of town visitors, or short -term construction are available through the Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 738-5313.