Parking and Citations

Residential Permit Parking Districts are parking zones in residential areas that specifically limit on-street parking to residents with a permit. To learn more about the Residential Parking Permit Program please visit the Residential Permit Parking Program Webpage:

https://www.cityofsalinas.org/Your-Government/Find-a-Department/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Residential-Permit-Parking-Program

Wish to contest a Notice of Parking Violation (Citation)? Full information available in the Parking Citations webpage.

Parking Enforcement Services are provided by LAZ Parking.

Parking enforcement requests from the public are best managed through Salinas Connect or by contacting LAZ Parking by phone at (510) 250-2052. To submit an online request for parking enforcement via Salinas Connect please click on the following link:

http://salinasca.qscend.com/311

Information for owners or operators of privately owned off-street parking facilities who want to manage unauthorized parking, traffic control, or trespassing on privately owned property and parking lots, is provided in the attached memorandum below from the Salinas Police Department.

Control of vehicles on privately-owned parking lots is the responsibility of the owner / operator as specified in the California Vehicle Code. The Salinas Police Department is authorized by certain sections of the State Vehicle Code and the City Code to assist lot

Unauthorized Parking Traffic Control And Trespassing On Privately Owned Property And Parking Lots(PDF, 42KB)

Salinas offers convenient Downtown Parking in lots, garages, and on-street spaces. Please visit the Downtown Parking District Webpage for more information:

https://www.cityofsalinas.org/our-city-services/public-works/parking/downtown-parking-district

Special curb markings assist customers and delivery trucks with easier access to a business. In addition, curb markings can provide dedicated parking for physically challenged motorists.

For more information on the different curb markings or to download an application for curb markings please visit the Special Curb Markings Webpage: https://www.cityofsalinas.org/Your-Government/Find-a-Department/Public-Works/Traffic-and-Transportation-Engineering/Curb-Marking-Application-Process