How to Get a Temporary No Parking Sign

Temporary No Parking Signs are issued to residents and businesses for the purpose of reserving on-street parking spaces, when off-street parking or loading spaces are not large enough.

This permit has been moved to the Public Works counter. You can find more information here: https://www.santamonica.gov/process-explainers/how-to-get-a-public-property-permit

Please note City Hall hours of operation are from 8am-5pm weekdays. Our offices are closed every other Friday, weekends and holidays. Check our calendar regarding holiday and alternating Friday closures. Those interested in submitting an in-person application may schedule an appointment using our online booking portal. To schedule a counter appointment, please select the following: 1) BRANCH: City Hall, 2) SERVICE: Public Works, 3) DATE AND TIME, 4) CONTACT - please add a small description of your request in the notes section.

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Are temporary no parking signs required for a move within Santa Monica?

No. Purchasing temporary no parking signs (TNPS) is advised but not required. If not parking overnight (9:00P.M. to 6:00 A.M.), moving vehicles are able to use street parking if they follow existing street regulations and are able to find a legal open parking space. Active loading is allowed in alleys if 11 foot clearance can be maintained. Check alley signage, as some alleys limit loading to short periods of 30 minutes or less.

What type of curb space can I reserve?

Unmetered or metered parking can be reserved. For metered parking, it is necessary to know the meter numbers you wish to reserve. ADA parking spaces (blue curb), valet parking during operating hours, curbside bicycle lanes, loading zones, and red curb locations cannot be reserved.

For what period of time can I reserve street curb space?

Curb space for a moving truck can be reserved for a maximum of 72 hours.

What other permits might be needed?

The TNPS is not for construction activity or immovable objects like moving PODS or dumpsters. For these types of uses, please refer to Public Works to obtain a Use of Public Property Permit.

For larger vehicles, the moving truck operator may need to obtain an Oversize Load Permit to travel in Santa Monica. Go here for more information on what would be considered an oversize vehicle.

What if someone parks in the curb space I reserved?

Once inspected by SMPD Traffic Services, the signs are tow-away zones. If you are not able to alert the person that they need to move their vehicle, please call SMPD Traffic Services (310-458-8466 x 4)

Application Fee:	$107.75
Sign (each):	$2.04

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