As the largest city in California's Central Valley and home to Fresno State, Fresno offers something the coastal markets do not: scale and affordability, with a fast-growing base of apartments and HOAs. More units means more parking to manage — and California's towing statute is as strict here as anywhere in the state.
What California law says about towing from private property
Private-property towing is governed by California Vehicle Code § 22658, one of the most detailed in the nation:
- Signs at all entrances, at least 17 by 22 inches, one-inch lettering, listing the local law-enforcement phone number and each authorized tow company's name and number.
- A property owner generally cannot authorize a tow within one hour of a vehicle parking.
- A photograph before removal is required for general-authorization tows of cars blocking fire lanes, hydrants, or entrances.
- Bad signage means double the towing and storage charges fall on the property owner.
How Fresno operators stay compliant and get paid
- Plate-level permits that scale across large, growing communities.
- Exportable, timestamped records behind every permit and tow decision.
- QR-code signage that lets residents and guests self-register and pay.
Why Fresno properties choose OpenParking
Guests scan a QR code, register their plate, and pay directly to you — your property keeps 100% of the parking revenue via Stripe. Five-minute setup, no contract, free to use — a small service fee is added to each permit sale and paid by the parker.
This page is general information about California parking enforcement, not legal advice. Confirm current Vehicle Code 22658 requirements with a California attorney or your local ordinance before towing.