Additional New Resident Information

Alarm Permits

The City of Brea requires business and residential alarm users to obtain a valid alarm permit prior to operating an alarm system. The permit fee for business is $50 and residential is $25. All permits must be renewed annually. Click here for more information.

Parking / Traffic Rules

Parking on all city streets is restricted to 30 minutes between the hours of 2-6 a.m. Residents without enough off-street (garage, carport, or driveway) parking can apply for an annual parking permit online. Get detailed information about all parking options.

Vehicles may be cited and/or towed away at owners’ expense for the following parking-related violations:

  • Parking in the same spot on public property for over 72 hours
  • Having five or more unpaid parking violations
  • Expired registration (over six months)
  • Parking in a posted "No Parking" zone
  • Parking at a red curb or bus zone
  • Parking in a crosswalk
  • Blocking handicap access
  • Parking in an alley
  • Parking with a "for sale" sign on vehicle
  • Repairing a vehicle on a public street
  • Parking over 18 inches from the curb
  • Parking in front of a driveway (even your own)
  • Parking on or across a sidewalk
  • Parking on the wrong side of the road
  • Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant / fire station
  • Parking a commercial vehicle on a city street
  • Washing / polishing vehicles on a public street

For more information, view City Code Chapter 10.36: Motor Vehicles on Private Property or call the Police Department at (714) 990-7911.

E-Bike Ordinance

The Brea City Council adopted a new e-bike ordinance that took effect on January 2, 2025. Click here to view more information about the E-Bike Ordinance.