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Parking Rules in Sunnyvale, CA (2026)

7 verified parking rules for Sunnyvale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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RV & Boat Parking

RVs, trailers, and boats over 6 feet tall or 22 feet long are restricted on Sunnyvale streets under SMC Title 10. Short-term loading is allowed with limits; long-term storage requires off-street parking.

RV and Boat Parking Rules in Sunnyvale

Heavy Restrictions

Driveway Rules

Sunnyvale driveway construction and use are governed by SMC Title 19 zoning and Title 16 encroachment rules. Blocking sidewalks or the public right-of-way is prohibited.

Driveway Rules in Sunnyvale

Some Restrictions

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR generally cannot park overnight on Sunnyvale residential streets under SMC Title 10, with exceptions for active loading.

Commercial Vehicle Parking Rules in Sunnyvale

Heavy Restrictions

Street Parking Limits

Street parking in Sunnyvale is governed by SMC Title 10 and California Vehicle Code. The 72-hour rule (CVC 22651(k)) applies, and posted permit zones restrict certain neighborhoods.

Street Parking Rules in Sunnyvale

Some Restrictions

California Vehicle Code § 22651(a)-(b)

A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the offic...

Overnight Parking

Sunnyvale allows overnight street parking on most residential streets subject to the 72-hour rule. Permit Parking Districts require a valid permit overnight.

Overnight Parking Rules in Sunnyvale

Some Restrictions

California Vehicle Code § 22651(k)-(l)

(k) If a vehicle is parked or left standing upon a highway for 72 or more consecutive hours in violation of a local ordinance authorizing removal. (l) If a vehicle is illegally parked on a highway in violation of a local ordinance forbidding standing or parking and the use of a highway, or a portion thereof, is necessary for the cleaning, repair, or construction of the highway, or for the insta...

EV Charging

Sunnyvale supports residential EV charging through streamlined permitting under AB 1236 and new construction EV-ready requirements in CALGreen. Commercial EV stalls must meet ADA and signage rules.

EV Charging Rules in Sunnyvale

Few Restrictions

California AB 1236 (2015) — Gov. Code § 65850.7 (EV Charging Station Permit Streamlining)

AB 1236, Chiu. Local ordinances: electric vehicle charging stations. ... The bill would require a city, county, or city and county to approve an application for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, as defined, through the issuance of specified permits unless the city or county makes specified written findings based upon substantial evidence in the record that the proposed ins...

Abandoned Vehicles

Sunnyvale enforces abandoned vehicle removal through SMC Title 10 and CVC 22651(k) and 22669. Vehicles left over 72 hours on public streets or inoperable on private property may be towed.

Abandoned Vehicle Rules in Sunnyvale

Some Restrictions

California Vehicle Code § 22660

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a city, county, or city and county may adopt an ordinance establishing procedures for the abatement and removal, as public nuisances, of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof from private or public property, and for the recovery, pursuant to Section 25845 or 38773.5 of the Government Code, or assumption by the local ...

Looking for Santa Clara County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sunnyvale city rules.

Parking Rules in Santa Clara County