Burbank Commercial Vehicle Restrictions Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Burbank Municipal Code Section 6-1-1008.1 makes it unlawful for any commercial vehicle exceeding 6,500 pounds in unladen weight to park in any residential zone. The terms "commercial vehicle" and "unladen weight" are defined per the California Vehicle Code, which broadly defines commercial vehicles to include trucks, vans, and other vehicles used or maintained for the transportation of property for compensation, hire, or profit. Many work trucks, dump trucks, and heavy-duty cargo vans exceed the 6,500-pound threshold and are therefore subject to this restriction.

The prohibition applies whether the vehicle is parked on a public street within a residential zone or on private property (including driveways) within a residential zone. Two exceptions allow temporary commercial vehicle parking: (1) for the time reasonably necessary to load or unload passengers, merchandise, or materials; and (2) for the time necessary to complete service or construction work being performed in the immediate vicinity. Contractors may therefore park their commercial vehicles near a job site during active work hours, but overnight storage of commercial work trucks in residential areas is prohibited. Lighter commercial vehicles that fall below the 6,500-pound unladen weight threshold are not covered by this specific prohibition but remain subject to general parking regulations including the 72-hour limit on public streets. Enforcement is handled by the Burbank Police Department parking enforcement unit. Citations may be reported to (818) 238-3000.