Citrus Heights, CA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Weight Limit
- 10,000 lbs GVWR residential ban
- Oversized Hours
- 2 AM-6 AM (CVC §22507.5)
- Loading
- Typically 2 hr exception
- Commercial Zones
- Allowed per business use
- Fine Range
- $100-$250
Summary
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR are prohibited from overnight parking on Citrus Heights residential streets. Oversized vehicles face 2 AM-6 AM restrictions citywide (CVC §22507.5). Loading/unloading briefly permitted.
(a) Notwithstanding Section 22507, local authorities may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the parking or standing of vehicles on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., and may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the parking or standing, on any street, or portion thereof, in a residential district, of commercial vehicles having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more. The ordinance or resolution relating to parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. may provide for a system of permits for the purpose of exempting from the prohibition or restriction of the ordinance or resolution, disabled persons, residents, and guests of residents of residential areas, including, but not limited to, high-density and multiple-family dwelling areas, lacking adequate offstreet parking facilities. The ordinance or resolution relating to the parking or standing of commercial vehicles in a residential district, however, shall not be effective with respect to any commercial vehicle, or trailer component thereof, making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted streets or highways or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure upon the restricted streets or highways for which a building permit has previously been obtained.
Full Breakdown
Citrus Heights Municipal Code restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, box trucks, and other commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR typically cannot be stored overnight on residential streets or on residential private property unless actively loading/unloading (typically under 2 hours). Contractor trucks and vans associated with a legitimate home occupation may be permitted during the day but often must be stored off-street at night. Under CVC §22507.5, any vehicle over 22 feet long or 7 feet high (measured from ground) is prohibited from parking on Citrus Heights residential streets between 2 AM and 6 AM where signed. In commercial and industrial zones, commercial vehicle parking is allowed consistent with business operations. Advertising trailers and inoperable commercial vehicles are subject to separate nuisance provisions.
Violations & Fines
Commercial vehicle parking violation: $100-$250. Oversized 2 AM-6 AM: $50-$100. Repeated offenses may result in tow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my work van at home?
Can a delivery truck idle on my street?
Sources & Official References
- [1]CVC §22507.5
- [2]CHMC
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