Fremont prohibits commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds from parking on residential streets overnight and restricts commercial vehicle storage in residential zones.
Fremont Municipal Code restricts commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds from parking on residential streets between 10 PM and 6 AM, consistent with common California municipal limits. Delivery, moving, and service vehicles actively loading or unloading are exempt for reasonable durations. Commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, tow trucks, and dump trucks may not be stored on residential properties. Commercial vehicles must park in industrial or commercial zones or at authorized truck stops. Signage at city entries and neighborhood entrances indicates the weight limit zones. Violations are cited under both the Municipal Code and CVC 22507.5.
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