Long Beach, CA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Oversized threshold
- 85" high, 80" wide, or 22' long
- Where banned
- Residential streets, public right-of-way
- Permit exception
- Windshield permit valid on resident's block only
- 72-hr permit cap
- 20 per resident/vehicle per year
- Commercial loading exemption
- 20 minutes (§10.24.005(E))
Summary
Long Beach bars parking any 'Oversized Vehicle', over 85 inches high, 80 inches wide or 22 feet long, on a residential street under Municipal Code § 10.24.078, unless the owner displays a windshield permit valid only on the resident's own block. Commercial vehicles actively loading or unloading are exempt for up to 20 minutes.
A.No person who owns, has custody, or control of an Oversized Vehicle as defined in Section 10.24.005, shall cause it to be parked in a residential area, as defined in Section 10.24.005, on any public street.B.Subsection A of this Section shall not apply to an Oversized Vehicle, so long as it is parked in a manner which otherwise complies with applicable State law and the City of Long Beach Municipal Code, when a valid permit is displayed on the inside of the lower left corner of the windshield of an Oversized Vehicle so as to be visible from the street. The permit shall state the address of the resident and the permit shall only be valid within the same block as the resident's address, on either side of the street.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 52 Update 1 | City Charter: Supplement 5).
Full Breakdown
005(B) defines an 'Oversized Vehicle' as one exceeding 85 inches high, 80 inches wide, or 22 feet long on a residential street (85 inches high or 22 feet long on a nonresidential street), measured by DMV records; a boat or other object on a trailer is measured together with the trailer. 078(A) makes it unlawful for anyone who owns, has custody or control of an Oversized Vehicle to park it on a public street in a residential area. 078(B)). Residents can also get permits for a nonresident visitor temporarily staying with them.
080 lets the Public Works-based Traffic Engineer issue 72-hour Oversized Vehicle permits for loading, unloading or maintenance on campers, trailers, boat trailers and RVs, capped at 20 permits per resident or vehicle per calendar year with a 24-hour gap between permits, plus a City Council-set fee. 080(F). 081 for residents whose Oversized Vehicle accommodates a disability.
Violations & Fines
Parking an Oversized Vehicle on a residential street without a displayed permit violates §10.24.078 and is enforced as a parking violation subject to citation under Chapter 10.24; a commercial vehicle actively loading or unloading is exempt only for the Permitted Commercial Loading Period, defined in §10.24.005(E) as 20 minutes unless the City Traffic Engineer posts a different time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an 'Oversized Vehicle' in Long Beach?
Can I park my RV on my residential street at all?
Is there an exception for delivery trucks?
What if my Oversized Vehicle is needed because of a disability?
Sources & Official References
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