Pleasanton, CA Parking Rules: Commercial Vehicle Restrictions (2026)

Pleasanton addresses commercial vehicles through both its zoning code and its parking ordinance. On residential property, the site-and-yard regulations prohibit parking or storing any truck or bus larger than one-ton capacity, and any trailer longer than 25 feet, except as authorized by a conditional use permit. This effectively keeps semi-trucks, large box trucks, and large commercial trailers out of residential yards. On public streets, commercial activity is accommodated mainly through loading zones under Section 11.36.020: a yellow curb permits stopping only to load or unload passengers or materials by vehicles engaged in commercial deliveries, with short limits (about 20 minutes for materials, 3 minutes for passengers). Larger commercial vehicles are further restricted where signs are posted. The Master Fee Schedule lists a penalty for 'Parking Vehicle Over 20 Ft.' under Section 11.36.180 ($60), and the traffic engineer may prohibit parking of vehicles in excess of five feet in height under Section 11.36.200 where it would obstruct sight lines. Oversize commercial loads moving through the city require a permit from Traffic Engineering, priced at $16 per truck per trip or $90 for an annual permit. Businesses should consult Traffic Engineering and the Planning Division before parking large vehicles on residential streets or property.