San Diego restricts parking of heavy-duty commercial vehicles in residential areas. Vehicles over one-ton carrying capacity prohibited from residential street parking unless actively loading/unloading or servicing. Home occupation vehicles limited to one-ton capacity under SDMC 141.0308.
San Diego restricts the parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy-duty commercial vehicles may not be parked on residential streets unless actively loading, unloading, or servicing in the immediate vicinity. Under home occupation rules (SDMC 141.0308), business-related vehicles may not exceed a one-ton carrying capacity, and tow trucks are not permitted as home occupation vehicles. Commercial vehicles displaying advertising signage must comply with sign regulations. No commercial vehicle may be parked in a manner that obstructs sight lines at intersections. The 72-hour continuous parking limit applies to all vehicles, including commercial ones. Oversized commercial vehicles are subject to the same 2 AM-6 AM prohibition as other large vehicles under SDMC 86.0139.
Parking citations for residential zone violations. Oversized commercial vehicles subject to towing during prohibited hours. Home occupation violations handled by Code Enforcement.
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