San Francisco, CA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Size threshold
- Over 22 ft long or 7 ft tall
- Time limit
- 2 hours maximum
- Covered districts
- RH, RM, Parkmerced, Public Use
- Exception
- Active delivery to a resident
- Enforcement
- Citation, possible tow
Summary
San Francisco bars trucks and other commercial vehicles over 22 feet long or 7 feet tall from parking more than two hours in designated residential and public-use districts.
To Park any motor truck, truck tractor, road tractor, van, trailer, delivery wagon, or any vehicle used for commercial purposes over twenty-two feet in length or seven feet in height specified in Division II, Article 500, for a period in excess of two hours on any street designated in Division II Article 500, except while in the course of delivery or removal of goods, merchandise or other personal property for residents on such street. Any excepted vehicle shall be subject to all parking limitations applicable thereto as otherwise provided by law. (Amended by Ord. 287-08, File No. 081340, App. 12/5/2008; Ord. 122-25, File No. 250655, App. 7/29/2025, Eff. 8/29/2025)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-96: Codes: last updated to include changes made by legislation through Ordinance 133-26, File No. 260686, approved July 23, 2026, effective August 23, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Transportation Code Sec. 7.2.84 makes it a violation to park any motor truck, truck tractor, road tractor, van, trailer, delivery wagon, or other commercial-purpose vehicle over twenty-two feet in length or seven feet in height for more than two hours on streets designated under Division II, Article 500. Sec. 502 confirms this restriction applies citywide to Residential Districts (RH-1, RH-2, RH-3, RM-1 through RM-4), the Parkmerced District, and Public Use Districts. The only exception is a vehicle actively delivering or removing goods, merchandise, or personal property for a resident on that street.
Violations & Fines
Parking beyond the two-hour limit outside a delivery exception is a violation; officers may cite the vehicle and, where required signage is posted, tow it under Vehicle Code Sec. 22651(n).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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