Commercial vehicles in San Mateo are regulated under SMMC §11.32.100. Large commercial vehicles are restricted from residential streets. Home businesses must ensure commercial vehicles do not signal a commercial use at the residence.
SMMC §11.32.100 governs commercial vehicle parking in San Mateo. Commercial vehicles above certain size thresholds are prohibited from parking in residential zones. Home occupation permit holders must ensure commercial vehicles with logos or equipment are not regularly parked at the residence in a manner that indicates a commercial use. Violations may result in citation, towing, and potential Home Occupation Permit revocation.
Parking citations $50 to $250. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for oversized or illegally stored commercial vehicles.
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