Parking or storing large commercial vehicles in San Rafael residential zones is restricted by zoning, with weight/length thresholds limiting what may be kept overnight at a home.
San Rafael's zoning code keeps big commercial vehicles from becoming residential fixtures. Vehicles over the code's weight and length thresholds generally can't be parked or stored overnight in residential zones — the family work van is fine, but box trucks, semis and heavy equipment are another matter. On-street parking for oversized vehicles is limited too. The rules protect neighborhood character and street access, and complaints typically go to code enforcement. If you bring a large work vehicle home regularly, check where your vehicle falls against the zoning thresholds before it becomes a recurring citation.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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