Commercial-registered vehicles cannot obtain Overnight Oversize Parking permits in Santa Monica. Commercial vehicles must re-register as non-commercial through DMV for street parking eligibility.
Under SMMC §3.12.900, owners of vehicles classified as 'Commercial' on the DMV registration must change the vehicle type to 'Non-Commercial' via the DMV to purchase Overnight Oversize Parking permits. This means commercial-registered vehicles are effectively prohibited from overnight street parking in residential areas. RV parking at City beach lots is charged at four times the daily rate. Off-street parking for commercial uses is governed by SMMC Chapter 9.28, which sets minimum parking requirements based on land use type and square footage.
Commercial vehicles parked on residential streets overnight without proper permits face parking citations. Vehicles may be towed if in violation.
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