Alameda, CA Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)

Curb painting in the City of Alameda is a city-controlled function, not a do-it-yourself matter. Throughout AMC Chapter VIII, the Public Works Director is the official authorized to cause curb markings and signage to be installed and maintained - for example, red curbs for No Parking zones (AMC 8-7.1), blue curbs for disabled spaces (AMC 8-8.3), and white curbs for taxicab stands (AMC 8-8.7). Residents cannot legally paint or alter a public curb on their own; unauthorized curb painting is not recognized and can be removed. The colors themselves follow the statewide standard in California Vehicle Code Section 21458: red means no stopping/standing/parking, white is for loading/unloading passengers or mail, green is limited-time parking, yellow is for loading/unloading freight or passengers by commercial vehicles, and blue is for disabled parking. If a resident wants a red curb at their driveway to keep it clear, the city's parking FAQ directs them to email pw@alamedaca.gov to learn the request process and any fees - Public Works then evaluates and performs the painting. This keeps curb markings accurate, enforceable, and consistent across the island.