San Leandro does not recognize any 'dibs' or 'savie' parking custom. Public streets are public space — placing chairs, cones, garbage cans, or other objects to reserve a public parking space is unlawful obstruction under SLMC Title 6 (Streets and Sidewalks) and California Vehicle Code 22500.
Unlike snowbelt cities (Chicago, Boston), San Leandro has no snowstorm and no tradition of marking shoveled spaces. Under SLMC Title 6 and California Vehicle Code 22500(h), it is unlawful to place any object on a public street to obstruct parking or traffic, including for the purpose of 'saving' a space for one's own use or for a guest. Police may remove the object at the property owner's expense. Construction zones, moving-vans, and film shoots can reserve street parking only with a permit (typically requires posting 'No Parking - Tow Away' signs 72 hours in advance under CVC 22651(m)).
Obstructing a public street with chairs, cones, or trash cans to reserve parking is a violation of SLMC Title 6 and CVC 22500, with infractions starting at $100 first offense. The City may also impound objects placed in the right-of-way. Vehicles parked in violation of valid Tow-Away signs may be towed under CVC 22651.
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