Pleasanton, CA Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)

Loading zones in Pleasanton are established under Section 11.36.020 of the Municipal Code and marked by painted curbs set by the city traffic engineer. A yellow curb means no stopping or parking for any purpose other than loading or unloading passengers or materials by vehicles engaged in commercial deliveries, with short limits - roughly 20 minutes for materials and three minutes for passengers. A white curb permits stopping only to load or unload passengers or to deposit mail, generally limited to about three minutes. Green curbs allow short-term parking (no longer than 20 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except Sundays and holidays), and red curbs prohibit stopping or parking entirely. The Master Fee Schedule sets the penalties tied to Section 11.36.020: a Loading Zone violation is $35, while a Yellow, Green, or White curb violation is $50 and a Red curb violation is $100. The traffic engineer is authorized to establish and sign these zones in business districts and in front of business entrances where loading needs exist. Because the time limits are short and purpose-specific, drivers should use loading curbs only for active loading and move on promptly. Businesses needing a new loading zone or curb color can request installation through Traffic Engineering.