San Benito County, CA Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)

In unincorporated San Benito County, loading requirements come from two sources. For new or expanded development, Chapter 25.31 (Parking Regulations) and Section 25.31.002 (Parking Space Requirements) require that off-street parking - and, for commercial and industrial uses, off-street loading - be provided in prescribed numbers whenever a use is established or a building is erected, enlarged or increased in capacity. These standards are administered by the Resource Management Agency as part of site plan and zoning review. For curbside loading on public roads, the County does not separately redefine curb colors; instead California Vehicle Code Section 21458 controls: a yellow curb means stopping only to load or unload passengers or freight for the time specified by local ordinance, and a white curb means stopping only to load or unload passengers or to deposit mail. A red curb prohibits all stopping, standing and parking except a marked bus zone. Where the County or Public Works has painted or signed a loading zone on a County road, those Vehicle Code meanings apply. Confirm project-specific loading requirements with the Planning Division.