San Leandro, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Oversized residential hours
- 2am-6am prohibited
- Oversized thresholds
- >20 ft, >7 ft tall, >10,000 lb GVWR, or >2 axles
- Commercial vehicles in Residence Dist.
- Prohibited (2-hr delivery exception)
- RVs on private property
- 1 maximum per parcel
- Front-yard setback for oversized
- 20 ft from sidewalk
Summary
San Leandro prohibits oversized vehicles, RVs, and heavy commercial vehicles from parking on residential streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and limits RVs on private property to one per parcel.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
Full Breakdown
San Leandro Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6-1 prohibits any motor vehicle with more than two axles, or any single vehicle/combination exceeding 20 feet in length, or seven feet or more in height, or with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more, from being parked or left standing on any street in a Residence District between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Commercial vehicles meeting those dimensions are prohibited from parking in Residence Districts at any time, except for a reasonable time exceeding two hours necessary for pickups, deliveries, or construction/repair materials. On private property, the City limits RV/camper parking to one such vehicle per property at any time, and oversized vehicles may not be parked within 20 feet of the front sidewalk unless no driveway/yard space is available. A 2025 code amendments package proposed extending oversized-vehicle restrictions citywide to two hours unless actively loading/unloading.
Violations & Fines
Police Traffic Division enforces overnight parking restrictions. Citation amounts follow the City's administrative citation schedule ($125 first / $200 second under SLMC Chapter 1-12) plus applicable CVC penalties. Vehicles in violation may be towed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV on a San Leandro street overnight?
Can I keep an RV in my driveway?
What about overnight parking for passenger cars?
Sources & Official References
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