Daly City, CA Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)
Key Facts
- Zones
- A (BART area), B (Irvington/Brunswick), C (Westlake NE), D (County Street)
- No-permit fine
- $45 (Sec. 10.40.190)
- Expired-permit fine
- $40 (Sec. 10.40.200)
- Apply
- dalycity.getapermit.net or by mail; ~2 weeks processing
- State authority
- California Vehicle Code sec. 22507
Summary
Daly City operates a residential preferential parking permit program under Municipal Code Chapter 10.40 in four zones near transit hubs (Zones A-D, including the original Daly City BART area). Parking without a displayed permit in a posted zone is a $45 citation.
The City of Daly gives parking preference to residents who live around the City's transportation hubs. The main purpose is to keep commuters from parking in adjacent residential areas and taking spaces from residents. Zone A: Original Daly City Area Near Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station; Zone B: Irvington/Brunswick Area; Zone C: Westlake District Northeast Areas; Zone D: County Street.
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 10.40 (Residential Parking Permits) of the Daly City Municipal Code, the city gives parking preference to residents living around its transportation hubs to keep commuters from taking residential spaces. Four zones exist: Zone A (Original Daly City area near the BART station), Zone B (Irvington/Brunswick area), Zone C (Westlake District northeast areas), and Zone D (County Street). Residents apply online at dalycity.getapermit.net or by mail to the city's permit processor, providing a current driver's license and vehicle registration; the vehicle must be registered to the account address, and DMV address-change confirmation is required if it does not match. Applications take about two weeks to process. California Vehicle Code Section 22507 authorizes cities to adopt such preferential parking programs by ordinance.
Violations & Fines
Per the city's Citation Fees Schedule: $45 for no preferential permit displayed or a fake permit (Sec. 10.40.190) and $40 for displaying an expired preferential parking permit (Sec. 10.40.200).
Frequently Asked Questions
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