San Mateo bans RVs, oversized vehicles (7.5+ ft tall/wide or 22+ ft long), and unattached trailers from residential streets. Exception allows RV owners to park in front of their own residence for 24 hours, twice per week.
SMMC §11.32.105 (adopted 2013) prohibits oversized vehicles — defined as height 7.5+ ft, width 7.5+ ft, length 22+ ft, or weight 10,000+ lbs GVWR — and unattached trailers from parking on residential streets. This includes RVs, boats on trailers, and camper vehicles. Exception: RV owners may park in front of their own residence for up to 24 consecutive hours twice in any 7-day period. Loading/unloading, emergency repairs (up to 8 hours), and providing residential service are also exempt.
Citations enforced by LAZ Parking. Contact (650) 398-3082.
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