Title 11 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Part 4 — SPECIAL LOADING/UNLOADING PERMIT
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose
11.52.700 - Permit scope.¶
Upon proper application of a business, the director may issue the applicant a special loading/ unloading permit in the Central Traffic District authorizing one of the following activities:
A.
The backing of a vehicle to the curb for the purpose of loading or unloading freight except as prohibited in the Central Traffic District in accordance with 11.52.140; or
B.
The parking of a vehicle in a freight loading zone in excess of one consecutive hour for the purpose of loading or unloading freight.
(Ord. 26356.)
11.52.710 - Permit issuance.¶
To obtain a special loading/unloading permit, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director that one of the following requirements exists:
A.
The backing of a vehicle to the curb is the only reasonable method by which the loading or unloading of freight can occur; or
B.
The loading or unloading of freight is anticipated to exceed one consecutive hour and the applicant cannot otherwise comply with the requirements to obtain a permit for a special freight loading zone.
(Ord. 26356.)
11.52.720 - Permit duration.¶
A.
The director shall fix the period during which the special loading/unloading permits are valid, provided that such permit will be valid a minimum of one day and shall be valid no longer than three days as to be determined by the director.
B.
The director may renew a special loading/ unloading permit upon a showing by the applicant that the same or similar business use that formed the basis for the original permit issuance is continuing.
C.
Renewal of special loading/unloading permits shall be in accordance with the rules established by the director.
(Ord. 26356.)
11.52.730 - Prohibitions.¶
A.
No person shall back a vehicle to the curb for the purpose of loading or unloading freight without displaying, in the manner required by the director, a valid special loading/unloading permit authorizing such loading or unloading in compliance with the conditions set forth in the permit.
B.
No person shall park a commercial vehicle in a freight loading zone in excess of one consecutive hour without displaying, in the manner required by the director, a valid special loading/unloading permit authorizing the loading and/or unloading in compliance with the use and time conditions detailed on the permit and the restrictions posted at the freight loading zone.
(Ord. 26356.)
11.52.740 - Prohibition on sale or transfer.¶
No business that has been issued a special loading/unloading permit shall sell, transfer or allow another business to use the permit.
(Ord. 26356.)
11.52.750 - Fees.¶
The fees for obtaining a special loading/unloading permit shall be set forth in the schedule of fees established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 26356.)
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