San Jose Municipal Code Part 4 Special Loading/Unloading Permit

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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

No business that has been issued a special loading/unloading permit shall sell, transfer or allow another business to use the permit.

(Ord. 26356.)

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.)