Restricting oversize vehicle parking on city streets
San Carlos
Summary
Roughly 15-20 RVs park long-term on east-side commercial streets, drawing complaints from businesses about parking, trash, and safety. The council wants a citywide RV parking ban with exceptions, higher fines than the current $50 citation, and a fix for the $3,500 tow release fee.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city has twice paid a $3,500 tow release fee after 30 days, and the current $50 fine is widely unpaid.
East-side businesses and residents who need street parking and cleaner, safer commercial areas.
RV occupants, who could face tougher enforcement without a parallel housing solution, as some commenters warned.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Regular Meeting - Oct 26, 2026
East side residents and businesses have complained for months about RVs and oversized vehicles taking up parking, blocking deliveries, and generating blight. Staff rejected a citywide ban due to lawsuits elsewhere, proposing instead time limits, signage, and higher fines in commercial areas east of El Camino.
City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
A resident says RVs are still camping on San Carlos streets months after the Council discussed a citywide ban in April. Staff says policy recommendations come to the Council on October 26.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 27, 2026
Roughly 15-20 RVs park long-term on east-side commercial streets, drawing complaints from businesses about parking, trash, and safety. The council wants a citywide RV parking ban with exceptions, higher fines than the current $50 citation, and a fix for the $3,500 tow release fee.
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