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SPECIAL LOADING/UNLOADING PERMIT

SJ-MC tit. 11, ch. 11.52, pt. 4
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San José Municipal Code § 11.52.700 Permit scope.

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.)

San José Municipal Code § 11.52.710 Permit issuance.

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.)

San José Municipal Code § 11.52.720 Permit duration.

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.)

San José Municipal Code § 11.52.730 Prohibitions.

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.)

San José Municipal Code § 11.52.740 Prohibition on sale or transfer.

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.)

San José Municipal Code § 11.52.750 Fees.

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.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11.52FRLOZO_PT4SPLOUNPEFetched: 11/1/2026

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