West Covina Commercial Vehicle Restrictions Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

West Covina's parking regulations restrict the parking and storage of commercial vehicles in residential zones to preserve neighborhood character, prevent pavement damage, and maintain clear sight lines. The restrictions primarily target large commercial vehicles that exceed 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or 22 feet in overall length. This captures most box trucks, large delivery vehicles, tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, dump trucks, and heavy construction equipment. These vehicles may not park on residential streets either during the day or overnight.

Short-term parking directly associated with active loading, unloading, or delivery operations is permitted during reasonable business hours. A FedEx or UPS delivery truck making stops in a residential neighborhood is not in violation as long as the driver is actively delivering packages. However, a contractor's dump truck parked on a residential street overnight after a job site closes constitutes a violation. Contractors and tradespeople working in West Covina residential areas are expected to return large commercial vehicles to a commercial lot or yard at the end of each workday.

Smaller commercial vehicles — including standard pickup trucks, cargo vans, and SUVs used for business with commercial lettering or equipment racks — are generally permitted to park on residential streets and driveways, provided they do not exceed the size thresholds. On private residential property, the storage of semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, large flatbed trucks, or heavy construction equipment is prohibited under the zoning code even if the vehicle is parked in a side yard or behind a fence. These vehicles must be stored at a commercially zoned property. Contact West Covina Parking Enforcement at (626) 939-8500 to report violations or inquire about specific vehicles.