Carmel Valley Movers for Homes, Condos, Offices, and Beyond

A transportation permit is required to move any oversized or overweight load on public streets maintained by the City of San Diego, which includes Carmel Valley; this permit is not valid for streets outside city jurisdiction.

If you plan to move very large items on public streets in Carmel Valley, confirm whether a city transportation permit is required for oversized or overweight loads.

There are fees for the required transportation permit: $22.13 for a single move or $38.36 for a continuing permit; no exemptions are allowed and permits may be revoked for violations.

Should your move require a transportation permit, budget for the associated fee and confirm permit status with the city before moving day.

Moving oversized loads is prohibited during nighttime, and from 7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.; no moves allowed on Saturday, Sunday, or certain holidays unless special permission is given.

Oversized moves must be scheduled within the approved weekday daylight hours—otherwise, request special permission as noted on the permit.

Loads over 12 feet 6 inches in width require a front escort, while those over 14 feet require front and rear escorts; for loads over 13 feet 6 inches in height, the mover must check all underpasses and structures for clearance.

For especially large or tall moves, anticipate a need for route clearance and escorts—confirm requirements with your moving coordinator.

No vehicle or load being moved may be parked overnight on a city street, alley, or public property without explicit permission indicated on the permit.

If overnight truck parking is needed on a public street, request permit authorization in advance—do not assume general permission.

Heavy-duty commercial vehicles cannot be parked in residential areas unless they are loading or unloading goods or providing a service call in the immediate vicinity. Parking in alleys is only allowed for the active loading or unloading of goods or passengers, unless the alley is designated for parking.

Plan for your crew to be actively loading or unloading while trucks are parked. Avoid leaving large vehicles idle in residential streets or alleys except during the move.

It is illegal to park in front of any public or private driveway, within intersections, crosswalks, or in ways that obstruct street use; wheel cramping is required on hills over 3%.

Double-check potential parking spots for your moving truck—especially to avoid driveways and hills—before loading begins.