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China Basin Street Sweeping Schedule & SFMTA Rules

Avoid a $90+ SFMTA parking ticket. Check the exact street cleaning hours for China Basin Street before you park your car on Thu 1st & 3rd and Tue 1st & 3rd.

Check the parking rules below to avoid fines. Find your exact block or click "View Map" to see today's sweeping zones visually.

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3rd St - 04th St

Sweeping Day

Thu 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

(Left)

erry A Francois Blvd - 03rd St

Sweeping Day

Thu 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

(Left)

erry A Francois Blvd - 03rd St

Sweeping Day

Tue 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

(Right)

3rd St - 04th St

Sweeping Day

Tue 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

2 - 6

Location

(Right)

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Parking on China Basin Street: What You Need to Know

Finding parking on China Basin Street means paying close attention to the rules. The city's mechanical sweepers clean this block on Thu 1st & 3rd and Tue 1st & 3rd. You must keep the curb clear until 2. Many locals park a few blocks away the night before to avoid the early morning rush.

Residential Permits (RPP) & Meters

Besides street cleaning, check if China Basin Street requires a Residential Parking Permit (RPP). If you don't have a neighborhood permit sticker, you might only be allowed to park for 2 hours. If you are at a parking meter, make sure you pay through the official PayByPhone app or at the machine.

Colored Curbs on China Basin Street

Always check the color of the curb before you leave your car. Red means no parking ever (fire lanes). White is for 5-minute passenger loading, and Yellow is for commercial vehicles. A ticket for blocking a red zone is much more expensive than a regular street sweeping fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Does the city clean both sides of China Basin Street at once?

A.No. San Francisco usually sweeps one side of the street on one day, and the opposite side on another day, so you have a place to move your car.

Q.Do I need a permit to park on China Basin Street?

A.If there are RPP signs (like Area 'A' or 'Z'), you can only park for 2 hours without a permit. Street cleaning rules still apply to everyone.

Q.What should I do if my car gets towed from China Basin Street?

A.If your car is missing, do not panic. Call SFMTA or look up their 'Find My Towed Vehicle' website to see if it was towed for a violation.

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