Live Status: Sweeping is Active Today

Lomita Avenue Street Sweeping Schedule & SFMTA Rules

Avoid a $90+ SFMTA parking ticket. Check the exact street cleaning hours for Lomita Avenue before you park your car on Fri 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.

Received a citation in San Francisco?

Resolve or contest your parking ticket directly online.

Interactive Sweeping Map

View today's and tomorrow's exact sweeping zones to park safely.

Lawton St - Aloha Ave

Sweeping Day

Fri 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

NorthWest Side (Right)

Aloha Ave - 16th Ave

Sweeping Day

Fri 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

West Side (Right)

Lawton St - Aloha Ave

Sweeping Day

Tue 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

SouthEast Side (Left)

Aloha Ave - 16th Ave

Sweeping Day

Tue 1st & 3rd

Active Weeks

1st, 3rd Weeks

Time

9 - 11

Location

East Side (Left)

Parking on a Public Holiday?

Street sweeping rules change during major holidays in San Francisco.

View Holiday Schedule

Parking on Lomita Avenue: What You Need to Know

Finding parking on Lomita Avenue means paying close attention to the rules. The city's mechanical sweepers clean this block on Fri 1st & 3rd and Tue 1st & 3rd. You must keep the curb clear until 9. 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 Lomita Avenue 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 Lomita Avenue

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 Lomita Avenue 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 Lomita Avenue?

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 Lomita Avenue?

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.

Nearby Streets in San Francisco

View all San Francisco streets →