San Francisco imposes new parking limits on oversized vehicles to address homelessness
By lauraharris // 2025-07-29
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  • On July 22, San Francisco supervisors approved a citywide two-hour parking limit for oversized vehicles to curb homelessness and reclaim public spaces.
  • The ordinance includes temporary exemptions for those living in large vehicles before May 2025, along with offers of interim or permanent housing and a new permit program for individuals actively engaging with outreach services.
  • City data from May showed 500 large vehicles parked on streets, with over 430 occupied and a 37 percent rise in vehicle-dwelling households since 2022.
  • The city will invest $13 million over two years in housing subsidies, outreach, enforcement and a vehicle buyback program to support affected residents.
  • The ordinance is a key piece of Mayor Lurie's broader "Breaking the Cycle" initiative, which includes phased reforms over one year to improve homelessness services, expand housing and treatment beds and overhaul city systems for accountability and long-term impact.
San Francisco city supervisors voted 9-2 on July 22 to implement a new two-hour parking limit on all oversized vehicles parked on city streets to curb homelessness and restore public space across the city. According to the Healthy Streets Operation Center of the city, as of May, approximately 500 large vehicles were parked on San Francisco streets, with more than 430 of them occupied. Officials estimate that more than 1,400 households lived in vehicles last year – a 37 percent increase from 2022. (Related: Homelessness in California's state capital has risen by almost 70% since 2019.) As a response, Mayor Daniel Lurie, in partnership with multiple members of the Board of Supervisors and key city agencies, introduced a new ordinance in June. The new policy, passed on July 22 with 9-2 votes, restricts parking for oversized vehicles citywide to two hours at all times, with exceptions for active commercial loading or parking in industrial zones; offers interim or permanent housing to those currently living in recreational vehicles (RVs) and large vehicles; and provides a short-term permit, called the Large Vehicle Refuge Permit, to residents actively working with outreach teams and awaiting housing, allowing temporary exemption from the time restriction. It also promises new investments in housing, outreach and enforcement, backed by $13 million in proposed funding over two years. "No child should grow up in San Francisco forced to live in a car, and no parent should have to raise their child in those conditions," Lurie said. "This legislation combines compassion with accountability, offering a clear path to housing while restoring safety, cleanliness and accessibility to our streets and public spaces." However, a permit program adopted by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) on June 17 offers temporary exemptions to those who were living in RVs before the end of May, provided they agree to enter into short- or long-term housing programs and meet other conditions.

Lurie launches "Breaking the Cycle" plan

The ordinance is part of Lurie's "Breaking the Cycle" directive, which includes new behavioral health policies, recovery services and a 24/7 stabilization center. In March, Lurie signed the executive order to fundamentally reform San Francisco's response to homelessness and behavioral health crises. The "Breaking the Cycle" directive lays out reforms over three major timelines, 100 days, six months and one year, to revamp how the city moves people from crisis to stability. In the first 100 days, the "Breaking the Cycle" plan will launch a new model of street outreach teams to improve coordination and ensure people are moved directly into shelter or housing. The city will also streamline its homelessness response system to accelerate placements and enhance service delivery. In addition, reforms will be implemented across health and assistance programs to support long-term stability and self-sufficiency for vulnerable residents. Over the next six months, the plan calls for the addition of 1,500 new beds, including those with behavioral and medical support services, to meet the diverse needs of people on the street. The city will also reevaluate its partnerships with nonprofit organizations, tying future funding more directly to performance outcomes. Funding priorities will be adjusted to promote flexibility, effectiveness and a greater focus on helping individuals exit homelessness rather than navigating bureaucratic barriers. Within one year, the city aims to leverage additional state and federal resources to expand and improve behavioral health and housing programs. It will overhaul its data systems and decision-making tools to ensure all policies and services are grounded in evidence. Investments will also be made in workforce development and programs that support economic self-sufficiency, helping more individuals transition out of homelessness permanently. Finally, the city will conduct a structural review of its health, housing, homelessness and human services departments to explore organizational changes that could improve efficiency, coordination and accountability. Head over to CaliforniaCollapse.news for more stories like this. Listen to this "Health Ranger Report" Situation Update, with the Health Ranger Mike Adams warning that giant homeless encampments are set to explode across the country.
This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.

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Sources include: TheEpochTimes.com SF.gov 1 SF.gov 2 Brighteon.com
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