Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Englewood vs Paramus
How do commercial vehicle restrictions rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Englewood and Paramus have similar restriction levels.
Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood limits one-family residence properties to one commercial vehicle, capped at three-quarter-ton capacity, and prohibits trucks over four tons on streets overnight.
View full Englewood rules →Paramus, NJ
Bergen County
Paramus requires commercial vehicles to be kept out of public view during non-business hours and stored at the rear of business structures, provided the rear does not face a residential zone.
View full Paramus rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| Max per home | One commercial vehicle | - |
| Weight cap (residential) | Three-quarter ton | - |
| Street ban | Over 4 tons, 9pm to 6am | - |
| Storage | Garage or screened carport | - |
| Off-hours rule | - | Out of public view |
| Required location | - | Rear of business structure |
| Residential buffer | - | Cannot face residential zone |
| Determining authority | - | Building Department |
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Englewood FAQ
Can I park my work van at my Englewood home?
Only if the van is under three-quarter-ton capacity and stored in a garage or screened carport. Larger vehicles or multiple commercial vehicles violate the one-family residence district rules.
Are box trucks allowed on Englewood streets at night?
No. Trucks, tractors, and trailers with a registered gross weight over four tons cannot park on any Englewood street between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for city-owned vehicles.
Paramus FAQ
Where can a Paramus business store its commercial vehicles overnight?
Commercial vehicles must be stored at the rear of the business structure and out of public view during non-business hours, unless the rear faces a residential zone.
Can commercial vehicles park overnight on Paramus residential streets?
No. Combined with the 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. street parking ban, commercial vehicles cannot remain on Paramus streets overnight and must use approved off-street locations.
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