Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Garfield vs Paramus
How do commercial vehicle restrictions rules compare between Garfield, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Garfield and Paramus have similar restriction levels.
Garfield, NJ
Bergen County
Garfield limits each household to one registered commercial vehicle under its resident parking program, and bars heavy oversized commercial vehicles on streets overnight.
View full Garfield 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 | Garfield | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| Per household | One commercial vehicle | - |
| Size limits | 22 ft long, 7 ft wide | - |
| Wheels on ground | Maximum four | - |
| Heavy weight bar | Over 5,000 lbs gross | - |
| Excluded | Active delivery, utility trucks | - |
| Off-hours rule | - | Out of public view |
| Required location | - | Rear of business structure |
| Residential buffer | - | Cannot face residential zone |
| Determining authority | - | Building Department |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Garfield FAQ
Can I register two commercial vehicles to my Garfield home?
No. The Resident Parking Program allows each household to register only one qualifying commercial vehicle for an overnight street parking permit.
Are utility and delivery trucks affected?
No. Trucks actively making deliveries or pickups, and utility company vehicles operating in New Jersey, are excluded from the resident commercial vehicle restrictions.
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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