Parking Rules in Macomb County, MI (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Macomb County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Street Parking Limits
Macomb County has no county-level street ordinance. State law MCL 257.674 sets the baseline on every street: no parking on sidewalks, in front of driveways, within 15 feet of a hydrant, 20 of a crosswalk, or 30 of a stop sign. The Sheriff enforces in townships it polices.
Macomb County Street Parking Rules
Some RestrictionsMichigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.674(1) (applies on all Macomb County streets and county roads)
A vehicle must not be parked... in any of the following places: On a sidewalk. In front of a public or private driveway. Within an intersection. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. On a crosswalk. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
Abandoned Vehicles
Abandoned vehicles in Macomb County are processed under statute MCL 257.252a, enforced by the Sheriff in townships it polices. A vehicle is abandoned after 48 hours on public property (18 hours on a state trunk-line if plated), or at once on private property without consent. Report via the Sheriff's form.
Macomb County Abandoned Vehicle Rules
Heavy RestrictionsMichigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.252a(2) (enforced by Macomb County Sheriff)
"Abandoned vehicle" means... (a) A vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner. (b) A vehicle that has remained on public property for a period of not less than 48 hours... (i) If a valid registration plate is affixed to the vehicle, for a period of not less than 18 hours.
Loading Zones
Macomb County has no countywide loading-zone ordinance for residential streets; loading zones are set and enforced by each city and township. State law MCL 257.674 governs loading: buses may stop to load passengers even at certain restricted spots, and any vehicle is barred where a sign prohibits parking.
Macomb County Loading Zone Rules
Some RestrictionsMichigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.674(3) (applies in Macomb County)
A bus, for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, may be stopped at a place described in subsection (1)(b), (d), or (f) or on the roadway side of a vehicle illegally parked in a legally designated bus loading zone.
Parking Rules by City in Macomb County
2 cities in Macomb County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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