Apopka prohibits commercial vehicles over 1 ton (GVWR 10,000 pounds) from parking in residential zones overnight. Tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and box trucks must be stored at commercial or industrial sites.
Apopka Code restricts parking of vehicles displaying commercial signage, tow trucks, tractors, semi-trailers, and construction equipment in R-1 through R-3 residential districts. Exceptions allow active loading/unloading up to 2 hours. Work vans and pickup trucks under 10,000 pounds GVWR with company logos are generally permitted if parked in a driveway or garage. Violations commonly cited around Apopka trucking yards near SR-441 and Vick Road.
First offense: written warning. Second offense: 100 dollar fine. Repeat violations: 250 dollars per day until removed.
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