Boise restricts commercial vehicles over 12,000 pounds GVWR or over 22 feet long from overnight parking on residential streets. Semi-trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment cannot be stored on residential property.
Boise City Code 10-14 and zoning Title 11 restrict commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Commercial vehicles exceeding 12,000 pounds GVWR or 22 feet in length may not park overnight (typically 10 PM to 6 AM) on residential streets. Semi-trucks, semi-trailers, dump trucks, and construction equipment cannot be stored on residentially zoned property. Contractors may park a single work truck or van (standard pickup, service van) at their residence. Violations are typically enforced on complaint basis. Commercial vehicle parking is permitted at appropriately zoned industrial or commercial lots.
Overnight on residential street: $50 first offense, $100 subsequent. Storage on residential lot: zoning violation $100-500 plus abatement.
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