Only one commercial vehicle (5,000 lbs or less) is allowed on residential property in unincorporated Broward County, and it must be stored in a garage, carport, or side/rear yard hidden from view per §39-275(7)(a)1. Fine is $150 first offense, $350 repeat.
Section 39-275(7)(a)1 limits residential properties to one commercial vehicle weighing 5,000 pounds or less. The vehicle must be parked in a garage, carport, or side/rear yard on a paved surface and completely hidden from view of all adjacent properties. Tradespersons actively performing service or making deliveries are exempt while working. Vehicles over 5,000 lbs are not permitted in residential areas at any time. Chapter 39, §39-4 defines a commercial vehicle as any vehicle designed for transportation of goods, excluding private passenger vehicles and recreational vehicles.
First offense: $150. Repeat violations: $350.
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