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Clinton Township, MI Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Commercial vehicles allowed
One per residential lot
Weight cap
Not exceeding three-quarter ton
Governing section
Zoning Code § 1118.04(a)(3)
Max penalty
$500 fine or 90 days jail

Summary

Clinton Township caps commercial vehicle parking in residential areas at one truck rated no more than three-quarter ton. Section 1118.04(a)(3) sets that limit for one-family residential zoned land, on top of the separate vehicle storage rules in the same section.

(3) In residential areas, storage or parking of no more than one commercial vehicle of a rated capacity not exceeding three-quarter ton is permitted.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-25: Local legislation current through May 26, 2026).

Full Breakdown

04, which otherwise governs private passenger vehicles and recreational vehicles like boats and campers on one-family residential zoned land. The three-quarter-ton cap targets pickup-style work trucks commonly used by tradespeople and small business owners who bring a company vehicle home; anything heavier, such as a full box truck, dump truck, or tractor-trailer, exceeds the rated capacity threshold and is not permitted to be stored or parked in a residential area under this subsection. The limit is a hard numeric cap on both vehicle count (one) and vehicle weight rating (three-quarter ton), unlike the recreational vehicle rules in the same section, which allow up to two vehicles but regulate them through yard placement, utility hookups, and storage pads instead.

04 elsewhere makes clear the general policy behind residential vehicle storage: inoperative vehicles are prohibited outright, and any vehicle kept on the lot must be licensed and usable by the household. 99, carrying a misdemeanor penalty of up to $500 in fines, up to 90 days in jail, or both, with each day of the violation counted as a separate offense.

Violations & Fines

Parking or storing more than one commercial vehicle, or a commercial vehicle rated above three-quarter ton, on residentially zoned land violates Section 1118.04(a)(3). Section 1112.99 makes the violation a misdemeanor: up to $500 in fines, up to 90 days in jail, or both, per day of violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my work truck at my house in Clinton Township?
Yes, if it is your only commercial vehicle and it is rated no more than three-quarter ton. Section 1118.04(a)(3) permits storage or parking of no more than one commercial vehicle of that rated capacity on residential land.
Can I keep two work trucks in my driveway?
No. Section 1118.04(a)(3) caps residential commercial vehicle parking at one vehicle, regardless of whether both trucks individually meet the three-quarter-ton weight limit.
What happens if my commercial truck is too heavy for residential parking?
It violates Section 1118.04(a)(3)'s three-quarter-ton cap and is enforced as a Zoning Code misdemeanor under Section 1112.99, carrying a fine up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, or both, per day of violation.

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