Evanston, IL Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Restricted hours
- 9 PM - 7 AM
- Trigger
- 50%+ buildings residential
- Permit weight cap
- Under 8,001 lbs
- Base fine
- $50 per violation
Summary
Evanston bars parking a commercial vehicle, trailer, or bus overnight from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on any block that's more than half residential, unless the owner holds a commercial vehicle parking permit.
Residential Areas. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a commercial vehicle, a vehicle with a trailer and/or attachment, or bus in any block in the City in which more than one-half (½) of the buildings are used for residential purposes. This restriction shall be in effect between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., every day. "Commercial vehicle" and "bus" as used in this Subsection shall refer to those vehicles defined as such in the Illinois Vehicle Code and in Section 10-1-3 of this Title.(B)Nonresidential Areas. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a commercial vehicle, a vehicle with a trailer and/or attachment, or bus in any block in the City in which signs have been posted indicating this prohibition, for a longer period than is required for the expeditious loading or unloading of such vehicles. "Commercial vehicle" and "bus" as used in this Subsection shall refer to those vehicles defined as such in the Section 10-1-3 of this Title. (Ord. No. 93-O-98; Ord. No. 8-O-12, (49-O-11(exh. C, § 10-4-5-3)), 1-23-2012; Ord. No. 154-O-19, § 1, 11-25-2019; Ord. No. 30-O-22, § 3, 7-11-2022)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).
Full Breakdown
Evanston City Code § 10-4-5-3(A) makes it unlawful to park a commercial vehicle, a vehicle with a trailer or attachment, or a bus in any block where over half the buildings are residential, between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily. 'Commercial vehicle' and 'bus' are defined in § 10-1-3. Owners of qualifying commercial vehicles under 8,001 pounds can apply for a Commercial Vehicle Parking Permit under § 10-4-22, capped at 20 permits per ward citywide and requiring proof of residency and vehicle registration.
Violations & Fines
Parking a commercial vehicle, trailer, or bus overnight on a residential block without a permit violates § 10-4-5-3; the general Chapter 4 penalty under § 10-4-21 applies, with a base fine of $50 per offense (each day a separate offense) and a $30 late penalty if unpaid within 21 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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