Charlotte UDO and Mecklenburg County Zoning prohibit parking of commercial vehicles over 12,000 lbs GVWR in residential zones except for active loading or up to 2 hours. One commercial vehicle under 10,000 lbs allowed if owner-operated.
Charlotte UDO Section 12.510 prohibits parking of any commercial vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating over 12,000 lbs in residential zones for more than 2 hours except during active loading, unloading, or emergency service. One commercial vehicle under 10,000 lbs GVWR (pickup, van, small box truck) may be parked overnight if owned and operated by a resident. Tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and construction equipment are prohibited in residential zones entirely. Unincorporated Mecklenburg applies similar 12,000 lb cutoff under County zoning. Enforcement by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Code Enforcement.
First offense: warning. Repeat: 100 dollars plus possible tow. Tractor-trailer in residential zone: 250 dollars plus mandatory tow at owner expense.
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