Miami Gardens restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas under Section 34-389 of the Zoning Code. No prohibited commercial vehicle may be parked or stored in any residential district on either public or private property including yards, setback areas, rights-of-way, swales, or parkways. An overnight parking permit is available for up to two vehicles.
Section 34-389 of the Miami Gardens Zoning Code restricts commercial, recreational, boat, and vessel vehicle parking in residentially zoned properties. No prohibited vehicle shall be parked or stored in any residential district within the city on either public or private property including but not limited to a yard, setback area, public right-of-way, swale, or parkway. A valid overnight parking permit may be obtained from the city for up to two vehicles or vessels parked in residentially zoned properties. Small commercial vehicles like standard pickup trucks and vans may be permitted if they do not exceed size and weight limits specified in the code.
Violations are enforced by the Code Enforcement Division through active patrols. Citations are issued under the Special Magistrate process with escalating fines for repeat violations.
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