Only 1 commercial vehicle may be parked on a residential lot and it cannot exceed 22 feet in length. Semitrailers and truck tractors are prohibited from street parking under MCO Chapter 101.
Milwaukee restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs, vehicles with oversized commercial signage, and multi-axle vehicles. Overnight storage of heavy trucks, semi-trailers, and construction equipment in residential areas is prohibited. Temporary parking for active deliveries or service calls is allowed. WI Stat. §346.503 governs general parking prohibitions.
Parking citations $50 to $250. Repeat violations: increased fines. HOA fines per CC&Rs.
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