New Bedford restricts heavy traffic and commercial vehicle parking in designated zones under §23-23 of the Code of Ordinances. Commercial vehicles must comply with all general parking regulations including snow emergency bans. Specific streets may have posted commercial vehicle restrictions.
New Bedford prohibits or restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR and vehicles with more than two axles. Overnight parking of heavy commercial vehicles is generally prohibited. Temporary parking for deliveries is permitted. MGL c.90 §20A provides the framework for municipal parking regulations.
Parking citations $25 to $200. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for oversized commercial vehicles.
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New Bedford regulates noise through its general ordinance provisions and MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10. Habitual barking or noise that disturbs a neighborhood is decl...
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New Bedford declares habitual barking dogs a public nuisance under the city ordinance. The keeping of any dog which by habitual howling, yelping, barking or ...
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New Bedford regulates construction noise under its general ordinance provisions. Construction activities that create excessive noise and disturb the neighbor...
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New Bedford requires a building permit for fence installation, with a fee of $30. The permit is obtained through the Inspectional Services Department. Pool b...
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Massachusetts law under MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences — fences over 6 feet erected maliciously to annoy a neighbor. Massachusetts has no shared-cost ...
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New Bedford follows Massachusetts state law for fence height. MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences over 6 feet erected maliciously. The city's zoning ordina...
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