Phoenix prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 15,000 lbs GVWR in residential districts. Maximum one commercial vehicle under 15,000 lbs allowed per residential lot. No buses in front yards.
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 702 regulates commercial vehicle parking in residential districts. No semi-trailer, tractor, or commercial vehicle with GVWR exceeding 15,000 lbs may be parked on a residential lot. Maximum one commercial vehicle at or under 15,000 lbs GVWR allowed per residential lot. Phoenix City Code Sec. 36-140 separately prohibits vehicles over ¾-ton rated chassis capacity on residential streets except during loading/unloading. Buses (commercially licensed, designed for 15+ passengers) may not be parked in front yards of residential districts. Mobile homes restricted under Section 608.J provisions. These restrictions apply to both on-street and off-street parking in residential zones.
Parking citation. Towing for commercial vehicles exceeding weight limits. Code compliance violations for ongoing storage.
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