Plainfield's Property Maintenance Unit monitors unregistered and inoperable vehicles on private property. Parking on unimproved surfaces is prohibited. Commercial vehicle restrictions governed by Ch. 7 and zoning ordinance.
Plainfield prohibits or restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR, vehicles with prominent commercial signage, and vehicles with more than two axles. Overnight parking of heavy commercial vehicles in residential areas is generally prohibited. Temporary parking for active deliveries is permitted. NJ Title 39 governs commercial vehicle definitions. Many NJ communities have strict commercial vehicle prohibitions due to neighborhood density.
Parking citations $50 to $250. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for oversized commercial vehicles.
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