Port St. Lucie, FL Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Sec. 72.03
- Commercial vehicle threshold
- Gross vehicle weight 10,000 pounds or more
- Pickup or van exception
- One hour, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- First-offense fine
- $100.00
- Repeat fines
- $150.00 second, $250.00 third onward
Summary
Section 72.03 makes it unlawful to park a commercial vehicle, bus or heavy equipment in any residential zone or on streets abutting residentially zoned lots. Pickups and vans get one hour between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
(b) Restrictions on commercial parking. It is declared unlawful for any individual to park or cause to be parked any commercial vehicle, bus, or heavy equipment, as defined herein in any residential zone or on any streets abutting lots so zoned. (c) Exceptions. Nothing contained in subsection (b) above, shall apply to the following situations: (1) To the temporary parking of such vehicles on private property in residential districts whereon construction is under way for which a current and valid building permit has been issued by the city and the permit is properly displayed on the premises; (2) Where the vehicle is involved in making deliveries or providing a service, or performing public utility repairs and isolated instances of routine maintenance and repair to a residence and the curtilage thereof; (3) To a situation where a vehicle becomes disabled and as a result of the emergency is required to be parked within a residential district for longer than one hour. However, any such vehicle shall be removed from the residential district within 24 hours by wrecker towing, or by other appropriate means, regardless of the nature of the emergency; (4) Where the vehicle is completely enclosed in a garage or similar type structure containing four walls and a roof. (5) Pick-up trucks and vans, as defined in subsection (a)(7) of this section, shall be permitted to park in residential zones for a period not to exceed one hour between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Full Breakdown
Subsection (a) defines a commercial vehicle as one designed, used or maintained primarily to carry goods with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more, able to transport more than ten passengers including the driver, or used to transport hazardous materials. Lighter vehicles still count if they are dump trucks, tow trucks, flat or stake bed trucks, trailer-hauling vehicles, step vans, chemical tank trucks, six wheel trucks, or any pickup or van openly storing equipment, materials or supplies. A bus is any vehicle designed to seat 12 or more people. Subsection (c) excepts permitted construction sites, deliveries and service calls, disabled vehicles removed within 24 hours, and vehicles completely enclosed in a garage.
Violations & Fines
Section 72.99(b) sets $100.00 for a first offense, $150.00 for a second and $250.00 for a third and subsequent offense, on top of the $10.00 school crossing guard surcharge imposed on all parking fines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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