Riverside restricts parking of commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs on residential streets and in residential districts. RMC Title 10 limits overnight commercial parking to specific zones, with time limits for loading and unloading. Repeated violations can result in towing and substantial fines.
Riverside Municipal Code Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) generally prohibits parking commercial vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) on any street within a residential district except for active loading, unloading, or providing a service to an adjacent property. California Vehicle Code §22507 authorizes cities to impose these weight-based restrictions, and Riverside enforces them with posted signage in residential neighborhoods. Commercial vehicles include box trucks, semi-trailer tractors, dump trucks, and similar equipment displaying commercial advertising or configuration. Loading and unloading time limits are typically 30-60 minutes. Commercial vehicles stored on private residential property must be screened from public view and comply with Title 19 zoning standards; outdoor storage of commercial fleet vehicles in residential zones is generally prohibited. The city's Code Enforcement Division and Riverside Police Traffic Bureau share jurisdiction. Fines start around $60-$100 and escalate with repeat offenses, and vehicles may be towed after repeated citations under CVC §22651.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Riverside code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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