Sarasota, FL Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Section
- Sec. 33-109(a)
- Exempt
- trucks/trailers under 3/4 ton
- Exempt
- temporary work vehicles
- Max penalty
- $500 fine, 60 days jail
Summary
City of Sarasota bans parking trucks and trailers on residential streets under Sec. 33-109(a), exempting vehicles under three-fourths ton and trucks temporarily parked for work in that neighborhood.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having possession, custody, or control of any truck or trailer as defined in F.S. § 316.003 to park the same upon any street or highway in any residential district of the city; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to: (1) Any truck or trailer which has a gross weight of less than three-fourths ton. (2) Any truck or trailer temporarily parked for the purpose of performing any public or private work for or on behalf of any person in any such residential district.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 33 | Zoning: Supplement 44).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 33-109(a) of the City of Sarasota Code makes it unlawful to park any truck or trailer, as defined by F.S. § 316.003, on a street or highway in a residential district. Two exceptions apply: trucks and trailers with a gross weight under three-fourths ton, and trucks or trailers temporarily parked while performing public or private work in that residential district. The same section separately bars buses from idling on St. Armands Key and Lido Key streets. Absent a specific penalty, violations fall under the city general penalty at Sec. 1-11.
Violations & Fines
A general Code violation under Sec. 1-11: up to a $500 fine and/or 60 days in jail, with each day the truck stays parked counted as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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