Commercial vehicles used for or related to a home occupation shall not be stored on the premises or parked on the street (TOMC Sec. 9-4.2518). General commercial vehicle parking restrictions also apply per TOMC traffic chapter.
Commercial vehicle parking in Thousand Oaks residential areas is restricted under the zoning code. Vehicles over a certain weight rating (typically 10,000 lbs GVWR) or displaying commercial signage are limited in residential zones. Commercial vehicles may be parked in a driveway but not on residential streets for extended periods. Vehicles with hazardous materials placards cannot be parked in residential zones. Work trucks and vans under 10,000 lbs used for daily commuting are generally allowed.
Parking a prohibited commercial vehicle in a residential zone: code enforcement warning, then fines of $100-$500/day. Storing heavy commercial vehicles on residential streets: $73 citation plus potential towing. Hazardous materials vehicles in residential areas: immediate enforcement with fines of $500+.
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