Tomball, TX Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Tomball's zoning ordinance restricts the parking and storage of commercial vehicles in residential zoning districts. Large commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, heavy equipment, and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 10,000 lbs are generally prohibited from being parked or stored on residential lots. Standard pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans used for personal transportation and daily commuting are permitted even if they display business signage. The restriction focuses on vehicle size and type rather than commercial markings alone. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces per the city's driveway rules. Commercial vehicles may not be parked on residential streets for extended periods. The city has seen enforcement activity in neighborhoods near US-249 where commercial operators sometimes park equipment at residential addresses. Contact Code Enforcement at (281) 290-1012 to report violations.