Waltham prohibits parking of commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds in residential zones and limits overnight street parking of work trucks and trailers.
Under Waltham zoning, commercial vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or with commercial lettering larger than 3 square feet, may not be parked overnight in residential zones (Districts A, B, C). Work trucks, box trucks, and landscaping trailers must be stored at the owner's place of business or at a commercial storage yard. Single-axle pickup trucks and vans used for personal transport are exempt if under the weight limit. Tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and heavy equipment are prohibited on all residential streets 24/7. Enforcement is by parking tickets and tow. Commercial zones along Main Street, Route 20, and industrial parks permit overnight parking for registered businesses. Idling over 5 minutes violates MA state law 310 CMR 7.11.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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