Recreational vehicles over 22 feet prohibited on residential streets per MCC §9-64-170. Self-contained motor homes also banned on residential streets. Active loading exception applies.
MCC §9-64-170 prohibits parking of recreational vehicles more than 22 feet in length and self-contained motor homes on any residential street at any time, except when actively loading/unloading. Aldermanic special parking permits are available for pickup trucks/vans under 8,000 lbs GVW as residents' commercial vehicles, but not for full RVs.
Citation and possible towing for unauthorized RV/oversized vehicle parking on residential streets.
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