New Bedford regulates vehicle parking under Chapter 23 (Traffic) of the Code of Ordinances. Heavy traffic vehicles are restricted in certain zones under §23-23. Oversized vehicles including RVs must comply with general street parking rules and snow emergency restrictions.
New Bedford zoning bylaws regulate storage of recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and oversized vehicles on residential property. Front yard storage is typically prohibited. Side and rear yard storage may be allowed with screening. Vehicles must be registered and operable. MA’s widespread winter parking bans affect on-street RV storage. Some municipalities restrict RV/boat storage on smaller lots entirely.
Code enforcement notice with correction period. Fines $50 to $500/day after notice. Towing for street violations.
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford regulates noise through its general ordinance provisions and MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10. Habitual barking or noise that disturbs a neighborhood is decl...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford declares habitual barking dogs a public nuisance under the city ordinance. The keeping of any dog which by habitual howling, yelping, barking or ...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford regulates construction noise under its general ordinance provisions. Construction activities that create excessive noise and disturb the neighbor...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford requires a building permit for fence installation, with a fee of $30. The permit is obtained through the Inspectional Services Department. Pool b...
New Bedford, MA
Massachusetts law under MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences — fences over 6 feet erected maliciously to annoy a neighbor. Massachusetts has no shared-cost ...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford follows Massachusetts state law for fence height. MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences over 6 feet erected maliciously. The city's zoning ordina...
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