Phoenix City Code Section 36-140 prohibits parking vehicles with rated chassis capacity exceeding 3/4 ton, tractors, semi-trailers, trailers, and buses on local, collector, or arterial streets in residential zones except during loading/unloading. Overnight street parking of commercial vehicles and RVs in residential zones is also prohibited. Vehicles must comply with general no-parking provisions of Section 36-134.
Phoenix generally allows street parking on public roads without time limits in residential areas unless posted otherwise, but the city enforces specific restrictions including a 72-hour parking limit for any vehicle left in the same location on a public street under Phoenix City Code Chapter 36. Oversized vehicles, RVs, boats, and trailers face additional restrictions and may be prohibited from parking on residential streets for extended periods in certain neighborhoods with posted signage. During monsoon season (July through September), vehicles parked in flood-prone washes or low-lying streets may be towed at the owner's expense, and blocking storm drainage channels is a violation. Abandoned vehicles on public streets can be reported to the Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department for tagging and removal. For street parking enforcement questions, contact Phoenix Police non-emergency at (602) 262-6151 or Neighborhood Services at (602) 262-7844.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Phoenix code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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