North Miami's parking regulations under Chapter 29 (Land Development Regulations) apply to all residential properties including rentals. Vehicles may not be parked on the front lawn, a maximum of two vehicles may park in the public right-of-way parallel to traffic, and commercial vehicles are prohibited in residential areas. These rules apply to short-term rental guests as well as permanent residents.
Chapter 29 of the North Miami Code prohibits parking vehicles on the front lawn of any residential property. A maximum of two vehicles are permitted in the public right-of-way, and they must be parked parallel to traffic flow. Property owners are liable for damage to sodding caused by parking. Vehicles may not obstruct sidewalks. Commercial trucks, tow trucks, and buses are prohibited in residential areas. For short-term rental properties, hosts are responsible for ensuring guests comply with all city parking regulations. Inoperable, wrecked, or abandoned vehicles on property violate Chapter 10. Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers stored on residential property require an Administrative Variance. These parking provisions apply equally to all residential properties regardless of rental status.
Parking violations are enforced by Code Compliance at (305) 895-9825. Vehicles parked on lawns, inoperable vehicles, or commercial vehicles in residential areas may result in a Notice of Violation with a specified compliance deadline and escalating fines for non-compliance.
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