9.08 - Commercial Vehicle and Bus Parking
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Section 9.08:
Commercial Vehicle and Bus Parking
Subdivision 1.
Definitions for the purpose of this section the following terms shall have the
meaning given:
A. "Commercial Vehicle". A motor vehicle is a commercial vehicle if:
1. The vehicle is a dump truck, a step van, a tow truck, a construction
vehicle or equipment, an earth-moving vehicle or equipment, a van or
pickup with a manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity of more
than one ton, or any other vehicle which is used in connection with
commercial activities;
2. Commercial equipment has been added to the vehicle such as winches or
snow plows;
3. Commercial racks have been added to the vehicle for the purpose of
holding equipment or materials;
4. The vehicle is a pickup with a nonstandard pickup box; or
5. The vehicle is a trailer loaded with another commercial vehicle or
commercial equipment.
Subdivision 2.
It is unlawful to park a detached semi-trailer or tractor upon any street, City-owned
parking lot, or other public property except as authorized by the City Manager's
designee.
Subdivision 3. Parking or Storing of Commercial Vehicles and
Equipment on Residential Streets
A. No bus, Commercial Vehicle, equipment, or trailer shall be permitted to park
on any street in a district zoned for residential uses which exceeds any of the
following:
1. Eight (8) feet in height, measured from the ground to the highest point on
the vehicle at recommended tire pressure. For the purpose of measuring
height, all accessories, attachments, and materials carried upon a vehicle
shall be considered part of the vehicle.
2. Twenty-two (22) feet in length, measured at the longest point of the
vehicle or, if a trailer, the horizontal distance between the front and rear
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edges of the trailer bed. For the purpose of measuring length, all
accessories, attachments, and materials carried upon a vehicle shall be
considered part of the vehicle or trailer bed; or
3. Seven thousand (7,000) pounds gross vehicle weight rating
B. Only Commercial Vehicles which do not exceed any of the size requirements
under Subdivision 3. A. of this section and are designed exclusively for on-
street use can be parked on residential streets.
C. Exceptions
1. Any vehicle that is actively engaged in providing a temporary service
benefiting the property such as loading or unloading.
2. Vehicles actively used in conjunction with authorized construction,
remodeling, or contract work while the work is underway. For purposes of
this code, active is considered a vehicle not left idle for more than
seventy-two (72) hours.
3. Vehicles used in conjunction with authorized state, county or city public
works construction.
Source: Ordinance No. 360, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-12-07
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