OT: Neighbor’s Truck is a Problem

[Anonymous]

You don’t mention which city, but most parking ordinances are probably similar everywhere. A quick perusal of my own city’s ordinances lists the following as prohibited:

1. Motor vehicles and motor vehicles with an attached trailer or nonmotorized vehicle, of a length, or combined length, in excess of twenty feet, or a height in excess of eight feet, or a width in excess of ninety inches, which width is measured from the widest portion of the body of the motor vehicle or attached trailer or nonmotorized vehicle, not including mirrors;

2. Motor vehicles of a weight in excess of ten thousand pounds;

3. Motor vehicles and vehicles used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit, and designed and used, or maintained for the transportation of property, including, but not limited to, buses, motor trucks, trailers, semitrailers, trailer coaches or truck tractors as defined in the Vehicle Code and similar vehicles with a width in excess of ninety inches as measured at the widest portion of the body not including mirrors; […]

I think whomever you talked to at the city office may have given you some bad info (unless there are some pretty lax parking laws where you live.) If the truck is as big as the one you show in the picture, then it may exceed the size limit, and it definitely meets the “commercial use” test.

[Ricechex]

This is in San Diego. Also, our houses are located close to sidewalk, so a big truck like this right in front, is overwhelming. I checked out it’s dimensions, so it DOES violate City Code. It also clearly displays it is a business, with the name, website, phone number, etc plastered all over the vehicle.

Listing Information
FED EX TRUCK
Length:21 ft.
Width:7 ft.
Height:10 ft.
Weight:14140 lbs.

The City reports it has been out and it does not meet guidelines. This makes no sense as this is what is listed on City website:

§86.27 Parking of Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts
No person shall park any heavy duty commercial vehicle on a street in any residential
district except (a) while loading or unloading property, or (b) when such vehicle is
parked in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on a
property in the block in which such vehicle is parked, or (c) such vehicle is parked
immediately in front of or along side of premises actively devoted to industry or
commerce and lying contiguous to the street. For the purpose of this section, certain
terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Heavy duty commercial vehicle shall mean a commercial vehicle having a
manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
(b) Residential district shall mean any district zoned residential in accordance
with the zoning definitions established

[Ricechex]

This is in San Diego. Also, our houses are located close to sidewalk, so a big truck like this right in front, is overwhelming. I checked out it’s dimensions, so it DOES violate City Code. It also clearly displays it is a business, with the name, website, phone number, etc plastered all over the vehicle.

Listing Information
FED EX TRUCK
Length:21 ft.
Width:7 ft.
Height:10 ft.
Weight:14140 lbs.

The City reports it has been out and it does not meet guidelines. This makes no sense as this is what is listed on City website:

§86.27 Parking of Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts
No person shall park any heavy duty commercial vehicle on a street in any residential
district except (a) while loading or unloading property, or (b) when such vehicle is
parked in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on a
property in the block in which such vehicle is parked, or (c) such vehicle is parked
immediately in front of or along side of premises actively devoted to industry or
commerce and lying contiguous to the street. For the purpose of this section, certain
terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Heavy duty commercial vehicle shall mean a commercial vehicle having a
manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
(b) Residential district shall mean any district zoned residential in accordance
with the zoning definitions established

[Ricechex]

This is in San Diego. Also, our houses are located close to sidewalk, so a big truck like this right in front, is overwhelming. I checked out it’s dimensions, so it DOES violate City Code. It also clearly displays it is a business, with the name, website, phone number, etc plastered all over the vehicle.

Listing Information
FED EX TRUCK
Length:21 ft.
Width:7 ft.
Height:10 ft.
Weight:14140 lbs.

The City reports it has been out and it does not meet guidelines. This makes no sense as this is what is listed on City website:

§86.27 Parking of Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts
No person shall park any heavy duty commercial vehicle on a street in any residential
district except (a) while loading or unloading property, or (b) when such vehicle is
parked in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on a
property in the block in which such vehicle is parked, or (c) such vehicle is parked
immediately in front of or along side of premises actively devoted to industry or
commerce and lying contiguous to the street. For the purpose of this section, certain
terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Heavy duty commercial vehicle shall mean a commercial vehicle having a
manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
(b) Residential district shall mean any district zoned residential in accordance
with the zoning definitions established

[Ricechex]

This is in San Diego. Also, our houses are located close to sidewalk, so a big truck like this right in front, is overwhelming. I checked out it’s dimensions, so it DOES violate City Code. It also clearly displays it is a business, with the name, website, phone number, etc plastered all over the vehicle.

Listing Information
FED EX TRUCK
Length:21 ft.
Width:7 ft.
Height:10 ft.
Weight:14140 lbs.

The City reports it has been out and it does not meet guidelines. This makes no sense as this is what is listed on City website:

§86.27 Parking of Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts
No person shall park any heavy duty commercial vehicle on a street in any residential
district except (a) while loading or unloading property, or (b) when such vehicle is
parked in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on a
property in the block in which such vehicle is parked, or (c) such vehicle is parked
immediately in front of or along side of premises actively devoted to industry or
commerce and lying contiguous to the street. For the purpose of this section, certain
terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Heavy duty commercial vehicle shall mean a commercial vehicle having a
manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
(b) Residential district shall mean any district zoned residential in accordance
with the zoning definitions established

[Ricechex]

This is in San Diego. Also, our houses are located close to sidewalk, so a big truck like this right in front, is overwhelming. I checked out it’s dimensions, so it DOES violate City Code. It also clearly displays it is a business, with the name, website, phone number, etc plastered all over the vehicle.

Listing Information
FED EX TRUCK
Length:21 ft.
Width:7 ft.
Height:10 ft.
Weight:14140 lbs.

The City reports it has been out and it does not meet guidelines. This makes no sense as this is what is listed on City website:

§86.27 Parking of Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts
No person shall park any heavy duty commercial vehicle on a street in any residential
district except (a) while loading or unloading property, or (b) when such vehicle is
parked in connection with, and in aid of, the performance of a service to or on a
property in the block in which such vehicle is parked, or (c) such vehicle is parked
immediately in front of or along side of premises actively devoted to industry or
commerce and lying contiguous to the street. For the purpose of this section, certain
terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Heavy duty commercial vehicle shall mean a commercial vehicle having a
manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
(b) Residential district shall mean any district zoned residential in accordance
with the zoning definitions established

[UCGal]

We had a neighbor that had a home based business that involved a large panel truck. We have a different neighbor that is the neighborhood parking police – he’s got the parking authority on speed dial. He had them chalk the tires often enough that the owners started parking the truck near some nearby condos a few blocks away.

One thing you might want to do – go get some sidewalk chalk – and mark his tires and the street – as if the city had marked the tiress. (Don’t let him see you doing this.) He might think the 3 day clock is ticking.

But, as was said by others… The streets are public and the space in front of your house is not yours exclusively. It may be annoying, but he can park his truck in front of your house every single day – as long as he moves it at least once every 3 days.

As one of the only people in my neighborhood that actually uses our garage for CARS – rather than parking on the street – I know how annoying it is to have big cars (giant SUVs) blocking the view…

The other option is to channel a zen acceptance that the big truck will often be parked, and let it slide off your back rather than upsetting you.

[UCGal]

We had a neighbor that had a home based business that involved a large panel truck. We have a different neighbor that is the neighborhood parking police – he’s got the parking authority on speed dial. He had them chalk the tires often enough that the owners started parking the truck near some nearby condos a few blocks away.

One thing you might want to do – go get some sidewalk chalk – and mark his tires and the street – as if the city had marked the tiress. (Don’t let him see you doing this.) He might think the 3 day clock is ticking.

But, as was said by others… The streets are public and the space in front of your house is not yours exclusively. It may be annoying, but he can park his truck in front of your house every single day – as long as he moves it at least once every 3 days.

As one of the only people in my neighborhood that actually uses our garage for CARS – rather than parking on the street – I know how annoying it is to have big cars (giant SUVs) blocking the view…

The other option is to channel a zen acceptance that the big truck will often be parked, and let it slide off your back rather than upsetting you.

[UCGal]

We had a neighbor that had a home based business that involved a large panel truck. We have a different neighbor that is the neighborhood parking police – he’s got the parking authority on speed dial. He had them chalk the tires often enough that the owners started parking the truck near some nearby condos a few blocks away.

One thing you might want to do – go get some sidewalk chalk – and mark his tires and the street – as if the city had marked the tiress. (Don’t let him see you doing this.) He might think the 3 day clock is ticking.

But, as was said by others… The streets are public and the space in front of your house is not yours exclusively. It may be annoying, but he can park his truck in front of your house every single day – as long as he moves it at least once every 3 days.

As one of the only people in my neighborhood that actually uses our garage for CARS – rather than parking on the street – I know how annoying it is to have big cars (giant SUVs) blocking the view…

The other option is to channel a zen acceptance that the big truck will often be parked, and let it slide off your back rather than upsetting you.

[UCGal]

We had a neighbor that had a home based business that involved a large panel truck. We have a different neighbor that is the neighborhood parking police – he’s got the parking authority on speed dial. He had them chalk the tires often enough that the owners started parking the truck near some nearby condos a few blocks away.

One thing you might want to do – go get some sidewalk chalk – and mark his tires and the street – as if the city had marked the tiress. (Don’t let him see you doing this.) He might think the 3 day clock is ticking.

But, as was said by others… The streets are public and the space in front of your house is not yours exclusively. It may be annoying, but he can park his truck in front of your house every single day – as long as he moves it at least once every 3 days.

As one of the only people in my neighborhood that actually uses our garage for CARS – rather than parking on the street – I know how annoying it is to have big cars (giant SUVs) blocking the view…

The other option is to channel a zen acceptance that the big truck will often be parked, and let it slide off your back rather than upsetting you.

[UCGal]

We had a neighbor that had a home based business that involved a large panel truck. We have a different neighbor that is the neighborhood parking police – he’s got the parking authority on speed dial. He had them chalk the tires often enough that the owners started parking the truck near some nearby condos a few blocks away.

One thing you might want to do – go get some sidewalk chalk – and mark his tires and the street – as if the city had marked the tiress. (Don’t let him see you doing this.) He might think the 3 day clock is ticking.

But, as was said by others… The streets are public and the space in front of your house is not yours exclusively. It may be annoying, but he can park his truck in front of your house every single day – as long as he moves it at least once every 3 days.

As one of the only people in my neighborhood that actually uses our garage for CARS – rather than parking on the street – I know how annoying it is to have big cars (giant SUVs) blocking the view…

The other option is to channel a zen acceptance that the big truck will often be parked, and let it slide off your back rather than upsetting you.

[CricketOnTheHearth]

What’s not clear from your post, RiceChex, is: are there enough people living in your house that parking in front of it is at a premium? If someone not from your house, parks in front of your house, will you and/or your housemates be screwed out of parking next to where you live?

I am in that situation. The houses are close together, not a lot of curb space, and many neighbors have grown kids and parents living together– 3 or 4 cars per house sometimes. My own case, there are 3 of us in the house so 3 cars in front (and the landlord’s hot rod stays in the garage to avoid the bird turds). Should the next door neighbors have a guest over and just one extra car is parked in the vicinity, chances are one of us 3 will have to park away from our house.

Yes, the street by the curb is public property, but we try to enter into “treaties” with the neighbors to use the space efficiently so that all will have a place to park.

If you have enough places to park regardless of where he puts the truck and you just don’t like looking at it, I can’t be as sympathetic. If he is a noisy &$#^$# then I *can* be sympathetic.

[CricketOnTheHearth]

What’s not clear from your post, RiceChex, is: are there enough people living in your house that parking in front of it is at a premium? If someone not from your house, parks in front of your house, will you and/or your housemates be screwed out of parking next to where you live?

I am in that situation. The houses are close together, not a lot of curb space, and many neighbors have grown kids and parents living together– 3 or 4 cars per house sometimes. My own case, there are 3 of us in the house so 3 cars in front (and the landlord’s hot rod stays in the garage to avoid the bird turds). Should the next door neighbors have a guest over and just one extra car is parked in the vicinity, chances are one of us 3 will have to park away from our house.

Yes, the street by the curb is public property, but we try to enter into “treaties” with the neighbors to use the space efficiently so that all will have a place to park.

If you have enough places to park regardless of where he puts the truck and you just don’t like looking at it, I can’t be as sympathetic. If he is a noisy &$#^$# then I *can* be sympathetic.

[CricketOnTheHearth]

What’s not clear from your post, RiceChex, is: are there enough people living in your house that parking in front of it is at a premium? If someone not from your house, parks in front of your house, will you and/or your housemates be screwed out of parking next to where you live?

I am in that situation. The houses are close together, not a lot of curb space, and many neighbors have grown kids and parents living together– 3 or 4 cars per house sometimes. My own case, there are 3 of us in the house so 3 cars in front (and the landlord’s hot rod stays in the garage to avoid the bird turds). Should the next door neighbors have a guest over and just one extra car is parked in the vicinity, chances are one of us 3 will have to park away from our house.

Yes, the street by the curb is public property, but we try to enter into “treaties” with the neighbors to use the space efficiently so that all will have a place to park.

If you have enough places to park regardless of where he puts the truck and you just don’t like looking at it, I can’t be as sympathetic. If he is a noisy &$#^$# then I *can* be sympathetic.

[CricketOnTheHearth]

What’s not clear from your post, RiceChex, is: are there enough people living in your house that parking in front of it is at a premium? If someone not from your house, parks in front of your house, will you and/or your housemates be screwed out of parking next to where you live?

I am in that situation. The houses are close together, not a lot of curb space, and many neighbors have grown kids and parents living together– 3 or 4 cars per house sometimes. My own case, there are 3 of us in the house so 3 cars in front (and the landlord’s hot rod stays in the garage to avoid the bird turds). Should the next door neighbors have a guest over and just one extra car is parked in the vicinity, chances are one of us 3 will have to park away from our house.

Yes, the street by the curb is public property, but we try to enter into “treaties” with the neighbors to use the space efficiently so that all will have a place to park.

If you have enough places to park regardless of where he puts the truck and you just don’t like looking at it, I can’t be as sympathetic. If he is a noisy &$#^$# then I *can* be sympathetic.

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