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The Breeze has received some queries asking for additional information on the city of Cape Coral’s parking ordinance pertaining to the parking of commercial vehicles.
The city has provided answers to the following reader questions: (Our thanks to the city’s Communications Office.)
Q: What is the definition of “parking?” Does this mean that a Lowes truck or a repair man or a window installer or yard maintenance crew can no longer park in front of a client’s house while working for that client?
A: The answer is no – Service providers (like lawn care, pool, delivery, contractors, etc.) can still park while working. They're allowed up to 2 hours while performing work or making deliveries. Also, they could park in the person's driveway.
Q: Where would the vehicle be allowed to park if the client do not want them parking in the driveway.
A: Service providers (like lawn care, pool, delivery, contractors, etc.) can still park in the ROW while working. They're allowed up to 2 hours while performing work or making deliveries. Crews working on permitted jobs can park in the right-of-way (ROW) if there's an approved construction management plan in place. So, if you're doing a kitchen remodel and have received the proper permits for the project, their vehicles would be allowed to park in the ROW because there is an approved permit in place for the work to take place.
Q: After what time period is the parked vehicle in violation of 44-25?
A: Two hours, however, that is not the spirit of the ordinance. The determination would ultimately be up to the officer called to the scene; however, the intent is to prevent habitual offenders of parking commercial vehicles along the ROW of streets and reduce long-term storage of large commercial vehicles.
Q: Is this ordinance in effect during working hours?
A: Yes.
Q: When does this take effect?
A: Oct. 1, 2025