Board finds commercial vehicle parking violation at North 52nd Street resolved; warns of repeat fines

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board on Jan. 8 found that a commercial vehicle had been parked at 12608 North 52nd Street in violation of City Code Section 12-922(a) but recorded that the property was in compliance at the time of the hearing and imposed no fine.

Code Compliance Director Tom Barone and other officers presented photographic evidence—some taken by staff and one by resident Doug Allen—showing the commercial truck parked in the street and driveway on several dates in December. Barone told the board the vehicle was observed on Nov. 20, Dec. 5 and Dec. 21, 2024, then absent on Jan. 4, 2025; he submitted an affidavit of compliance.

Board members discussed parking rules and the distinction between temporary loading/unloading and storage of a commercial vehicle in a residential zone. Barone explained that whether a vehicle is considered commercial can depend on length and weight and that trailers are separately regulated. Board members warned the property appears likely to return as a repeat violation and said fines for repeat offenses can be up to $500 under the city's enforcement schedule.

The board moved, seconded and approved a finding that the violation had occurred but that no fine would be imposed because compliance was achieved prior to the hearing. The board advised staff to monitor the property for recurrence.

Speakers included Tom Barone, Code Compliance Director; Doug Allen (submitted photographs); and board members.