How Centennial Handles Parking Rules: A Practical Guide

Centennial maintains 39 local ordinances across all categories, and 4 of those deal specifically with parking rules. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Centennial falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Driveway Rules

Centennial's Land Development Code regulates driveway design and parking surfaces. The city rejected a 2019 proposal to limit yard parking area percentages. Vehicles should not block sidewalks or encroach on public right-of-way when parked in driveways.

Key details: Sidewalk Blocking: Prohibited. Yard Parking: No citywide limit. New Construction: LDC Article 4 applies. HOA Rules: May add restrictions.

Blocking sidewalks or right-of-way: parking violation. Non-compliant new construction: building code violation.

RV & Boat Parking

Centennial limits RV and trailer street parking to 48 hours at a time with at least 24 hours between parking periods. RVs must park in front of and on the same side of the street as the owner's home. A proposal to restrict RV parking on private property failed in 2019.

Key details: Street Limit: 48 hours at a time. Gap Required: 24 hours between periods. Private Property: No citywide restriction. HOA Rules: May impose restrictions.

Exceeding 48-hour street limit: parking citation. Using RV as dwelling: code violation.

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions

Centennial regulates commercial vehicle parking through the Land Development Code and Vehicles and Traffic chapter. Large commercial vehicles are generally restricted in residential areas. Specific weight and size thresholds are established in the municipal code.

Key details: Residential: Large commercial vehicles restricted. Active Service: Temporary parking allowed. Code: Ch. 8 and Ch. 12. Contact: Code Compliance.

Parking oversized commercial vehicles in residential zones: code violation. Contact Code Compliance for enforcement.

Street Parking Limits

Centennial approved a 14-day street parking limit for regular vehicles in residential areas. After 14 days, the vehicle must be off the street for 7 consecutive days. RVs and trailers have a separate 48-hour limit with 24 hours between parking periods.

Key details: Regular Vehicles: 14 days maximum. Reset Required: 7 days off street. RV/Trailer: 48 hours at a time. RV Location: In front of owner's home.

Exceeding parking limits: parking citation. Repeated violations may result in towing.

The Bottom Line

Centennial's parking rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Centennial is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Centennial can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.