Parking Rules in Fort Smith, AR (2026)

Fort Smith City Code § 14-55

It shall be unlawful to park or leave unattended a recreational and utility vehicle: (1) On any street or right-of-way classified as residential or as a residential collector by the city master street plan; or (2) In a front or exterior side yard setback area as defined in chapter 27 on any property zoned residential or utilized for residential purposes. Any recreational and utility vehicl...

Fort Smith City Code § 14-52(c)

It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to cause the vehicle to be parked or stored on an unimproved surface on the front yard or exterior side yard of any one- or two-family dwelling structure or on any portion of an adjacent or contiguous undeveloped property. The improved surface shall consist of concrete, asphalt, or brick pavers. The improved area for parking vehicles in a fro...

Fort Smith City Code § 14-54(a)-(b)

It shall be unlawful to park or leave parked, standing, or unattended any commercial vehicle on any street or right-of-way classified as residential or as a residential collector by the city master street plan or on any property zoned residential or developed or utilized for residential purposes. ... (2)Any vehicle with three or more axles; (3)Any commercial vehicle that has a gross vehicle wei...

Fort Smith City Code § 24-97

(5)The following parking restrictions apply in rights-of-way of the city where the below-specified curb marking colors, as authorized by the city administrator, or designated agent, are being used:a.Red. No parking at any time, except for fire and other emergency vehicles.b.Yellow. No parking, except for the principal purpose of loading or unloading the contents of a vehicle, for no longer leng...

Fort Smith City Code § 27-404(C)(8)

8.The following structures are exempt from setback regulations as specified below:a.Patios, terraces, walks, and driveways provided they are at grade, and do not have enclosed walls or a roof;b.Ramps for the purpose of meeting accessibility requirements provided they do not have enclosed walls or a roof;1.Fences.2.Electric vehicle charging stations.

Fort Smith City Code § 6-401 (amending IPMC § 302.8)

Except as provided herein and in other regulations, no inoperable or unsightly motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises and no vehicle shall be at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth. Exceptions: (1)A vehicle of any ...

Fort Smith City Code § 27-601-4(D)

Off-street loading requirements shall not be required within any commercial downtown zoning district. However, the chief of police must approve any loading or unloading activity in any commercial downtown zoned area.E.Violations. Violations to this section will be subject to the enforcement procedures and penalties listed in these regulations.27-601-5Parking; purpose and intent. This section is...