Parking Rules in Franklin County, KY (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky.
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RV & Boat Parking
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, no major recreational equipment or trailer of any kind can be parked or stored on the grass of a residential property smaller than one-half acres. Driveways and enclosed buildings are allowed. Exemptions cover 24 hours anywhere on the premises and 30 days within a 12-month period for a for-sale unit.
Franklin County KY RV, Boat and Trailer Parking
Significant RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 155.338(A)
(A) Parking, storage or use of major recreation equipment and trailers. (1) For purpose of these regulations, MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT is defined as including boats or coaches (designed to be mounted on automotive vehicles), motorized dwellings, tent trailers and the like, and cases or boxes used for transporting recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not. (2) No majo...
Driveway Rules
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, § 155.335(A) requires clearly defined driveways with printed limits: a maximum width at the street right-of-way of 24 feet for single and duplex residential, a minimum of 10 feet per drive lane, and a minimum of 2 feet from the interior lot line.
Franklin County KY Driveway Width and Setback Standards
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 155.335(A)
(A) Driveway standards. Clearly defined driveways shall be provided for ingress and egress. Driveways shall be located and constructed subject to the following criteria or such standards as established by this chapter. ... Maximum width at street 24 ft. 25 ft. **** right-of-way Minimum width per drive 10 ft. 10 ft. 12 ft. lane Minimum distance from 2 ft. * 2 ft. * *** interior lot line ... * A ...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, no vehicle with more than two axles that requires a commercial driver's license can be parked or stored outside an enclosed building in any residential zoning district under one and one-half acres. Section 155.338(D) carries the rule, and § 155.999(A) sets a fine of up to $250 per day.
Franklin County KY Truck Parking in Residential Zones
Significant RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 155.338(D)
(D) Trucks. No vehicle with more than two axles, and requiring a commercial driver’s license shall be parked or stored unless within an enclosed building, in any residential zoning district under one and one-half acres.
Abandoned Vehicles
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, § 91.03 bars anyone in charge of commercial or residential property from letting a partially dismantled, wrecked, junked, discarded or non-operating motor vehicle stay on it longer than 30 days. Vehicles inside an enclosed building, at a lawful business that needs them, or in a lawful storage place are exempt.
Franklin County KY Junked Vehicle Rule
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 91.03
No person in charge of or in control of any commercial or residential property, whether as owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or otherwise, shall allow any partially dismantled, wrecked, junked, discarded or otherwise non-operating motor vehicle to remain on such property longer than 30 days; and no person shall leave any such vehicle on any property for a longer time than 30 days; except that, th...
Loading Zones
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, every zoning district except residential districts must provide one off-street loading area for each building, or for each 25,000 square feet of usable floor area of grouped contiguous buildings. Where trailer trucks load, the space must be 60 feet deep, 14 feet wide and 14 feet high under § 155.336.
Franklin County KY Off-Street Loading Requirements
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 155.336
(A) In all zoning districts, except residential districts, one off-street loading area for standing, loading and unloading shall be provided for each building or for each 25,000 square feet of usable floor area of grouped contiguous buildings. (B) When trailer trucks are required for such loading and unloading the space provided shall be 60 feet (depth) by 14 feet (width) by 14 feet (height).
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