Parking Rules in Jefferson County, MO (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Jefferson County, Missouri.
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RV & Boat Parking
Unincorporated Jefferson County limits recreational vehicle and boat-trailer parking in R-20, R-10, R-7, PR-1 and PR-2 residential districts to paved spaces built to fit the vehicle. Storage on a bare residential driveway is banned outright, with a narrow exception for corner lots with a second dedicated driveway.
Jefferson County RV and Boat Parking Rules
Significant RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Unified Development Ordinance § 400.4150(A)-(C) (Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking and Storage)
A. Parking and/or storage of a recreational vehicle (RV) in an "R-20", "R-10", "R-7", "PR-1" and "PR-2" District shall only be allowed on paved spaces designed to accommodate the vehicle. B. Storage shall be limited to paved spaces adjacent and connected to a driveway or in the case of rear yard parking/storage the paved space shall be permanently connected to the driveway. C. Storage on a resi...
Driveway Rules
In unincorporated Jefferson County, residential parking is confined to the driveway, an adjoining paved pad, or a legally permitted public street. Parking on grass, gravel, dirt or any other unpaved surface is banned outright under UDO Section 400.4130, with one exception: parcels of one acre or larger are exempt.
Jefferson County Driveway and Yard Parking Rules
Some RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Unified Development Ordinance § 400.4130 (Parking, General)
Parking in residential districts/areas shall be limited to the driveway, adjoining asphalt/concrete pad or public street, if permitted, and not specifically signed "no parking". Parking on other than asphalt/concrete driveways or pads is expressly prohibited, except for lots of one (1) acre or more.
Street Parking Limits
Jefferson County bans parking within eighteen inches of any county road's traveled portion and prohibits blocking a driveway entrance or leaving less than ten feet of clear roadway on private roads dedicated for public use. Angle parking is illegal unless the County Council posts signs allowing it. Deputies tag violators with a written notice, and unanswered notices escalate to an arrest warrant.
Jefferson County Bars Parking That Blocks Driveways
Some RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances § 320.030
No person shall park any vehicle upon any private road dedicated for public use or alleyway in a manner or under conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway or alleyway for free movement of vehicular traffic. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle on a highway, roadway or alleyway in such position as to block the entrance to any abutting property.
Abandoned Vehicles
Jefferson County prohibits abandoning any motor vehicle or trailer on the right-of-way of a public road or state highway, citing the state abandonment statute. The rule applies only in the county's unincorporated territory, and violators face the Chapter 340 penalty of an infraction for each separate act.
Jefferson County Bans Abandoning Vehicles on Roads
Heavy RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances § 340.040(A)
No person shall abandon any motor vehicle or trailer on the right-of-way of any public road or State highway as set out in Section 577.080, RSMo.
Loading Zones
Unincorporated Jefferson County requires new or expanded retail, industrial, hospital, institutional and hotel buildings to provide on-site loading and unloading facilities. Convenience stores and office buildings are exempt. Loading areas must be screened under the landscaping article and cannot block traffic on public streets, sidewalks or alleys.
Jefferson County Commercial Loading Facility Rule
Some RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Unified Development Ordinance § 400.4140 (Loading)
With the exception of C-stores and office buildings, any businesses, including retail, industrial, hospital, institution or hotel use hereafter constructed, reconstructed or expanded in any zoning district, shall provide adequate vehicle facilities for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods within or adjacent to the building as deemed appropriate by the owner or occupants of the pro...
Snow Removal Parking Rules
Jefferson County lets Public Works tow, without notice or a hearing, any vehicle situated so as to impede snow removal, construction, or maintenance operations, and the owner isn't charged for that tow. A separate rule bans parking anywhere that obstructs emergency snow removal along county roads.
Jefferson County Can Tow Vehicles Blocking Snowplows
Some RestrictionsJefferson County, MO Code of Ordinances § 340.040(B)
When any motor vehicle or junked motor vehicle is situated on or about a highway, road or alley so as to impede snow removal operations or construction, repair and maintenance services conducted or authorized by the Jefferson County Public Works Department, said vehicle may be towed or moved to a location deemed appropriate by Jefferson County without prior notification or an opportunity to be ...
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