Parking Rules in Kent County, MI (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kent County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kent County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

RV & Boat Parking

Kent County sets no countywide rule on where you may store an RV, camper, or boat on a private lot; that is decided by your city or township under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. Local codes are strict. Kentwood, for example, bans front-yard storage of recreational equipment.

Kent County RV and Boat Parking

Some Restrictions

City of Kentwood Code Enforcement (recreational vehicle storage)

Recreational equipment including, but not limited to, RV's, trailers and boats may not be stored in the front yard.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Overnight Parking

There is no county-wide overnight parking ban in Kent County; cities and townships set their own. The most common local rule is a winter overnight ban for snow removal: in Kentwood, no on-street parking is allowed from 1:00 AM to 8:00 AM between November 15 and March 15.

Kent County Overnight Parking

Some Restrictions

City of Kentwood winter on-street parking restriction

Between Nov. 15 and March 15, street parking is not allowed from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. to allow for snow removal.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Abandoned Vehicles

Abandoned vehicles are governed statewide by the Michigan Vehicle Code. Under MCL 257.252a, a vehicle left on public property for at least 48 hours, or on private property without the owner's consent, is abandoned and may be tagged and towed by police. Abandoning a vehicle is a civil infraction.

Kent County Abandoned Vehicle Law

Some Restrictions

MCL 257.252a(1)-(2)

(1) A person shall not abandon a vehicle in this state. (2) As used in this section... "abandoned vehicle" means... (a) A vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner. (b) A vehicle that has remained on public property for a period of not less than 48 hours...

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Loading Zones

Loading zones on local streets are designated by each city or township, not the county. Kent County does directly control loading and parking at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, where its ordinance defines a 'loading zone' and lets the Aeronautics Board set no-parking and load-only areas.

Kent County Loading Zones

Some Restrictions

Kent County Airport Traffic & Parking Ordinance, Sec. 1(c)

The words, "Loading Zone," as used herein shall mean a space or section of a street or highway which has been set aside for the exclusive use of loading or unloading persons or property.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Parking Rules by City in Kent County

2 cities in Kent County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Grand RapidsPop. 198,917

10 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial & Oversized Vehicles

WyomingPop. 76,501

8 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial & Oversized Vehicles

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