Parking Rules in Martin County, FL (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.
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RV & Boat Parking
Martin County allows residents in Category A, B and C zoning districts to store boats, boat trailers, camping trailers, travel trailers and similar recreational vehicles in their yards, but bars using them for living or sleeping while parked and keeps any unit over 25 feet long out of the side and rear setback areas, per Land Development Regulations Sec. 3.201.C.2.h.
RV and Boat Parking Rules in Martin County
Some RestrictionsMartin County LDR § 3.201.C.2.h (Article 3, Division 4, Accessory Uses and Structures)
Storage or parking of recreational vehicles, including, but not limited to, boat trailers, camping trailers, travel trailers, motorized dwellings, tent trailers, and horse vans, provided that such equipment shall not be used for living, sleeping, or other occupancy when parked and provided that such equipment over 25 feet in length shall not be parked or stored within any side or rear setback a...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
In Martin County's residential zoning districts, a resident may keep only one commercial vehicle or trailer of one ton or less on the property, and it must be garaged or screened from neighbors and the street under the Land Development Regulations.
Commercial Vehicle Parking Limits in Martin County
Some RestrictionsSec. 3.201.C.2.h, .i, Martin County Land Development Regulations
In all Category "A," "B," "C" districts, the following shall be permitted as an accessory to residential uses: ... h. Storage or parking of recreational vehicles, including, but not limited to, boat trailers, camping trailers, travel trailers, motorized dwellings, tent trailers, and horse vans, provided that such equipment shall not be used for living, sleeping, or other occupancy when parked a...
Street Parking Limits
Martin County bars parking, standing or stopping in posted no-parking zones, fire lanes, bus loading zones and beyond posted time limits under Sec. 115.20. Vehicle owners are presumed liable for tickets, and unpaid fines can trigger a court hearing under Sec. 115.20 through 115.25.
Martin County On-Street Parking Rules
Some RestrictionsSec. 115.20, Martin County Code of Ordinances (see also Secs. 115.21-115.25)
It is unlawful, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the law, an official traffic control device, or the directions of a law enforcement officer, for any person to: 1. Park, stand, or stop any motor vehicle: a. On the side of a roadway within Martin County which has been posted with "no parking, standing, or stopping" signs... b. In a place or area design...
Overnight Parking
Martin County prohibits parking any vehicle overnight on County or Community Redevelopment Agency owned property without express written permission from the County.
Martin County Bans Overnight Parking on County Land
Significant RestrictionsMartin County Code Sec. 139.70
It is unlawful for any person on any property owned by Martin County or the Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency, unless directed to do so by a law enforcement officer or County employee, to: ... 139.70.D. Park a vehicle on any County or Community Redevelopment Agency owned property overnight without express written permission from the County.
Abandoned Vehicles
Martin County bans leaving a junked, salvage or abandoned vehicle anywhere in the unincorporated county, including on private property beyond five days, unless the lot is zoned for junkyard use. A narrow exception lets an owner keep one vehicle for personal repair if it is garaged or screened from view.
Martin County Abandoned Vehicle Removal Rules
Significant RestrictionsMartin County Code of Ordinances § 91.34.A
91.34.A. Generally. No person in charge of or in control of any property in Martin County, Florida, outside of municipalities, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise, shall allow any salvage, junked or abandoned vehicle or salvage or junk to remain on such property longer than five days except in areas zoned or approved for junkyard use.
Loading Zones
It is unlawful to park, stand or stop in any Martin County area marked as a bus or transit loading zone except while actually loading or unloading passengers. The Sheriff's Office and parking enforcement specialists ticket violations as noncriminal traffic infractions, with a $30 fine if paid within 30 days or up to $100 after a county court hearing.
Martin County Loading Zone Parking Ban
Some RestrictionsMartin County Code § 115.20.A.1.b (Chapter 115, Article 2, Parking, Standing, and Stopping)
115.20.A.It is unlawful, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the law, an official traffic control device, or the directions of a law enforcement officer, for any person to:1.Park, stand, or stop any motor vehicle:a.On the side of a roadway within Martin County which has been posted with "no parking, standing, or stopping" signs pursuant to designation by...
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