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Santa Rosa County, FL Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Dedicated size/weight rule: None county-wide
RV/boat storage: LDC § 4.02.03(G)(2)
Semis/trailers: LDC § 9.03.01(C)
Residential cap: Two screened per parcel
Exempt: Repair shops, car/junk/salvage lots

Summary

Oversized vehicles like RVs, boats, and semi-trucks are covered by the county Land Development Code: an unoccupied, licensed RV or boat may be stored beside your home, while semis/trailers must be titled and operable or hidden from view, with a max of two screened per parcel.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Santa Rosa County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

...in residential zoning districts with a maximum number two screened from public view outside an enclosed garage per parcel... In the event no backyard is available, a complete, intact car cover (not a tarp) will be acceptable for screening.

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Full Breakdown

Santa Rosa County has no separate oversized-vehicle length or weight ordinance, but two Land Development Code provisions govern large vehicles in residential districts. LDC § 4.02.03(G)(2) allows storage of an unoccupied, fully-licensed, highway-ready RV, boat, or utility trailer on the same lot as the principal residence. LDC § 9.03.01(C) requires that licensable vehicles, expressly including semi-trucks and trailers, either meet two of three criteria (titled/plated, operable, intact) or be garaged or hidden completely from public view in residential zoning districts, with a maximum of two screened outside a garage per parcel. Repair shops, car lots, junkyards, and salvage yards are exempt. Municipalities apply their own oversized-vehicle limits.

Violations & Fines

Non-compliant oversized vehicles must be screened, garaged, or removed; county Code Enforcement issues correction notices, then daily fines via the Code Enforcement Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there size limits on vehicles I can park?

The county has no standalone length/weight limit, but RVs, boats, semis, and trailers must comply with LDC § 4.02.03(G)(2) and § 9.03.01(C), including screening for unlicensed or non-operable rigs.

Can I keep multiple large vehicles at home?

In residential districts a maximum of two licensable vehicles may be screened from view outside an enclosed garage per parcel under LDC § 9.03.01(C).

Sources & Official References

[1]Santa Rosa County Land Development Code (santarosa.fl.gov)

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