Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
Key FactsOrdinance TextFull BreakdownViolationsFAQSourcesMore in Chatham County

Chatham County, GA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

County citation
Sec. 12-301
Size threshold
Over 22 ft / 10,000 lbs
Where prohibited
Covenant residential subdivision lots
Allowed
Active loading/unloading, utility work
Covers
Semitrailers, truck tractors, trailers

Summary

Chatham County makes it unlawful to park a commercial or oversized vehicle, trailer, motor home, semitrailer or truck tractor exceeding 22 feet or 10,000 pounds on any lot in a covenant-restricted residential subdivision, with a narrow exception for active loading and utility work.

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

It shall be unlawful for any person to park or cause to be parked any motor vehicle exceeding 22 feet in length and/or 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or any trailer coach, motor home, trailer, semitrailer, or truck tractor on any lot or private property located within a subdivision zoned residential that has ... a restrictive covenant.

View official code

Full Breakdown

Chatham County's Article III (Sec. 12-301) bans parking motor vehicles over 22 feet or 10,000 pounds gross weight, plus trailer coaches, motor homes, trailers, semitrailers and truck tractors, on any lot or private property in a residential subdivision that has or ever had a restrictive covenant. The companion street rule (Sec. 12-302) extends this to adjacent roads and rights-of-way. A commercial vehicle may stop only while being expeditiously loaded or unloaded, or while its equipment performs the special operation it was designed for, including utility, construction or public right-of-way work. City limits (Savannah, Pooler) apply separate commercial-parking standards.

Violations & Fines

Violations are prosecuted as parking offenses; the general penalty on conviction is a fine of $5.00 to $100.00 (Sec. 12-701) plus a Recorder's Court appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my work truck at home in unincorporated Chatham?
If it exceeds 22 feet or 10,000 pounds and your subdivision has a restrictive covenant, no; smaller vehicles and non-covenant areas are not covered by Sec. 12-301.
Is a semitrailer allowed on a residential lot?
No. Semitrailers, truck tractors and truck trailers are expressly prohibited on covenant-restricted residential lots except during active loading or utility operations.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Chatham County

Overnight ParkingSome RestrictionsStreet Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsRV & Boat ParkingSome RestrictionsDriveway RulesSome RestrictionsAbandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsLoading ZonesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSome RestrictionsFire Regulations: FireworksHeavy Restrictions

All Chatham County rules

Compare Chatham County to another location·View the Georgia parking rules overview

Get notified when Commercial & Oversized Vehicles in Chatham County, GA changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.