Tacoma, WA Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Time limit
- 7 calendar days, any street/alley
- Covers
- Boat trailers, campers, RVs, cars
- Penalty
- $35 minimum per violation
- Scope
- Citywide, not zone-specific
Summary
Tacoma bars leaving any vehicle, boat trailer, recreation trailer, or camper on a public street or alley for more than seven calendar days, backed by a $35 minimum fine under TMC § 11.05.230.
No person shall park a vehicle, boat trailer, recreation trailer, camper, or other licensed or unlicensed vehicle or device for a period of time longer than seven calendar days on any public street or alley right-of-way, and such act shall be punishable by a penalty in an amount of not less than $35.00. (Formerly 11.28.060. Ord 22390 § 3, 1981-04-28; Ord. 25208 § 3, 1992-11-24; Ord. 25247 § 2, 1992-12-22; Ord. 26336 § 8, 1998-12-08)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4946110; v22 updated 2026-07-28).
Full Breakdown
TMC § 11.05.230 sets a flat seven-calendar-day cap on how long a vehicle, boat trailer, recreation trailer, camper, or other licensed or unlicensed vehicle or device may sit on any public street or alley right-of-way in Tacoma. The rule applies citywide, not just in residential zones, and covers oversized recreational equipment as well as ordinary cars. Moving the vehicle a short distance does not reset the clock. TMC § 11.05.190 separately bars repositioning a vehicle within the same block to dodge a time limit. Violating the seven-day cap carries a penalty of not less than $35.00.
Violations & Fines
Leaving a boat trailer, RV, camper, or any vehicle on a Tacoma street or alley longer than seven calendar days is a $35 minimum penalty under TMC § 11.05.230.
Frequently Asked Questions
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