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Palm Bay, FL Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Where allowed
Paved driveway or adjacent only
Extra vehicles
Max 2 opposite front door
Rear yard
Needs 6-ft opaque fence
Fine
$25 per § 74.999(D)(2)

Summary

Palm Bay requires vehicles parked in front of a home to sit inside the paved driveway or right next to it, capping extra vehicles on the driveway's far side at two.

No vehicle shall be parked: (1) In front of a residence, except within the paved driveway or adjacent to the driveway. A maximum of two (2) operable vehicles (per property) are permitted to be parked on the side of the driveway opposite the front door of the residence.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-41: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2026-13, passed 5-21-26).

Full Breakdown

Under § 74.25(C)(1), no vehicle may be parked in front of a Palm Bay residence except within the paved driveway or immediately adjacent to it: parking directly on grass or an unpaved yard is not allowed. A maximum of two operable vehicles per property may be parked on the side of the driveway opposite the front door. The rear yard is off-limits for parking unless it is enclosed by a 6-foot opaque fence.

Violations & Fines

A violation of § 74.25 draws a $25 citation under § 74.999(D)(2); police or code enforcement can ticket vehicles parked off the paved driveway surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park on my grass in Palm Bay?
No. Section 74.25(C)(1) limits front-yard parking to the paved driveway or the area immediately next to it; parking on unpaved lawn violates the code.
How many extra cars can I keep on the side of my driveway?
Up to two operable vehicles are allowed on the side of the driveway opposite the front door, per § 74.25(C)(1).

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