Palm Coast, FL Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 44-34(f)
- Rule
- Parking limited to paved driveways
- Right-of-way parking
- Barred overnight, § 44-34(g)
- Passenger vehicle exception
- Garage, carport, driveway, or lot
- Max fine
- $500 per violation, per day
Summary
Palm Coast requires vehicles to be parked on a paved driveway, not on grass, dirt, or gravel. City Code Section 44-34(f) bans parking "except upon paved driveways of improved lots or portions of driveways constructed and approved by the City," and Section 44-34(g) separately bars leaving any vehicle parked overnight on a road right-of-way.
The parking of automobiles and other motor vehicles, except upon paved driveways of improved lots or portions of driveways constructed and approved by the City after adoption of this section, is prohibited and unlawful.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 44 | Land Development Code: Supplement 18).
Full Breakdown
" That single sentence rules out parking in a front, side, or back yard, on unpaved soil, gravel, or grass, unless the driveway surface itself has been built and approved by the City. The same section layers on related restrictions: subsection (c) bars overnight storage of a motor vehicle in a residential zone unless it's a defined "passenger vehicle" parked in a garage, carport, driveway, or designated lot, and separately bans parking any "commercial vehicle" in City limits except while at a residence for a service call.
Subsection (g) reinforces the paved-surface rule from the other direction, making overnight parking or storage of any motor vehicle on a road right-of-way unlawful outright, and subsection (h) bars leaving any moving or storage structure, temporary or permanent, overnight on a driveway, lot, or right-of-way, with a narrow exception for a bona fide move that runs no longer than seven consecutive days and only once per calendar year per parcel absent written proof of a second move.
Violations & Fines
Parking on an unpaved driveway surface, yard, or road right-of-way overnight violates Section 44-34 and is punishable under the Code's general penalty at Section 1-15: a fine of up to $500.00 per violation, with each day the vehicle remains in place counted as a separate, continuing offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my truck on the grass next to my driveway?
Can I leave my car on the street overnight instead of my driveway?
What if I'm moving and need to park a moving truck or pod overnight?
Does the paved-driveway rule apply to RVs and boats too?
Sources & Official References
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