Austin has no general citywide overnight parking ban on public streets. However, approximately 40 Residential Permit Parking (RPP) zones restrict overnight parking to permit holders, and vehicles may not remain in the same spot for more than 24 hours under Chapter 12-5.
Austin City Code Chapter 12-5 does not prohibit overnight on-street parking citywide, but it does restrict any vehicle from remaining in the same on-street location for more than 24 hours without being moved. Enforcement typically follows a chalk-and-return cycle. Residential Permit Parking (RPP) zones — found in Hyde Park, West Campus, Bouldin Creek, Clarksville, and around UT/downtown — restrict parking to households with permits during posted hours, many of which cover overnight (e.g., 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM). Violations incur $75 tickets and repeat offenders are subject to towing. RV and trailer parking on residential streets is further limited to 24 hours per Chapter 12-5-29. Commercial vehicles over 1 ton cannot park overnight on residential streets (Chapter 12-5-30). Parking across sidewalks, within 15 ft of hydrants, within 20 ft of crosswalks, or blocking driveways results in immediate towing under Chapter 12-5-31. Downtown metered zones have separate enforcement hours (8 AM to 10 PM typically, free at night).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Austin code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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