Coral Gables, FL Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Time limit
- 24 hours max for dead storage
- Citation
- Sec. 74-90, Code of Ordinances
- Covers
- Streets, right-of-way, sidewalks, swales
- Penalty
- Up to $500 fine or 60 days
- Signage
- No posted sign required
Summary
City ordinance bars parking a vehicle on any street, right-of-way, sidewalk, or swale for storage or dead storage beyond 24 hours, effectively banning long-term or repeated overnight parking in the same public spot.
No person shall park a vehicle upon any road, street or public right-of-way, including the sidewalk and swale, located within the city, for the purpose of:(1)Displaying such vehicle for sale.(2)Greasing, or repairing such vehicle, except repairs necessary in an emergency.(3)Displaying advertising.(4)Selling merchandise from such vehicle except in a duly established market place, or when so authorized or licensed under this Code.(5)Storage or dead storage for more than 24 hours.(b)Violation of this section shall be punishable pursuant to section 1-7. (Ord. No. 2018-17, § 2(Att. A), 5-8-2017)
Secs. 74-91—74-106. - Reserved.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Section 74-90 of the Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful to park a vehicle on any road, street, or public right-of-way -- including sidewalks and swales -- for storage or dead storage of more than 24 hours. The same section also bars parking there to display a vehicle for sale, grease or repair it, display advertising, or sell merchandise. Police and code enforcement can ticket a vehicle left in one spot past the 24-hour mark citywide, without needing posted no-parking signs, unlike most of the city's other parking restrictions.
Violations & Fines
Violating Sec. 74-90 is punishable under Sec. 1-7: up to a $500 fine, 60 days in jail, or code enforcement board fines up to $1,000 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave my car parked on the street overnight in Coral Gables?
Does the 24-hour rule apply to my swale or the sidewalk in front of my house?
Sources & Official References
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