Richardson prohibits parking the same vehicle on a public street for more than 24 continuous hours, and restricts overnight parking of commercial vehicles, RVs, and trailers in residential areas.
Richardson Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) and Chapter 21 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions) govern on-street parking. A vehicle may not remain parked on the same public street for more than 24 consecutive hours; officers can tag and tow after the time limit. Commercial vehicles exceeding 9,000 lbs GVWR, semi-trailers, and tractor units are prohibited from parking on residential streets overnight. Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may be stored on private property but generally must be behind the front building line, screened, and not on unpaved surfaces. Many HOAs in Canyon Creek, Cottonwood Heights, and Prairie Creek impose additional restrictions. Enforcement is handled by Richardson PD (972-744-4800); code enforcement (972-744-4180) addresses stored or inoperable vehicles.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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