Fort Worth, TX Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Large RV/boat trailer
- 26 to under 40 feet
- Oversize RV/boat trailer
- 40 feet or more
- Screening fence height
- at least 6 feet, sight-proof
- Driveway grace period
- up to 72 hours per 7 days
- Max fine (large/oversize RV)
- $500 per day, plus costs
Summary
Fort Worth bans parking a boat, trailer, motorhome, camper or other vehicle in the front or side yard of one-family and two-family zoned property unless it sits on a hard-surfaced or curbed driveway or is screened by a six-foot fence. Large RVs and boat trailers over 26 feet face extra city-code limits.
It shall be illegal for any person to park or to allow to be parked on any property under his or her control any automobile, bus, truck, motorcycle, motorhome, camper, trailer, boat or any vehicle on any portion of a front yard or side yard of any area which is zoned “A” One-Family, “A-R” Residential, “B” Two-Family, “R-1” Residential or “R-2” Residential under the comprehensive zoning ordinance or on any premises which is used for one-family, two-family or multifamily dwelling purposes unless: (1) Such area is a part of a hard-surfaced driveway or parking area; (2) Such area is a part of a gravel driveway bordered by cement curbing or similar permanent border; (3) Such area is a part of a required driveway that provides access to a garage, carport or off-street parking area required by the zoning ordinance; or (4) Such area is part of a side yard which is enclosed by a screening fence at least six feet in height and so constructed that no person can see through into the area surrounded by the fence.
Full Breakdown
City Code § 22-160 makes it illegal to park an automobile, motorhome, camper, trailer or boat on any portion of a front yard or side yard of property zoned “A” One-Family, “A-R” Residential, “B” Two-Family, “R-1” or “R-2” Residential, or used for one-, two- or multifamily dwelling purposes, unless the vehicle sits on a hard-surfaced driveway or parking area, a gravel driveway bordered by cement curbing, a required driveway serving a garage or carport, or a side-yard area enclosed by a screening fence at least six feet high and built so no one can see through it.
4 (oversize recreational vehicles, 40 feet or more) bar them from any front, side or rear yard of residentially zoned or residentially used property, criminal offenses under § 22-155. A large RV can go in a side or rear yard only behind a six-foot screening fence, or on a driveway for up to 72 hours in any seven-day period for loading, unloading or maintenance; owners who already had a large RV when Ord. 18162-07-2008 passed could get a one-time, no-charge continuance permit from the development department allowing front-driveway parking if kept at least ten feet from the curb and clear of sidewalks and sightlines. ) from residential yards and driveways outright, with no hard-surface exception.
Violations & Fines
Violations of § 22-160 are civil offenses handled through Chapter 10 administrative adjudication. Violations of §§ 22-162.1, 22-162.3 and 22-162.4 are criminal offenses under § 22-162.5, punishable by a fine up to $500 plus court costs, with each day a violation continues counted as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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