Nicholasville, KY Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Section 22-31(a) makes it unlawful for any owner or person to park, or cause to be parked, certain vehicles on the streets of Nicholasville for an overnight period or for a period not to exceed two (2) successive hours, unless the driver is engaged in an off-street commercial practice. The vehicles named are any truck commonly designated as a two (2)-ton truck or higher weight capacity, boats, trailers, recreation vehicles, campers, and any other vehicle commonly used by the motoring public.

The reach of the section is set by its own words: "on the streets of the city." Section 22-31 does not mention yards, driveways or private lots, so this page covers street parking only and the section does not address a boat or camper kept beside a house.

Enforcement runs through other sections. Section 22-31(b) says a violation can result in a fine as prescribed in the Code of Ordinances, makes the provisions of § 22-35 applicable, and lets any police officer or peace officer of the Commonwealth of Kentucky enforce the section. In the fine schedule, § 22-34(a)(10) sets a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for parking of trucks and other related vehicles and equipment, and § 22-34 describes its listed fines as minimum fines subject to a maximum fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) each. Section 22-35 adds towing: a vehicle left parked continuously in any of the two (2) hour parking zones for more than four (4) hours is subject to being towed away by the police department, and all costs of removal are borne by the owner before the vehicle is returned.

Owner liability is spelled out as well. The owner of a vehicle described in subsection (a) is responsible for any unpaid fines and court costs not paid within ten (10) days of written notice, and notice sent to the address shown on the vehicle registration is deemed sufficient. The section's history line ends with Ord. No. 699-2008, adopted 5-15-08.