Celina, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Fire hydrant clearance
- 15 feet minimum
- Intersection clearance
- 30 feet minimum
- Overnight street storage
- Banned sundown to sunup
- Max fine
- $500 per violation
Summary
Celina bans parking in fire lanes, near hydrants, blocked intersections, and overnight storage of large vehicles on city streets.
It is an offense for any person to stop, stand or park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic... in any of the following places: (2) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant... (7) In such a manner... as to leave available less than ten feet in width of the roadway open for the free movement of vehicular traffic. (8) On a public street or roadway within 30 feet of any intersection of two or more roadways within the city.
Full Breakdown
Celina's Code of Ordinances § 12.04.006 makes it an offense to stop, stand, or park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 30 feet of an intersection, in a marked traffic lane, in front of hotel/theater entrances, blocking a mailbox or trash pickup, or leaving less than 10 feet of roadway open. Separately, § 12.04.005(a)(7) bars parking any motor vehicle on a street for storage from sundown to sunup, with limited exceptions, and bans street parking of vehicles over 23 feet long, 8 feet wide, or 10 feet tall overnight in commercial districts.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor, fine up to $500 per § 12.04.010; vehicle may be impounded or have tires blocked for noncompliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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