Coral Gables, FL Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway blocking fine
- $35 citation
- Fire hydrant clearance
- 15 feet minimum
- Curb distance required
- Within 12 inches
- Parking direction
- Must match traffic flow
Summary
City code bars stopping or parking in front of driveways, on sidewalks, or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and requires parallel curb parking on city streets.
Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall...(2)Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:a.In front of a public or private driveway;b.Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;c.Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;
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
Coral Gables Code Sec. 74-51 lists exact places where stopping, standing, or parking is off-limits citywide: in front of any public or private driveway, on sidewalks, within intersections or crosswalks, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, among others. Sec. 74-88 separately requires parallel parking in the direction of traffic, with wheels within 12 inches of the curb, angled or wrong-way curb parking is illegal unless a spot is specifically signed or marked for it.
Violations & Fines
Driveway-blocking and specified-place violations carry a $35 fine under the city's civil citation schedule (Sec. 1-7); fire-hydrant blocking is $50, and wrong-way or angled parking outside marked zones is separately citable under Sec. 74-88.
Frequently Asked Questions
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