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Lee County, FL Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

No parking on
Sidewalks, intersections, crosswalks, bike paths
Fire hydrant
Keep 15 feet clear
Curb distance
Within 12 inches on two-way roads
Parking fine
$32 per ticket
Enforced by
Law enforcement or parking enforcement specialist

Summary

Section 28-104 of the Lee County Code bars stopping, standing or parking on sidewalks, in intersections, on crosswalks and bike paths, on bridges and railroad tracks, and wherever official signs prohibit it. A parking ticket is $32.

City-specific rules exist: Cape Coral, and Fort Myers have their own street parking limits rules that differ from Lee County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

no person or operator shall: (1) Stop, stand or park a vehicle on any street as follows: a. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parking at the edge or curb of a street; b. On a sidewalk; c. Within an intersection; d. On a crosswalk; ... j. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.

Source: Lee County Code of Ordinances & Land Development Code (Municode)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 7 | Land Development Code: Supplement 3 Update 3).

Full Breakdown

Section 28-104 lists where you may not stop, stand or park: on the roadway side of a vehicle already parked at the curb, on a sidewalk, within an intersection, on a crosswalk, on a bicycle path, on a bridge or elevated structure, on a railroad track, in a fire lane, and where official signs prohibit stopping. You also may not stand or park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or within 30 feet approaching a stop sign or traffic signal. Where you do park, Section 28-105(a) requires right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the curb on a two-way road.

Violations & Fines

A parking ticket under Section 28-102 is $32. Contest it and lose at a hearing and the official may impose up to $100 plus court costs. Disabled-space violations are $250.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is street parking banned in unincorporated Lee County?
Section 28-104 bars stopping, standing or parking on sidewalks, within intersections, on crosswalks, on bicycle paths, on bridges, on railroad tracks, in fire lanes, and anywhere official signs prohibit stopping.
How much is a Lee County parking ticket?
Section 28-102 sets a $32 fine for most parking violations. If you contest the summons and the hearing official finds a violation, the fine can run up to $100 plus court costs.

Sources & Official References

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