Denton, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- Ch. 28 Traffic & Vehicles
- Time Limit
- 72 hours on public streets
- Hydrant Clearance
- 15 ft minimum
- Campus Areas
- Residential permit parking zones
- Downtown
- 2-hr meters, free garage parking
Summary
Denton Ch. 28 enforces a 72-hour street parking limit citywide. Residential permit zones near UNT and TWU. Downtown metered at 2-hour limits.
Sec. 545.301. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OUTSIDE A BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE DISTRICT. (a) An operator may not stop, park, or leave standing an attended or unattended vehicle on the main traveled part of a highway outside a business or residence district unless:(1) stopping, parking, or leaving the vehicle off the main traveled part of the highway is not practicable;(2) a width of highway beside the vehicle is unobstructed and open for the passage of other vehicles; and(3) the vehicle is in clear view for at least 200 feet in each direction on the highway.(b) This section does not apply to an operator of:(1) a vehicle that is disabled while on the paved or main traveled part of a highway if it is impossible to avoid stopping and te
Full Breakdown
Chapter 28 of the Denton Code of Ordinances governs on-street parking. No vehicle may remain parked on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours; vehicles exceeding this limit are subject to towing. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk, 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal, and on any sidewalk. The city has established residential permit parking zones near the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University campuses, where residents must display valid permits. Downtown Denton square has metered parking with 2-hour limits enforced Monday through Saturday. Parking on the wrong side of the street (facing oncoming traffic) is prohibited per Texas Transportation Code 545.305. The city operates the Park Denton program offering free garage parking in the downtown area. Street sweeping schedules may impose temporary no-parking periods with posted signage.
Violations & Fines
Parking ticket: $25-$50 depending on violation type. Hydrant/crosswalk violation: $50. Towing after 72 hours: at owner expense.
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