Fayetteville, AR Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Fire Hydrant
- 15-foot clearance
- Curb
- Within 18 inches, with traffic
- Downtown
- Two-hour zones
- Tow Trigger
- 72 hours in one spot
Summary
Fayetteville street parking follows Code Chapter 72. Park headed with traffic within 18 inches of the curb, and never within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, on a sidewalk, in front of a driveway, or within 20 feet of a crosswalk. Downtown has two-hour zones.
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle ... in any of the following places: (A) On a sidewalk. (B) In front of a public or private driveway. ... (E) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Full Breakdown
Code Sec. 72.03 lists where you may never stop or park: on a sidewalk, in front of a public or private driveway, within an intersection or on a crosswalk, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, and within 20 feet of a fire-station driveway. Sec. 72.06 requires parking on the right-hand side headed with traffic, right wheels within 18 inches of the curb, per A.C.A. Sec. 27-51-1301. Downtown and near the square, the Parking Manager designates two-hour zones enforced 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. A vehicle parked continuously in one spot beyond 72 hours may be towed under Sec. 72.02.
Violations & Fines
Parking in a prohibited zone or overtime draws a municipal ticket. Blocking a hydrant, driveway, or crosswalk, or sitting more than 72 hours in one spot, allows towing and impoundment at the owner's expense under Sec. 72.02.
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