Fort Wayne, IN Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway/alley clearance
- 5 feet minimum
- Wrong-way parking
- Prohibited (§ 72.01)
- Fire hydrant clearance
- 15 feet
- Base fine (§ 72.22 B)
- $40, then $80
- Max continuous parking
- 24 hours
Summary
Fort Wayne bans parking against traffic flow and within 5 feet of any driveway or alley, plus 20+ other specified no-parking zones citywide.
§ 72.01: No vehicle shall be stopped, standing or parked except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic... in any of the following places: (A) In a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of a lawful traffic movement... § 72.22(B): Within five feet of a public or private driveway and/or alley.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-60: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. G-19-26, passed 7-14-26, and Res. 83-19, passed 12-17-19 State legislation current through Legislative Service, 2025 Acts, Pamphlet No. 3).
Full Breakdown
City Code Chapter 72 sets the baseline rules for on-street parking. Section 72.01 requires vehicles to park parallel to the curb, headed the right direction of travel, no nosing in against oncoming traffic, and within 12 inches of the curb. Section 72.22 lists more than 20 specific no-parking zones, including within 5 feet of any public or private driveway or alley, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within an intersection, and on sidewalks. Parking enforcement officers ticket, red-tag, or tow violators.
Violations & Fines
Fines run from $20 to $80 depending on the section violated and whether the driver responds within 30 days; a vehicle parked over 24 hours can be red-tagged and towed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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