Franklin County, WA Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Under 32 ft road
- No on-street parking at all
- 32-36 ft road
- Parking on one side only
- 36+ ft road
- Parking allowed both sides
- Loading zones
- Stop only to load/unload passengers
- Penalty
- Traffic infraction under § 10.12.100
- Governing section
- Franklin County Code § 10.12.050(D)-(F)
Summary
Franklin County ties on-street parking directly to road width: Franklin County Code § 10.12.050(D) bars any on-street parking on county roads narrower than 32 feet, allows one side on roads 32 to 36 feet wide, and both sides once a road reaches 36 feet, while loading and no-parking zones are separately off-limits under subsections E and F.
D.No on-street parking is permitted on any county road with a width of less than thirty-two (32) feet. On-street parking is permitted on one side of county roads with a width of between thirty-two (32) and thirty-six (36) feet. On-street parking is permitted on both sides of County roads with a width of thirty-six (36) feet or greater. For the purposes of this section, road width is the sum of both shoulders and the road surface.E.It is unlawful to stop or park a vehicle in a loading zone other than for the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers. It is unlawful to leave a vehicle unattended in a loading zone.F.It is unlawful to stop or park a vehicle in a no-parking zone, area, or space.
Full Breakdown
050(D), whether you may park on the street in unincorporated Franklin County depends on the measured width of the county road, defined as the sum of both shoulders plus the road surface. No on-street parking is permitted at all on a county road narrower than 32 feet. Between 32 and 36 feet, parking is allowed on one side only. Once a road reaches 36 feet or wider, parking is permitted on both sides. Subsection E separately makes it unlawful to stop or park in a designated loading zone for any purpose other than the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers, and it is unlawful to leave a vehicle unattended there.
Subsection F makes it unlawful to stop or park in any zone, area, or space posted as a no-parking zone. 12, the county's Comprehensive Parking Ordinance adopted by Ordinance No. 040.
Violations & Fines
Parking on a road too narrow to allow it, stopping in a posted loading zone without actively loading or unloading, or parking in a marked no-parking zone are each a traffic infraction under § 10.12.100, carrying a monetary penalty set by RCW 46.63.110. A law enforcement officer who finds an unattended violating vehicle records its registration, affixes a notice of infraction giving the operator 15 calendar days to respond, and files the infraction with Franklin County District Court under § 10.12.090.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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