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

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

Key Facts

Roadway clearance
12 feet minimum (Sec. 250.70, .71)
Overnight parking ban
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on county property
Truck weight cap
14,000 lbs GVWR in residential zones
Prohibited
blocking mailbox, hydrant or driveway
Unlicensed vehicles
must display valid current tag
Last amended
Ord. No. 2019-34, Aug. 27, 2019

Summary

Seminole County requires drivers to leave at least twelve feet of roadway open when parking on a street or in an alley, and separately bans parking that blocks a mailbox, fire hydrant or driveway, or that leaves an unlicensed or overweight truck standing on a residential street or county property overnight.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Seminole County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No person may park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than twelve (12) feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 Update 1 | Land Development Code: Supplement 2).

Full Breakdown

Article VII of the county's Traffic Code sets several distinct on-street parking rules. Sec. 70 bars parking on any street, other than an alley, in a manner that leaves less than twelve feet of roadway width open for vehicular traffic, and Sec. 71 applies the same twelve-foot clearance to alleys while separately banning any parking that blocks a driveway entrance to abutting property. Sec. 72 prohibits parking on a street or highway for the principal purpose of displaying a vehicle for sale, performing maintenance or repairs other than emergency repairs, or selling merchandise or services.

Sec. 73 bars standing or parking on the left-hand side of a one-way roadway with two or more separate roadways unless signs specifically permit it. Sec. 74 forbids parking that interferes with or obstructs a mailbox or fire hydrant, while Sec. 75 bars trucks over 14,000 pounds GVWR and any truck with an operating motorized cooling unit from parking in residentially zoned areas, exempting personal pickups and RVs. Sec. 76 requires a valid, currently displayed license tag on any parked vehicle that is required to carry one, and Sec. , or beyond a posted time limit. 78 were most recently amended by Ord. No. 2019-34 on August 27, 2019.

Violations & Fines

None of these parking sections lists its own fine, so violations of Sec. 250.70 through 250.78 fall under Sec. 1.8, the Code's general penalty, punished as provided in Section 125.69, Florida Statutes, with each day a vehicle remains illegally parked treated as a separate offense. Vehicles blocking a driveway, mailbox or fire hydrant, or exceeding the truck weight limit in a residential zone, are subject to the same enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much roadway space must I leave when parking on a Seminole County street?
Sec. 250.70 requires at least twelve feet of roadway width to remain open for vehicle traffic when you park on a street other than an alley, and Sec. 250.71 applies the same twelve-foot rule inside alleys, while also barring any parking that blocks a driveway entrance.
Can I park my work truck in front of my house overnight?
Only if it meets Sec. 250.75's weight limit. Trucks over 14,000 pounds GVWR, and any truck with a running motorized cooling unit, cannot be parked or stored in a residentially zoned area except while loading or unloading; personal pickups and RVs are exempt from the weight cap.
Is it legal to sell a car by parking it on the street with a for-sale sign?
No. Sec. 250.72 prohibits parking a vehicle on a street or highway for the principal purpose of displaying it for sale, performing maintenance or repairs beyond emergency repairs, or selling merchandise or services from it.
What counts as illegal overnight parking on county property?
Sec. 250.78 defines overnight parking as leaving a vehicle between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on property owned or controlled by Seminole County, and it also bars parking beyond any posted legal time limit; a vehicle left too long in one space is treated as illegally parked.

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