Grapevine, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Time Limit
- 24 hours on public residential streets
- Fire Hydrant Distance
- 15 feet minimum
- Stop Sign Distance
- 30 feet minimum
- Downtown
- Metered and time-limited spaces
- Police Traffic
- (817) 410-3200
Summary
Grapevine allows on-street parking on most public residential streets subject to a 24-hour limit and posted restrictions. Downtown and event districts near Main Street enforce metered or time-limited parking, especially during Grapefest, Main Street Days, and holiday events. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of fire hydrants and 30 feet of stop signs.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad tr
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Grapevine's Code of Ordinances Chapter 16 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) and Chapter 21 (Streets and Sidewalks) govern on-street parking. On public residential streets without posted restrictions, vehicles may park for up to 24 hours before being considered abandoned under local rules and Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683. Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal, within intersections, on sidewalks, and in any location that blocks a driveway.
Parking against the flow of traffic is prohibited. The Historic Township downtown area includes metered and time-limited spaces, with free parking in several public garages such as the Main Street Parking Garage. Special event parking restrictions are posted during Grapefest, Main Street Fest, Christmas Capital of Texas events, and other festivals. Residential neighborhoods near Grapevine Lake and event venues may be designated as permit-only zones during major events. Heavy trucks (over 1 ton or commercial vehicles over a certain weight) cannot park on residential streets overnight. Enforcement is by the Grapevine Police Department Traffic Division, reachable at (817) 410-3200.
Frequently Asked Questions
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