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Kill Devil Hills, NC Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Fire hydrant clearance
20 feet either side
Driveway/crosswalk parking
prohibited
Public building entrance clearance
15 feet
Ticket response window
15 days
Enforcing agency
Police Department Traffic Violations Bureau

Summary

Kill Devil Hills bans stopping, standing or parking on any sidewalk, in an intersection, on a crosswalk, or in front of a private driveway, plus fixed clearances near hydrants, signals and public buildings. The Police Department enforces with tickets and can tow.

(B) Additionally, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, attended or unattended, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device in any of the following places: (1) On any sidewalk or multi-purpose recreational trail within the town; (2) Within an intersection; (3) In front of a private driveway; (4) On a crosswalk; (5) Within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of a street or roadway ... (10) Within 20 feet of either side of a fire hydrant.

Full Breakdown

01 sets the baseline: no vehicle may block the paved or main traveled portion of a street where it creates a traffic hazard or obstructs emergency vehicles or traffic flow, unless the vehicle is disabled and cannot be moved. A second, more specific list bans stopping, standing or parking (except to avoid a traffic conflict or on a police officer's direction) on any sidewalk or multi-purpose recreational trail, within an intersection, in front of a private driveway, on a crosswalk, within 30 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic signal, alongside a street excavation that would obstruct traffic, on a bridge or elevated structure, within 15 feet of a hotel, theater or public building entrance, within 25 feet of an intersection curbline (or 15 feet of intersecting property lines where there is no curb), and within 20 feet of a fire hydrant. 06 may only be used for their designated purpose. 25. 99 by mail, after which personal appearance is unnecessary. 42.

Violations & Fines

A parking-restriction ticket carries the civil penalty set in § 72.99 / § 70.99, payable within 15 days without a personal appearance. Missing that deadline requires appearing before the Police Chief or a designee at the Traffic Violations Bureau. Vehicles blocking a driveway, hydrant, or intersection under § 72.01 may be towed at the owner's expense in addition to the civil penalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park in front of my neighbor's driveway in Kill Devil Hills?
No. Town Code § 72.01(B)(3) bans stopping, standing or parking in front of any private driveway, attended or unattended, except when necessary to avoid a traffic conflict or on a police officer's direction.
How close to a fire hydrant can I park?
You must stay at least 20 feet from either side of a fire hydrant under § 72.01(B)(10). The same section also bars parking within 30 feet of a stop sign or signal and within 25 feet of an intersection curbline.
What happens if I get a parking ticket in Kill Devil Hills?
Under § 72.41 you have 15 days to pay the civil penalty set in § 70.99 by mail or appear before the Police Chief at the Traffic Violations Bureau, 102 Town Hall Drive, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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