Parker, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Chapter 71 of the Parker Code of Ordinances is short. Its table of contents lists only § 71.01 (temporary parking prohibitions), § 71.02 (parking for purpose of sale, towing and disposition) and § 71.99 (penalty). The on-street rule that applies to ordinary residential streets is therefore § 71.01, and it works through signs rather than a fixed list of banned curb zones.

The authority sits with the Chief of Police, who needs the written consent of the Mayor before posting. The code allows "No Parking" signs, or language substantially similar, on a temporary basis in areas that meet one or more of two criteria. The first is a portion of public right-of-way that has become a threat to public health, safety and welfare because of parked vehicles, primarily from periodic public or private events, parties or gatherings at one or more locations near the posted stretch. The second is a right-of-way that, because of a public emergency, construction or another threat to health, safety and welfare, constitutes an emergency or special condition requiring temporary parking regulations.

Time limits are built in. Under § 71.01(B), the regulations are effective for not more than 10 days following the effective date of the Mayor's written approval. They can be renewed and extended for further 10-day periods as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances, so a long construction project or a recurring event location needs a fresh approval cycle rather than a permanent ban.

The penalty is set in § 71.99(B): any violation of § 71.01 is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500, and each day the violation continues is a separate offense. Vehicles left in a posted zone are not covered by the towing procedure in § 71.02, which is limited to vehicles displayed for sale. The Parker code text read for this page has no separate provision on blocking driveways or wrong-way parking.