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

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

Key Facts

Max Consecutive Days
15 days
Move Requirement
At least 100 ft
Max Width from Curb
95 inches
Applies To
All city streets and alleys

Summary

Plano prohibits leaving a vehicle on a city street or alley for more than 15 consecutive days without being moved at least 100 feet. Vehicles extending more than 95 inches into the roadway from the curb face in residential areas are prohibited.

Sec. 545.301. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OUTSIDE A BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE DISTRICT. (a) An operator may not stop, park, or leave standing an attended or unattended vehicle on the main traveled part of a highway outside a business or residence district unless:(1) stopping, parking, or leaving the vehicle off the main traveled part of the highway is not practicable;(2) a width of highway beside the vehicle is unobstructed and open for the passage of other vehicles; and(3) the vehicle is in clear view for at least 200 feet in each direction on the highway.(b) This section does not apply to an operator of:(1) a vehicle that is disabled while on the paved or main traveled part of a highway if it is impossible to avoid stopping and te

Source: Plano Code Ch. 12 Art. VView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Plano Code §12-121 makes it unlawful to allow a motor vehicle to remain on a city street or alley in excess of 15 consecutive calendar days without being operated and moved at least 100 feet. In residentially-classified districts, vehicles extending more than 95 inches from the curb face into the roadway are prohibited. These regulations aim to reduce hazardous traffic conditions and preserve residential character.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I park on the street in Plano?
Plano prohibits leaving a vehicle on a city street or alley for more than 15 consecutive days without being moved at least 100 feet. Vehicles extending more than 95 inches into the roadway from the curb face in residential areas are prohibited.
Are there overnight street parking restrictions in Plano?
Max Consecutive Days: 15 days. Move Requirement: At least 100 ft. Max Width from Curb: 95 inches. Applies To: All city streets and alleys.

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