Richmond, TX Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code chapter
- Chapter 28
- Covers
- Streets and sidewalks
- Obstruction
- Prohibited
- Enforcement
- Citation and tow
Summary
Richmond's Chapter 28 governs use of streets, sidewalks, and public places, restricting obstruction and authorizing parking regulations on city right-of-way.
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
Full Breakdown
Chapter 28 of the Richmond Code of Ordinances regulates streets, sidewalks, and other public places, including parking, obstruction, and improvements within the city right-of-way. The chapter prohibits placing obstructions on streets and sidewalks and authorizes the city to designate no-parking zones, time-limited parking, and removal of vehicles that block traffic, driveways, or fire hydrants. Parking that interferes with sanitation collection, drainage, or emergency access is treated as an obstruction under the chapter.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor; fines up to $500 per offense; towing and impoundment at owner's expense for obstructing vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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